According to Indian Trademark Act, 1999 a name or word is
capable of being registered as Trademark names. There is however
certain requisites attached to use of such names or words. The
requisites are because some of the name is common and most words
are part of language. The words which are common and which are
not common are treated in a different manner since uncommon
words are not part of language. The names in trademarks have
been given a lot of importance since there can be property in a
name and the nature of the property could be such as to restrain
others from using it in connection with their goods. Trademark
Names Registration The procedure laid down for registration of
Trademark names is the same as it is for registration of other
marks. The Act lays down that there shall be no discrimination
between trademarks and all marks will be treated equally.
However the names which are devoid of any distinctive character
and are not capable of distinguishing the goods or service of
one person from those of