step by step guide trademark registration in assam

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN ASSAM
Trademark registration of a brand in Assam has become productive in modern business world. Trademark registration is imperative to prevent others from adopting the same brand name and logo. It has been witnessed that there are some brand that has been in use since long but has not acquired Trademark registration. In that case, the prior user has to entangle in legal battle to register the same and by that time all the reputation and goodwill earned gets wasted.

ACS has helped a lot of business to obtain trademark registration in Assam. As trademark registration is a long process it requires proper guidance. Our experts provide proper guidance at the time of trademark registration.

WHAT IS TRADEMARK
Trademarks are brands and logos that represent your business. The trademark owner uses symbols like word, device, label, numerals or combination of colours to distinguish goods or services from similar goods or business from the competitors. Some manufacturers or service providers use packaging, taglines, label to distinguish their business from others.

WHY TRADEMARK REGISTRATION REQUIRED?
Are you thinking about registering your trademark to build your own business? How would you react when you discover that someone else is using your brand name without your permission? Do you have the enough protection to take action against the party using your business name? What will happen after working very hard to build your business name you realized that you are using someone else trademark?

The answer to the above situations lies in registering your trademark, otherwise all the hard work put in building the brand name may get wasted and you will land nowhere.

Trademark registration gives identity and protection to a brand name, logo, symbols etc. Therefore trademark registration in India is vital and essential for all business entity.

IMPORATNCE OF TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Trademark registration is essential for:

Brand Protection: Safeguards brand identity and reputation.
Legal Protection: Provides exclusive rights to use the trademark.
Business Growth: Enhances credibility and trust among customers.
Distinguishes from Competitors: Sets your brand apart in a crowded market.
Asset Creation: A registered trademark is a valuable intellectual property asset.

BENEFITS OF TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Exclusive Rights: Legal protection against unauthorized use.
Nationwide Protection: Protection across India.
Deterrent Effect: Discourages others from using similar marks.
Brand Value: Enhances brand value and reputation.
Global Recognition: Facilitates international trademark registration.

HOW TO REGISTER A TRADEMARK
The application for registration of trademark must be made in the prescribed manner and filed along with the fee for trademark registration. Trademark application can be filed at one of the five Trademark Registrar Office having jurisdiction over the State or online. Registration for trademark in India is governed by the Trademarks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rule 2017.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR A TRADEMARK
Individual, Single Firm, Partnership Firm, LLP, Company, Trust, NGO, Society, Hindu Undivided Family, government & semi government organizations.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Entity

Documents

Individual

TM-48 (authorization of agent), Pan Card, Aadhar Card

Single Firm

TM-48 (authorization of agent), Pan card, Aadhar Card, Trade License, GST certificate

Partnership Firm

TM-48 (authorization of agent), Partnership deed, Partnership pan card, MSME certificate (if available), word/logo/etc. whichever to be applied

Limited liability partnership (LLP)

LLP deed, Incorporation certificate, LLP Pan card, MS