{"id":27152,"date":"2026-07-03T07:25:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T07:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=27152"},"modified":"2026-07-03T07:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T07:30:20","slug":"trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Trademark vs Property Mark in India: Legal Differences, Case Laws, Trade Marks Act &amp; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"h-distinguishing-trademark-and-property-mark-a-legal-analysis-with-case-laws\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinguishing_Trademark_and_Property_Mark_A_Legal_Analysis_with_Case_Laws\"><\/span>Distinguishing Trademark and Property Mark: A Legal Analysis with Case Laws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In commercial transactions, the terms &#8216;trademark&#8217; and &#8216;property mark&#8217; are often used interchangeably. However, they serve different legal purposes and are governed by distinct statutory frameworks in India. While a trademark primarily protects a brand&#8217;s identity and goodwill in the marketplace, a property mark identifies ownership of movable property and helps prevent theft, fraud, and misappropriation.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Distinguishing_Trademark_and_Property_Mark_A_Legal_Analysis_with_Case_Laws\" >Distinguishing Trademark and Property Mark: A Legal Analysis with Case Laws<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#What_Is_a_Trademark\" >What Is a Trademark?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Functions_of_a_Trademark\" >Functions of a Trademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Example\" >Example<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#What_Is_a_Property_Mark\" >What Is a Property Mark?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Examples_Include\" >Examples Include:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Key_Differences_Between_Trademark_and_Property_Mark\" >Key Differences Between Trademark and Property Mark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Judicial_Decisions_on_Trademarks\" >Judicial Decisions on Trademarks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#1_Cadila_Health_Care_Ltd_v_Cadila_Pharmaceuticals_Ltd\" >1. Cadila Health Care Ltd. v. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#2_NR_Dongre_v_Whirlpool_Corporation\" >2. N.R. Dongre v. Whirlpool Corporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#3_Amritdhara_Pharmacy_v_Satya_Deo_Gupta\" >3. Amritdhara Pharmacy v. Satya Deo Gupta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Judicial_Perspective_on_Property_Marks\" >Judicial Perspective on Property Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Trademark_vs_Property_Mark_Practical_Illustration\" >Trademark vs. Property Mark: Practical Illustration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Comparison_Table_Trademark_vs_Property_Mark\" >Comparison Table: Trademark vs. Property Mark<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Why_the_Distinction_Matters\" >Why the Distinction Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-property-mark-india-case-laws-legal-differences\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the distinction between these two concepts is essential for law students, legal practitioners, businesses, and enforcement agencies. This article examines the legal framework governing trademarks and property marks, highlights their differences, and discusses important judicial decisions that have shaped their interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-a-trademark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Trademark\"><\/span>What Is a Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trademark is a distinctive sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others. It may consist of words, logos, symbols, letters, numerals, shapes, colours, or combinations thereof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In India, trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Section 2(1)(zb) defines a trademark as a mark capable of graphical representation that distinguishes the goods or services of one person from those of another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-functions-of-a-trademark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_of_a_Trademark\"><\/span>Functions of a Trademark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identifies the commercial source of goods or services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects the goodwill and reputation of a business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents consumer confusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides exclusive rights to the registered proprietor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serves as an intangible commercial asset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example\"><\/span>Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The famous Apple logo identifies electronic products manufactured by Apple Inc. Consumers immediately associate the mark with a particular source and expected quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-a-property-mark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Property_Mark\"><\/span>What Is a Property Mark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike a trademark, a property mark is not used to distinguish goods in the market. Instead, it indicates ownership of movable property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property marks are recognised under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 479 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860). A property mark denotes that movable property belongs to a particular person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-examples-include\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_Include\"><\/span>Examples Include:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification marks on industrial machinery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ownership stamps on company equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Railway markings on tools and materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inventory identification on government property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary purpose of a property mark is to establish ownership and discourage theft or unauthorised possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-differences-between-trademark-and-property-mark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Differences_Between_Trademark_and_Property_Mark\"><\/span>Key Differences Between Trademark and Property Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Basis<\/th><th>Trademark<\/th><th>Property Mark<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Primary Purpose<\/td><td>Distinguishes goods or services in trade<\/td><td>Indicates ownership of movable property<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Governing Law<\/td><td>Trade Marks Act, 1999<\/td><td>Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>Protect commercial goodwill<\/td><td>Protect ownership of property<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commercial Value<\/td><td>Creates brand recognition<\/td><td>Serves as proof of ownership<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration<\/td><td>Registration available under the Trade Marks Act<\/td><td>No registration system similar to trademarks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature of Rights<\/td><td>Intellectual property right<\/td><td>Proprietary identification right<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-judicial-decisions-on-trademarks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Decisions_on_Trademarks\"><\/span>Judicial Decisions on Trademarks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-cadila-health-care-ltd-v-cadila-pharmaceuticals-ltd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cadila_Health_Care_Ltd_v_Cadila_Pharmaceuticals_Ltd\"><\/span>1. Cadila Health Care Ltd. v. