TradeMark

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13 September 2010 A Company wants to register his name so that he acquires sole right , suppose company name is Krishan Kumar Pvt Ltd whether it will register as krishan kumar ,have to register under Trademark or Tradename as there is no brand.

how to search whether name exists or not, whether search is free ,give me website

Manmohan ACA, CS

Manmohan ACA, CS (Expert)
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14 September 2010 https://www.tm-india.com/how-to-register-trademark.php

Querist : Anonymous

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14 September 2010 Dear Manmohan u have gone to U.S. ,I am talking of Indian Trademarks

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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02 August 2025 You're asking an important and very common question when starting a company:

> **Can a company like *Krishan Kumar Pvt Ltd* register its name as a trademark, even if there's no product or brand yet?**

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## ✅ 1. Can a Company Name Be Registered as a Trademark?

Yes — a **company name** like **"Krishan Kumar"** **can be registered as a trademark** if:

* You want **exclusive rights** to use that name in business.
* It’s used to identify your **services** (e.g., consulting, real estate, etc.).

Even if there’s **no product brand**, you can register the **name itself** under **service classes** in the trademark system.

> 🔸 Example: A law firm called *Krishan Kumar Associates* can register that name as a trademark in **Class 45** (legal services).

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## ✅ 2. Should I Register Under **Trademark** or **Trade Name**?

| **Term** | **Meaning** | **Registration** |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **Trade Name** | The legal/business name used to carry on business (e.g., Krishan Kumar Pvt Ltd) | Registered during company formation (MCA) |
| **Trademark** | A brand or name you protect under IP law (e.g., "Krishan Kumar" as a salon, school, etc.) | Register under **Trade Marks Act** |

> So, if you're seeking **exclusivity and legal protection**, you need a **trademark registration**, not just company incorporation.

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## 🔍 3. How to Search if the Name Is Already Trademarked?

Yes, you can **search for free** on the **official Indian government website**:

### 🔗 **[Indian Trademark Public Search Portal](https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch/frmmain.aspx)**

### 👉 Steps:

1. Go to the link above.
2. Choose **"Wordmark"** as the Search Type.
3. Type **"Krishan Kumar"** in the search box.
4. Select **"All Classes"** or a specific class.
5. Click **Search**.

It will show you all trademarks that are registered or applied for under that name or similar names.

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## 📝 Summary:

| **Question** | **Answer** |
| ------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Can company name be trademarked? | ✅ Yes, even without a separate product or brand |
| What to register — trade name or trademark? | Trademark, if you want exclusive rights and legal protection |
| Is name search free? | ✅ Yes |
| Official website for search? | [https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch/frmmain.aspx](https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch/frmmain.aspx) |

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