Documents Needed For Brand Name Registration In Bangalore

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Setting up a new brand is not everyone cup of tea. It takes, time, effort and perseverance amongst a host of other things. To do all of this, get your brand started and then find out that someone is copying your products and using a similar brand name is extremely frustrating. The good news is that you can legally protect your brand from such cheats. If your brand name is registered, you can sue them in court. But, if they register their brand name first, you may be the one in trouble. So, let’s take a look at the documents needed for brand name registration in Bangalore.

For Individuals and Sole Proprietorship
It isn’t necessary to own a company for brand name registration in Bangalore. Any individual can register a brand name. All you will need is:
• A Copy of the Logo
You will need to submit a colour and block and white copy of the logo graphic. If your brand name has no graphic elements, you can submit a copy of the text in the font to be used. In such cases, the trademark will apply to the word. You must be sure that this a unique brand name in your class of products/ services.
• Form ...
... 48
The Form-48 refers to an authorization form allowing the applicant to file for a trademark with the Trademark Authority. This form must be filled and signed by the applicant.
• Identity and Address Proof
The individual or proprietor applying for the trademark will need to submit a copy of their identity and address proof to show that he/she is a citizen of India.

Partnership / LLP / Company – Startup or Small Enterprise
In the case of a company, the brand name can be registered by a single owner or all the owners collectively. The documents required include the above as well as:
• Copy of the UdyogAadhar registration certificate
This is a registration certificate provided to startups, micro, small and medium sized businesses. It was earlier referred to as the MSME registration. This certificate can be applied for online as long as your business meets the criteria to be classified s a micro, small or medium sized enterprise.
• Partnership Deed or Incorporation Certificate
A partnership deed refers to an official document detailing the agreement between the partners in terms of the ratio for profit/loss sharing, salaries, drawings, interest on capital, etc. An incorporation certificate refers to an official document proving that the company has been created legally and that is officially exists. In the case of charities, the enterprise must be registered with the Charity Commission before a certificate of incorporation may be given.

Brand name registration in Bangalore is a fairly straightforward process. If you have all your documents in place, it can be completed in less than a month. But, if your brand name is similar to an existing registered brand name or if your documents are not clear, the process can be much longer. Thankfully, there are a number of consultants who can guide you through the process and make the process smoother.

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