Trademark Registration 2024: Process, Documents, Fees & More

A trademark is a form of intellectual property that consists of any word, symbol, sign, design, phrase or combination of these that identifies and differentiates the product or services. We also can say that the word trademark includes "Trademark" and "Service Mark". The trademarks in India are regulated under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 ('Act') and Trade Mark Rules, 2017 ('Rules').

Trademark owners can be individuals, organizations, or legal entities. Trademark Registration is not mandatory in India, it is voluntary under the Act and is denoted by the symbol ® if the trademark is registered and symbol ™ if the mark is being claimed. As a consultant, we advise you to file the registration of a trademark before starting any business. It helps to create a brand and unique identity.