What is the difference between Trade name and Trademark?

What is the difference between Trade name and Trademark?

The trade name is the identity of a company which is mentioned in the incorporation certificate. Whereas, Trademark is the identity of a product or the services which the company is offering. Business owners are given rights on their trademarks. It distinguishes the goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings. Such distinguishing marks constitute protectable subject matter under the provisions of the TRIPS Agreement. The initial registration and each renewal should not be less than 7 years and it can be renewed indefinitely.


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