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Copy right and trade mark

Vaibhav (Manager) (208 Points)

07 December 2012

WHAT IS COPY RIGHT AND TRADE MARK...

WHTHER I CAN USE MENTIONED TM AGAINST ANY WORD CREATED BY ME ?

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Deepak Gupta (CA Student) (15922 Points)
Replied 07 December 2012

Originally posted by : Vaibhav

WHAT IS COPY RIGHT AND TRADE MARK...

Copyright is an exclusive right given by the Copyright Act, 1957 to creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings. The law is not concerned with the originality of ideas but with the manner of expression of thoughts. To get the protection of copyright, a work must be original.
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A formally registered word, name or symbol used to identify products or services provided by a business. Distinguishes the products or services of one business from those of others in the same field.

WHTHER I CAN USE MENTIONED TM AGAINST ANY WORD CREATED BY ME ?

WHAT IT INCLUDES

> Device Signature

> Brand Word and letter

> Heading Numeral

> Label Shape of goods

> Name Packaging

> Ticket Combination of colours

> It also includes the combination of the above marks

> Service marks also

Any person can apply for registration of a trademark to the Trademark Registry under whose jurisdiction the principal place of the business of the applicant in India falls. In case of a company about to be formed, anyone may apply in his name for subsequent assignment of the registration in the company’s favour.