Trademark Registration in Bihar: Protect Your Brand Name, Logo and Business Identity

When we start a business, we face many challenges, one of which is protecting our brand name so no one can start a similar business and misuse our brand. In Bihar, many businesses are growing through shops, online sales, Instagram pages, websites, YouTube channels, service businesses, coaching institutes, food brands, jewellery businesses, hospitals, clinics and consultancy firms.

But one thing every business owner does wrong is using a brand name without legally protecting it. So, TRADEMARK registration becomes mandatory in this case. It helps you protect your brand before such problems arise.

What is a TRADEMARK and why is it important?

A trademark is a distinctive identifier used to recognise a business, product or service. It can be a name, logo, symbol, tagline, label, design, word or a combination of these. If a trademark is not done, then anyone can use our business's name. In simple terms, a trademark helps people identify that a particular product or service belongs to your business.

For example, you start a food brand in Bihar and your brand becomes popular. Later, another person starts using a similar name or logo. If your trademark is registered, you can take legal action to protect your brand.

Trademark is important because it protects your brand from being copied by others. If your business name, logo, or tagline becomes popular and you have not protected it, someone else may use a similar name, creating confusion in the market.

A registered trademark gives you legal rights over your brand name or logo. It helps you stop others from using a similar identity for the same or related business.

BENEFITS of Trademark

• If someone copies your brand name, logo or similar identity, a registered trademark helps you take legal action and stop misuse.
• It create brand value in customers. As your business grows, your trademark value also increases.
• If you want to expand your business through franchising, trademark registration is very important because your brand name will be used by others with your permission.
• If any dispute happens in future, trademark registration acts as strong legal proof of ownership.
• If two businesses use similar names, customers may get confused. Trademark helps protect your identity and avoids confusion in the market.

Types of Trademark?

Type of Trademark	Meaning	Example
Word Mark	Protects the brand name written in words	Business name, product name
Logo / Device Mark	Protects logo, symbol, design or image	Company logo, brand icon
Combined Mark	Protects brand name and logo together	Name with a designed logo
Tagline / Slogan Mark	Protects a unique business tagline	Catchy marketing line
Product Mark	Protects brand name used for goods/products	Food brand, clothing brand
Service Mark	Protects brand name used for services	Coaching, hospital, consultancy
Shape Mark	Protects unique shape of product or packaging	Bottle shape, special box
Sound Mark	Protects unique sound, tune or jingle	Brand tune, app sound
Colour Mark	Protects distinctive colour or colour combination	Brand colour identity
Certification Mark	Shows that goods/services meet a standard	ISI, AGMARK, Hallmark
Collective Mark	Used by members of a group or association	Association mark

Documents required for TRADEMARK

Documents Required for Trademark Registration
For Individual / Proprietor	PAN card, Aadhaar card, business name, brand name or logo, mobile number, email ID, business address and authorisation
For Partnership Firm	Partnership deed, PAN card of firm, partner details, business address, brand name or logo and authorisation
For Company / LLP	Certificate of incorporation, PAN, registered office address, authorised signatory details, brand name or logo and authorisation

Difference between Business Name, Domain Name and Trademark

Point	Business Name	Domain Name	Trademark
Meaning	Name under which business is registered or operated	Website address used to open your website	Legal protection for brand name, logo, slogan or identity
Example	ABC Enterprises, XYZ Pvt Ltd	www.abc.com	Brand name “ABC” or its logo
Purpose	To identify the legal business entity	To create online presence	To protect brand identity from copying
Issued / Registered By	MCA, GST, Shop Act, Partnership registration, etc.	Domain registrar like GoDaddy, Hostinger, Google Domains, etc.	Trademark Registry / IP India
Legal Protection	Limited protection only for business registration purposes	Does not give full brand ownership	Gives legal ownership and protection of brand
Can others use a similar name?	Yes, in some cases others may use similar name in different form or location	Yes, someone may buy similar domain like .in, .co.in, .net	If registered, you can stop others from using similar mark in same/related class
Useful For	Business registration, bank account, GST, legal identity	Website, email, online marketing	Brand protection, goodwill, legal rights
Example Situation	You register “ABC Foods Pvt Ltd”	You buy abcfoods.com	You register “ABC Foods” as trademark
Main Risk	The name may still be copied as brand	A similar domain may be purchased by others	Lower risk because legal protection is stronger
Best For	Starting legal business	Creating website and online identity	Protecting brand name, logo and slogan
Is It Enough Alone?	No	No	Strongest protection for brand identity

Trademark Registration Fees

Trademark registration fees depend on the applicant type and the number of classes. For online filing, the government fee is ₹4,500 per mark per class for an Individual, Startup, or Small Enterprise. For a Company, LLP, Partnership Firm, and other applicants, the government fee is ₹9,000 per mark per class. Professional fees may be charged separately for trademark search, filing, documentation, objection reply, and hearing support.

Example	Government Fee
Individual applying for 1 brand name in 1 class	₹4,500
Individual applying for 1 brand name in 2 classes	₹9,000
MSME / Udyam registered business applying for 1 brand name in 1 class	₹4,500
MSME / Udyam registered business applying for 1 brand name in 2 classes	₹9,000
Company / LLP applying for 1 brand name in 1 class	₹9,000
Company / LLP applying for 1 brand name in 2 classes	₹18,000
Company / LLP with valid MSME/Udyam benefit applying for 1 brand name in 1 class	₹4,500
Company / LLP with valid MSME/Udyam benefit applying for 1 brand name in 2 classes	₹9,000

Professional fees for trademark registration may vary depending on the scope of work, including search, class selection, filing, status tracking, and objection reply and hearing support.

How GENSERVE help for Trademark Registration?

Trademark filing looks simple, but proper search, correct class selection, drafting and reply handling require practical understanding.

Professional support helps in checking name availability, selecting the correct class, preparing documents, filing the application, tracking status, replying to objections and guiding you till registration.

This reduces the chance of mistakes and improves the quality of filing.

CS Ranjana Hisaria

GENSERVE

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