What are the benefits & protection of trademark registration?

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The exclusive right to use the trade mark in relation to the goods for which it is registered and the right to take legal action against others who may infringe the registered trade mark or one resembling it in relation to similar goods.

A. The registration of a trade mark confers on the registered proprietor of the trade mark the exclusive right to use the trade mark in relation to the goods in respect of which the trade mark is registered and to obtain the relief in respect of infringement of the trade mark by others. The registration of a trade mark is not compulsory. However, without registration an owner of a trade mark cannot bring an action for infringement to protect the mark if it is copied by others.