Can I Register a Trademark for a Business Name I Haven’t Started Yet?" 🧐📛 #TrademarkBeforeLaunch This one's a hot favourite among dreamers, planners, and stealth-mode startups: 👉 “I haven’t launched my business yet, but can I still register the trademark for my brand name?” Answer: Absolutely YES! 🎯 In fact, registering your trademark before you go live is the smartest move you can make. 💡✨ Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 , you can file a “proposed to be used” trademark application — perfect for startups still building their product or platform. #TrademarkIndia #StartupProtection #IPRightsIndia #BrandNameSecurity #LegalStartupTips 🔍 Why It’s a Brilliant Idea: ✅ Locks your brand name early (before someone else grabs it!) 🚫 Prevents copycats and domain squatters 🧠 Gives investors and partners more confidence 💼 Adds asset value to your startup from Day 1 Launching without securing your brand is like opening a dhaba 🍲 without naming it — som...
Can I Trademark My Face?” – When Ego Meets IP Law! 😎📸📛 A bold influencer once asked us: “Sir, I want to trademark my face… because I am the brand. Can I do that?” Our reply: Well, you can try… but your face may not pass the distinctiveness test! 😂 #TrademarkIndia #PersonalityRights #FaceTrademark #InfluencerLegalTips #LexisAndCompany #IPLawIndia 👩⚖️ Let’s Break It Down: While you can’t exactly trademark your face, you can protect your identity through: 🔹 Publicity rights (a.k.a. Personality Rights) 🔹 Copyright (for photos, content) 🔹 Trademark (for logos, names, taglines – not your nose!) Famous personalities can trademark stylised representations of themselves, but it’s no walk on the legal ramp. 🧑🎤🖼️ #PublicityRightsIndia #CelebrityLawIndia #CopyrightProtection #ImageRightsIndia #LegalIdentityProtection 🧾 What You Can Trademark Instead: ✅ Your stage name or brand name ✅ A logo or signature ✅ A catchphrase (“Yeh Dil Maange More!” style) ...