Why is trademark registration necessary?
By registering your trademark, you get the exclusive right to use the trademark of your own free will
and authorize or prohibit such use by others, including transferring trademark rights.
So, by registering his trademark, the owner will receive the following benefits:
- distinguishing your company in the market for goods and services from competitors;
- increasing the level of reputation and prestige of your company;
- creating a positive image of your company among consumers;
- obtaining a unique monopoly right to use your own trademark (name, logo, slogan) on the market for these goods and services;
- obtaining legal protection due to the presence of a trademark certificate
- protection of your goods or services from illegal use and unfair competition;
We can say that registering a trademark is a guarantee that you can confidently develop your business and invest money, time and effort in it, because now you are protected.
The trademark registration procedure consists of the following steps:
1. Submission of the application. For filing an application, a fee is paid; its size depends on the country in which the trademark is registered.
2. Formal examination
3. Qualification examination. Making a decision on registration or refusal to register the declared designation.
4. Issuance of a certificate for a mark for goods and services.
The need for information search
Before applying for a trademark, it is advisable to make sure that an identical or similar trademark has not yet been registered or filed for registration by another person for similar goods and / or services. Therefore, we recommend conducting a preliminary information search.
How long does it take to register a trademark?
The standard terms for registering a trademark are 4-16 months, depending on the jurisdiction.
