A trademark can be any word, name, symbol etc. which is used to identify and distinguish products or services of one specific seller or service provider from those of other competitors in the market.

• Brand name, logo, design and/or symbol
• Name of a product
• Name of a Service

TM indicates that the trademark application has been filed and the registration is under process. An applicant can use the TM beside his brand name or logo once the application is filed. He can use it until the registration is done. After completion of registration, the TM gets replaced by ® which means the trademark registration is completed and it is valid for 10 years.

• Exclusive right
• Brand recognition
• Legal Protection
• Builds trust and Goodwill
• Differentiates Product/Service

In most jurisdictions, the products for which trademarks are registered are categorized using the 45 product classes of the International Classification of Goods and Services under the Nice Agreement. Classes 1 to 34 are used for goods and classes 35 to 45 for services.

Registered Trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of filing the application. The trademark owner can file for renewal of the trademark every ten years to get perpetual protection.

Immediately after filing the trademark application, Applicants can start using ™ next to their mark/logo.

After successful registration of trademark, Applicant can replace ™ with ® indicating that the mark is registered.

• Applicant’s / Company Name
• Office / Business address
• Nature of business
• Brand/logo/slogan name
• Trademark usage date with proof, if the mark is in use already