This symbol can be used with the brand name until your trademark is registered and the application is in pending status. It informs the public of your exclusive claim over the brand.
Used to identify and distinguish the source of a service (not a product). For example, TM is for a product and SM is for a service like housekeeping.
This symbol is applicable only when the trademark is officially registered and you’ve received the certificate from the Trademark Registrar.
Basically, a trademark is a 'brand' or 'logo' that you can use to distinguish your product from those of your competitors. Through trademark registration, you can protect your brand or logo by restricting other people from using the same. For e.g. the logo of NIKE and their tagline JUST DO IT is a registered trademark. It provides them protection as it is illegal to use the same logo or tagline.
Trademark Registration can be done through TaxOSmart in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai & all other Indian cities.
A registered trademark is an intangible asset for a business and is used to protect the company's investment in the brand or symbol. TM number is assigned within a period of three days by Trademark department but it takes almost two years for it to be registered so that you can use the symbol with your brand name. It is always advised to get trademark registration because getting your company registered will not protect your brand against those who might initiate using identical or similar marks.
You become the legal owner of the registered trademark and no another person has the right to use your registered trademark without your prior permission. No action can be taken against a 2nd party if the trademark is not registered with the government. The registered trademark holder can take some legal action against anyone who tries to copy the trademark with any prior permission
One of the best qualities of trademark registration is that it helps you to establish a unique identity of your company. And no other competitor can apply or use your trademark for similar goods or services.
Registered trademark can act as an asset as the owner of the trademark can easily sell, franchise or allow it on the contract basis to another party. It creates a kind of intellectual property for the same.
As registered trademark brings the uniqueness to your product, it can easily create a sense of trust, goodwill and quality in the minds of your customer.
Registered trademark is easily searchable as it is available in government trademark database. It also helps you to get popular among people which are a great sign for your company.
There are multiple government tenders which are open only to MSMEs to promote small business participation in the India.