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Overview

Name recognition is extremely important for soliciting support and raising funds especially in this environment where resources are limited. A trademark makes an NGO stand apart in the eyes of the donors and the general public. Trademark registration confers the exclusive right to the use of the trademark to the NGO. Trademark is the unique symbol or sign which will be used for the identification of the NGO.

Benefits

1. Protects the identity of the NGO and confers upon it legal rights.
2. Makes the NGO reliable and trustworthy.
3. Provides the NGO with a distinguished identity in the eyes of the donors.

Eligibility

Any NGO registered as a Trust, Society or section 8 Company can get their trademark registered.

Validity Period

The trademark registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed easily at a very low cost and in no time.

Processing Time?

none

Documents Required :

• The name,address and nationality of the application
• A list of goods and/or services for which registration is required.
• Trade Mark Entity: Whether the Applicant is an Individual, Start-up or a small enterprise.
• Soft copy of the trademark to be registered.
• Registration address where the trademark will be registered.
• USE: Date of first use of the trademark in India.
• A signed form-48.
• Identification proof of the signatory.
• Address proof of the signatory.
• Udyog Aadhar/MSME registration certificate
• Power of Attorney:
• Note 1: - All the documents have to be self-certified.

Note:- All the documents have to be self-certified

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is form 48 in trademark registration?

  In case a trademark application has been filed by a trademark attorney or a trademark agent or a constituted attorney, then a power of attorney (Form TM 48) must be executed by the applicant in favor of the trademark filing agent

• Is it really necessary to Trademark my logo?

  Since trademarks are used to identify a company or brand, it makes the most sense to file for trademark protection on the brand name, logo or image. So, if you are investing in a brand image, you should seek a trademark registration to protect it.

• What happens if you don’t trademark your logo?

  If you decide not to trademark your logo, you do acquire trademark rights simply by using it in connection with your products or services.

• Is trademark approval guaranteed?

  If the trademark is already approved then it is very difficult to get approval for the same. However if the trademark is unique and special it definitely gets the approval.

• What is a Trademark class?

  The Trademark Registry has classified goods and services under 45 classes. Each class lists a host of goods/services and depending on those you are offering, you need to mention the class or classes on your trademark application. The trademark would be registered and protected under those classes only.

• When can the TM symbol be used?

  As soon as the Trademark receives an acknowledgement the TM symbol can be used.