What are the Common types of Trademark Infringement?

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What are the Common types of Trademark
Infringement?
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Introduction
Restoring your brand is the first choice of every
entrepreneur, and they often do not want to miss
any opportunity to let any other person steals
their idea. Trademark infringement is the most
common business problem, and it demands
significant attention from its owners so that no
third party can copy or use their brand name in
the market. Infringement often causes deception
amongst the customers about the original products
or services and this confusion can affect the
reputation of an already existing company in the
market. While doing trademark registration, make
sure that all the legal formalities are executed
appropriately. Always search your trademark
before applying for it.
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Trademark Infringement
The illegal or unauthorised use of an already
registered trademark is called trademark
infringement. In such a situation the already
registered brand name or logo is similar to the
applied one. Infringement violates the rights
entitled to a registered trademark, and the owner
of the trademark can also file a lawsuit in this
case and drag the person into court. Related Comm
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Types of TM Infringement

• There are different grounds on which a trademark
  can be infringed. These reasons can create
  confusion for the customers and harm the goodwill
  of the brand.
• The infringer replaces the brand with similar
  products or services. In such a situation the
  person wants to make it complicated for the
  customers to differentiate between the two
  brands.
• At times people may also claim a fake trademark
  registration or claim a trademark after
  non-renewal.
• Using  with unregistered trademarks.
• Selling the products or services under the
  unauthorised name, logo or symbol.
• Application of a false trademark on the
  production or packaging of any particular
  product.
• Making alterations in the original mark and later
  using it without registration.

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What to do?
If you come across any of these factors against
your registered trademark then possibly it has
been infringed by someone. According to Section
27 of the Trademark Act 1999, a person can file a
lawsuit to prevent his/her brand name. These
lawsuits mostly involve cases where confusion,
deceptive marks or dilution of marks are
created. If your trademark is infringed, then it
is always better to consult a professional
attorney. A stop and abstain letter can be sent
initially to inform the infringer.  If the person
is not ready to withdraw, you can even take
him/her to court and demand for compensation for
the loss incurred.
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