A trade mark is a sign that can be represented graphically to identify and distinguish the origin and quality of goods and services in a specific domain or territory. It is a unique symbol consisting of any graphically representable signs and symbols that identify and distinguish your product and services from those of your competitors. Your trademark may consist of:

• a word (or different words),
• a design (logo),
• or a combination of those as long as it is distinctive and not descriptive.

You can also register

• a three-dimensional shape,
• a combination of colours,
• or even a sound.

Your trademark may also consist of other distinguishable symbols, such as your company or trade name or even your domain name.

The sign/symbol has to be distinctive and not descriptive of the goods and services to be used under the mark.

An individual trademark is used by a single entity, normally to distinguish and promote their goods and services.

A collective trademark serves to distinguish one or more characteristics of the goods and services of a group of several different companies, all authorized by the owner of the trademark to use the mark according to Specific Use Regulations.

The different users must comply with and follow the regulation in order to guarantee the specified level of quality. The different users must comply with and follow the regulations in order to guarantee the specified level of quality.