Logo Designing & Provisional Patent

Logos are distinct and memorable designs that are used to represent a business or enterprise. Logo designing is the process of designing a logo and is among the first tasks undertaken while starting a new venture. Hence, logos are the face of any brand – the very first impression and when executed correctly, serves a very powerful asset to the business. Further, in today’s digital words, businesses have to compete for attention and credibility – far beyond the traditional confines of a business card, brochure and website. Today’s businesses must address its customers through multiple touch points like sign boards, videos, mobile apps, ecommerce platforms, packaging and a myriad of social media pages like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube. Hence, its important to take time and design a logo that represent the company while starting a new venture.

Ex : Combination Mark, Wordmark, Symbol Mark, Lettermark, Emblem

   Provisional Patent

One of the most important legal document while applying for patent registration is provisional specification or complete specification. To increase the chances of obtaining patent registration, a provision specification can be filed along with a patent application if the applicant feels that the invention has reached a stage wherein it can be disclosed on paper, but has not attained the final stage. Hence, provisional specification are akin to draft specification filed mainly to secure a priority date for the application over any other application which could be filed in respect of the same invention being developed by a competitor.

• Patent

Patent filing has become increasingly popular in India due to the rising intellectual property rights awareness and Startup India Action Plan. In the Startup India Action Plan, eligible startups would receive an 80% rebate in patent filing fee to provide a boost to patent registered by Indian companies. Hence, there is tremendous interest amongst startups for obtaining patent registration and in this article, we look at the documents required for patent registration in India.

• Filing Patent Application

    While filing a patent application, provisional specifications or complete specifications can be filed by the applicant. The following is a list containing all documents that must be filed for obtaining patent registration:

• Patent application in Form-1.
• Proof of right to file application from the inventor. The proof of cite can either be an endorsement at the end of the application or a separate agreement attached with the patent application.
• Provisional specifications, if complete specifications are not available.
• Complete specification in Form-2 within 12 months of filing of provisional specification.
• Statement and undertaking under Section 8 in Form- 3, if applicable. Form 3 can be filed along with the application or within 6 months from the date of application.
• Declaration as to inventorship in Form 5 for applications with complete specification or a convention application or a PCT application designating India. Form-5 or Declaration as to inventorship can be filed within one month from the date of filing of application, if a request is made to the power of authority, then a self-attested copy of the same can be filed by the Patent Agent or Patent Attorney.
• Priority document must be filed in the following cases:

(i) Convention Application (under Paris Convention).

(ii) PCT National Phase Application wherein requirements of Rule 17.1(a or b) of has not been fulfilled.

(iii) Note: Priority document must be filed along with the application or before the expiry of eighteen months from the date of priority, to enable early publication of the application.

• If the Application pertains to a biological material obtained from India, the applicant is required to submit the permission from the National Biodiversity Authority any time before the grant of the patent. However, it is sufficient if the permission from the National Biodiversity Authority is submitted before the grant of the patent.
• The Application form should also indicate clearly the source of geographical origin of any biological material used in the specification.
• All patent applications must bear the signature of the applicant or authorized person or Patent Attorney along with name and date.
• Provisional or complete specification must be signed by the agent/applicant with date on the last page of the specification. The drawing sheets attached should also contain the signature of an applicant or his agent in the right hand bottom corner.