Can I Trademark My Face?” – When Ego Meets IP Law! ππΈπ
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! π
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π©⚖️ Let’s Break It Down:
While you can’t exactly trademark your face, you can protect your identity through:
πΉ Publicity rights (a.k.a. Personality Rights)
πΉ Copyright (for photos, content)
πΉ 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. π§π€πΌ️
#PublicityRightsIndia #CelebrityLawIndia #CopyrightProtection #ImageRightsIndia #LegalIdentityProtection
π§Ύ What You Can Trademark Instead:
✅ Your stage name or brand name
✅ A logo or signature
✅ A catchphrase (“Yeh Dil Maange More!” style)
Your face? That stays part of God’s IP. π
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π€³ Why This Matters for Content Creators & Influencers:
✔️ Protects your personal brand
✔️ Prevents others from stealing your name/look for ads
✔️ Gives you legal ammo in case of impersonation or misuse
✔️ Helps you license your identity for merch or endorsement deals! πΌπ΅
#InfluencerProtectionIndia #SocialMediaLaw #DigitalIdentityIndia #CreatorLegalHelp #BrandSecurityIndia
π Lawyer's Hot Take:
“Trademarking your face? Bold. Try trademarking your moods next. That’ll really confuse the IP office!” π
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πΈ Building your brand as an influencer, creator or entrepreneur?
Let LEXIS AND COMPANY help you trademark your name, logo, tagline – and guide you on protecting your identity like a pro! πΌπ§⚖️
π Call: +91-9051112233
π Website: https://www.lexcliq.com
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