A Trademark is any sign which can distinguish the goods and services of one trader from those of another. A sign includes words, logos, colours, slogans, three-dimensional shapes and sometimes sounds and gestures.
Persons who get their marks registered for particular goods in a particular class and commence using their marks can sue and prevent other persons from
Only the proprietor of the business or the owner of the trading corporate entity may file an application for the registration of a trade mark. An application filed by a person who is not the owner of the mark will be declared void. Generally, the person who uses or controls the use of the mark, and controls the nature and quality of the goods to which it is affixed, or the services for which it is used, is the owner of the mark.