Did you know?Intellectual PropertyIntellectual property is a term often used to refer generically to property rights created through intellectual and/or discovery efforts. Business and company namesIt is a misconception that your registration of a business or company name will give you a proprietary right with respect to that name. Trade mark registration procedureThere are numerous steps that need to be taken for a trade mark to become registered. |
Can all Trade Marks be registered?
Not all trade marks can be registered. For a trade mark to be registered, it must be capable of distinguishing products or services of one trader from the same or similar products or services of other traders. Trade marks that indicate the kind, quality, intended purpose or value of the goods or services; or are common surnames or geographical names, are usually not capable of distinguishing products or services and therefore, are not capable of registration. If you use a trade mark that has already been registered by someone else, you may potentially subject yourself to infringement proceedings and the risk of significant damages.
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