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Can a partner, or designated partner, be added in LLP without a contribution?

Submitted by LegalWizin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:24

Yes, quite possible.

Conditions as to addition of a partner is as per the mutual understanding all.

Further, there is no minimum capital requirement provided under law. However, the concerned form does not accept zero value in respective field. Therefore, you might want to bring contribution of minimal amount, say Rs 100 or contribute in kind.

You might like to know capital contribution requirement in Partnership firm, which is similarly applicable an LLP with little variation.

What is the best way to protect a logo from being copied?

Submitted by LegalWizin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:20

The best way to protect a logo from being copied is to make it a registered trademark of your company. If your logo is unique, and you manage to get it registered, it is protected by the law. Any company or entity using your logo for their own use is then violating the laws, and you can take up legal action.

Feel free to check out LegalWiz.in for free consultancy for your logo registration. With LegalWiz.in, registering your brand name and logo is hassle-free and affordable.

Do you really need a lawyer to secure your logo trademark?

Submitted by LegalWizin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:17

Filing a trademark can be complicated, and has several steps and requirements. While it is not necessary to hire a lawyer to file for a trademark application, having a lawyer or a legal advisor work on it for you can save you an immense amount of time, money, and effort. It is best to do it through a firm that does such work on a regular basis, since they will have the experience and the understanding of your specific needs and requirements for filing a trademark.

Can two people trademark a business name?

Submitted by LegalWizin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:15

If they are filing it independently, then no. Only one will be able to trademark the name because the registration provides exclusive rights over mark. If the mark is already registered, the later applicant may seek permission to use (licence) from the owner.

If both are acting as one legal entity, such as co-owners of a company or partnership, then they can apply for trademark registration together. The trademark will be jointly owned by both of them.

What is the validity of a trademark?

Submitted by LegalWizin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 02:49

A trademark once registered is valid for a period of 10 years from the Date of APPLICATION. Please note that the validity period is not counted from the date of registration certificate but from the date of filing of trademark application.

Unlike other IPs (Patent or Copyright), the protection is further extendable for a further period of 10 years at a time. A renewal application is made to Trademark Registry.

What is a good name for starting a new chocolate business?

Submitted by LegalWizin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 02:47

I might not be able to suggest you a name, but certainly help you with few pointers to come up with a good name.

I have recently answered a similar questions, answer of which is reproduced here.

There are few websites that help you generate business name: Namemesh, Shopify, etc.

Consider following factors before choosing the business name:

Can a hashtag be registered as a trademark in India?

Submitted by LegalWizin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 02:43

Yes, Hashtags can be trademarked along with the Brand Name. Trademark is a unique ‘Symbol’ or ‘Word’ or combination of both, which represents a Business, its Brand or its Product/Services.

Guidance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) states: “A mark comprising of or including the hash symbol (#) or the term 'hashtag' is registerable as a trademark of service only if it functions as an identifier of the source of the applicant's goods or services.”

Can a section 8 company in India award grants to a private ltd. company?

Submitted by LegalWizin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 02:24

You may act upon the objects mentioned in the MoA of of the company. It is better to hire a professional to help you with the matter. The consultant can help you to decide the ability to grant, manner and quantum of grant and every other aspect of the said transaction.

If you are looking for Private Limited Company Registration in India, feel free to connect with LegalWiz.in experts for free consultancy.

If a corporation is administratively dissolved, what happens to its intellectual property (trademarks, logos, etc.) and is there a way to acquire it?

Submitted by LegalWizin on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 03:27

During its dissolution process, such assets and properties are either marked for sell to promoters/owners or third parties. You may contact concerned person (Liquidator, Administrator or otherwise) showing your willingness to purchase or bid for the IPR.

If the agreement takes place, the owner will assign the trademark (transfer ownership). The assignment agreement will be filed with the Trademark Registry. Upon approval, the ownership details will be updated in the registry’s data.

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