How to Obtain a Well-Known Trademark: An Overview
How to Obtain a Well-Known Trademark In India, over 350,000 trademark applications were filed in the year 2019, and this number is expected to increase rapidly. By 2025, over 600,000 trademark applications are projected to be submitted annually. The Trade Mark Rules 2017 introduced a new process for declaring a trademark as "well-known." To achieve this status, trademark owners can submit an application (TM-M form) to the Registrar. A well-known trademark receives special protection against infringement and passing off. Recognition as a well-known trademark is based on reputation, both domestically and internationally, and across borders. What is a Well-Known Trademark According to the Trademarks Act of 1999, a well-known trademark is a mark that has gained recognition among a significant portion of the public who use the goods or services associated with the mark. This recognition is so strong that the use of the mark in relation to other goods or services is likely ...