What is the difference between Registered and Trademark?

A Trademark is a unique symbol, word, phrase, design, or combination used to identify and distinguish goods or services from others in the market. It helps in building brand identity and consumer trust. However, when a trademark is not registered, it only enjoys limited protection under common law and might be challenging to enforce in case of disputes.

On the other hand, a Registered Trademark is a trademark that has been officially recognized and recorded with the trademark office in a specific jurisdiction, such as India’s Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks. Registration provides the owner with exclusive rights to use the mark for their goods or services and enables legal protection against unauthorized usage by others.

Key Differences:

Legal Protection: A registered trademark gives legal exclusivity, while an unregistered trademark provides limited common-law protection.

Symbol: Registered trademarks use the ® symbol, whereas unregistered ones use ™.

Enforcement: Registered trademarks are easier to enforce in court compared to unregistered ones.

Duration: Registration provides long-term protection, renewable every 10 years.

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