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court held that while determining deceptive similarity, courts must consider phonetic similarity, visual appearance, nature of goods, and the class of consumers. The judgement strengthened consumer protection by emphasising that even similar-sounding marks can amount to infringement or passing off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principle:<\/strong> Consumer confusion is the central consideration in trademark disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-n-r-dongre-v-whirlpool-corporation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_NR_Dongre_v_Whirlpool_Corporation\"><\/span>2. N.R. Dongre v. Whirlpool Corporation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court recognised the trans-border reputation of trademarks and held that a well-known foreign trademark may enjoy protection in India even before actual commercial use in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principle:<\/strong> Goodwill may extend beyond territorial boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-amritdhara-pharmacy-v-satya-deo-gupta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Amritdhara_Pharmacy_v_Satya_Deo_Gupta\"><\/span>3. Amritdhara Pharmacy v. Satya Deo Gupta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court ruled that trademarks must be evaluated from the perspective of an average consumer with imperfect recollection. It held that deceptively similar marks are likely to mislead consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principle:<\/strong> Overall impression matters more than a side-by-side comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-judicial-perspective-on-property-marks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Perspective_on_Property_Marks\"><\/span>Judicial Perspective on Property Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared to trademarks, there is limited reported litigation specifically interpreting property marks because disputes generally arise in criminal prosecutions involving theft, dishonest possession, or counterfeit property marks. Courts primarily rely on statutory provisions relating to proof of ownership and fraudulent use of property marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judicial decisions have consistently treated property marks as evidentiary tools that help establish ownership rather than commercial identity. The existence of a genuine property mark often strengthens the prosecution&#8217;s case in offences relating to stolen property or criminal misappropriation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-trademark-vs-property-mark-practical-illustration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trademark_vs_Property_Mark_Practical_Illustration\"><\/span>Trademark vs. Property Mark: Practical Illustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose a laptop manufacturer sells computers under a registered brand name. The brand name and logo function as trademarks because they identify the commercial source of the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a university engraves &#8220;Property of XYZ University&#8221; together with an inventory number on each laptop, that engraving functions as a property mark because it identifies ownership of the physical asset rather than the commercial origin of the goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, the same physical product may simultaneously carry both a trademark and a property mark, each serving a different legal purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-comparison-table-trademark-vs-property-mark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Table_Trademark_vs_Property_Mark\"><\/span>Comparison Table: Trademark vs. Property Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Trademark<\/th><th>Property Mark<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Purpose<\/td><td>Identifies commercial source<\/td><td>Identifies ownership of asset<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legal Remedies<\/td><td>Civil remedies (injunctions, damages, delivery-up)<\/td><td>Criminal liability (theft, cheating, misappropriation)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Example<\/td><td>Brand name &amp; logo<\/td><td>Engraving &#8220;Property of XYZ University&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-the-distinction-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Distinction_Matters\"><\/span>Why the Distinction Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trademark infringement:<\/strong> Civil remedies such as injunctions, damages, rendition of accounts, and delivery-up of infringing goods. In appropriate cases, criminal remedies are also available under the Trade Marks Act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Property mark misuse:<\/strong> May attract criminal liability where it facilitates theft, cheating, or dishonest misappropriation under the applicable criminal law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although trademarks and property marks both involve the use of marks, their legal objectives are fundamentally different. A trademark protects commercial identity, consumer confidence, and business goodwill, whereas a property mark protects ownership of movable property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognising this distinction is essential for businesses, lawyers, law enforcement agencies, and students of intellectual property law. As commerce becomes increasingly brand-driven and property crimes grow more sophisticated, both forms of legal protection continue to play important roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While trademarks encourage fair competition and consumer trust, property marks safeguard ownership and help prevent fraudulent appropriation of valuable assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/cadila-health-care-ltd-v-cadila-pharmaceuticals-ltd-landmark-supreme-court-judgment-on-pharmaceutical-trademark-confusion-and-deceptive-similarity\/\">Cadila Health Care Ltd v. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd: Landmark Supreme Court Judgment on Pharmaceutical Trademark Confusion and Deceptive Similarity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/visual-and-phonetic-similarity-of-trademarks-a-comparative-analysis-of-judicial-trends-and-linguistic-consumer-confusion-in-india\/\">Visual and Phonetic Similarity of Trademarks: A Comparative Analysis of Judicial Trends and Linguistic Consumer Confusion in India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-law-explained-a-guide-to-protecting-brand-rights\/\">Trademark law explained: A Guide to Protecting Brand Rights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-trademarks-act-1999-essential-provisions-and-comprehensive-overview\/\">The Trademarks Act, 1999: Essential Provisions and Comprehensive Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/what-happens-if-your-trademark-is-similar-to-an-existing-brand\/\">What Happens If Your Trademark is Similar to an Existing Brand?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Distinguishing Trademark and Property Mark: A Legal Analysis with Case Laws Introduction In commercial transactions, the terms &#8216;trademark&#8217; and &#8216;property mark&#8217; are often used interchangeably. 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