Overview of Trademark Registration
A trademark is a distinctive or unique mark, logo, phrase, or emblem that identifies a product or service and distinguishes it from others. A Trademark also indicates the proprietorship of the registered brand. The principle of a trademark is to prevent other competitors in the market, unfairly profiting from the goodwill derived from the registered mark.
The trademark is generally designated by the following symbols:
1. ™ (stands for an unregistered trademark) : It should be carried with trademark during registration process.
2. ® (indicates a registered trademark) : It should be included after obtaining a registration certificate.