<h1>Understanding Trade Mark Registration: Key Steps and Legal Protections Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.</h1> A trade mark, commonly known as a brand name, is a visual symbol used to distinguish goods or services of one enterprise from others. To register a trade mark, it must be graphically representable and distinctive. Various types of trade marks include names, invented words, symbols, colors, and sounds. Registration provides exclusive rights to use the mark and seek legal protection against infringement. The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs the registration process, which involves specific forms and fees. Trade mark laws derive from national statutes, international conventions, and court decisions. The register contains details about registered marks, including their scope and proprietors.