Understanding Trademarks And Its Registration Procedure

Historic background

Since the human race commenced in merchant activities, we have seen the use of marks and signs in order to distinguish products and trading goods. We have evidence that 6.000 years ago in ancient Egypt, marks and stonecutters signs were used to differentiate various works performed by the Egyptian labourers. Archaeologists have also discovered seals in wine amphorae inside the Tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun.

The need for a trademark protection appeared much later and specifically around the 18th century with the establishment of the Intellectual Property Offices. It is believed that the first trademark ever registered is the "BASS & Co's PALE ALE" and it was registered on January 1, 1876, in the United Kingdom.