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The content of the blog (along with the creative content) is already protected by copyright; it’s only a matter of getting a copyright registration, if required. However, your blog’s name, logo, slogans or combinations thereof can’t be protected with copyright registration. Such ‘Brand elements’ can be secured with a trademark registration.<br>
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How to trademark and Copyright your blog The content of the blog (along with the creative content) is already protected by copyright; it’s only a matter of getting a copyright registration, if required. However, your blog’s name, logo, slogans or combinations thereof can’t be protected with copyright registration. Such ‘Brand elements’ can be secured with a trademark registration.
Trademark your Blog’s Brand Element • All elements of your blog that can go on to building your brand image can be trademarked. These could include: • Blog name. • Any logo that you may have created for your blog. • Slogans and phrases that you may have coined for your blog that distinguishes it as a separate brand. • Any patterns or combination of colours you may have created for your blog that distinguished it as a distinctive brand. Click Here to Register your Idea
Things to consider while before you register the copyright for your blog • Only the content filed while applying for a copyright registration will be protected as registered copyright. • Filing a new application each time you upload content can be an expensive exercise. • Even without copyright registration, the original content of your blog is under protection. If you detect infringement, you can contact the infringing website and ask them to take down your content. Know more: Difference between Trademarks, Copyright and Patents
Cost of Trademark Trademark Filing for Company Rs. 11,999 Per Class Trademark Search Trademark Filing Trademark Update Trademark Filing for Individual Rs. 5,999 Per Class Trademark Search Trademark Filing Trademark Update Trademark Filing for MSME Rs. 8,399 Per Class Trademark Search Trademark Filing Trademark Update Related: Copyright Piracy and Law in India
Documents Required for Trademark Registration ` Address Proof Brand ID Proof Power of Attorney Board Resolution
Documents Required for Copyright Registration ` Work ID Proof Info Sheet Power of Attorney
What do you get? From Trademark From Copyright Copyright Application Acknowledgement Acknowledgement Trademark Form
Frequently Asked Questions Who can file a trademark application? Any person who claims to be an owner of the trademark may file the trademark registration application. What can be trademarked? You cab file a trademark application for any of the following marks like Design, Slogan, Name, Sound, Image and Number. What is trademark class? For the purpose of trademark registration goods and services are classified into 45 classes out of which first 34 classes cover the goods and rest 11 (35 to 45) are for services. Is trademark registration mandatory? In India trademark can be registered or unregistered. Trademark registration is not compulsory. But it is advisable to register the trademark to protect the company’s identity. Related: Validity of Copyright in India after getting registered
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