The possibilities of types of trade marks that can be registered in India are vast. It is possible to register an invented word or any arbitrary dictionary word or words; letters or numerals or any combination thereof; fancy devices and symbols; monograms and combination of colours; marks constituting a 3 dimensional design or even sound marks. However, a lot of entrepreneurs prefer having their establishments or brands identified with their family names. Thus, an important question arises: whether a name can be trade marked? In today's post we will assess as to whether names can be trade marked under the Trade Mark law.
Category: Trade Marks
Trade Marks: Meaning and Introduction
The object of the trade mark legislation is to provide for registration and better protection of trade marks for goods and services and for the prevention of the use of fraudulent marks. When a trade mark is registered, certain statutory rights are conferred on the registered proprietor. These rights enable the proprietor to take necessary legal action against persons infringing the registered trade mark. In today's post we will discuss some essential ingredients of the Trade Mark law.