DPIIT
Trademark
Definition
Legal protection for your brand name, logo, or tagline that prevents others from using the same or confusingly similar marks. Registered with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
Why founders care
File for trademark registration early. DPIIT-recognised startups get 80% off the filing fee (₹4,500 vs ₹22,500 per class). Once registered, you can use the ® symbol and take legal action against infringers.
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