Importance of Trademark & IP in the Pharma Industry The Daksh Group Advantage

Every year thousands of pharmaceutical companies manufacture and market medicines globally and in the fast-growing landscape of the pharmaceutical industry it is very important to be aware of trademarks and intellectual property rights. It is important to secure, create trust and authenticity, and have a competitive edge ensuring quality products in the market.

At Daksh Group of pharmaceutical companies, we have always prioritized brand security and innovation with 300+ trademarked names across divisions including Allenge India, Daksh Pharma, diabetic and cardiac care, Gynocare, Zodak Healthcare, Zovix pharmaceuticals, Curevee Remedies.

This guide will help you understand how we have created trust and security with the Daksh group over the years.

What is a Trademark and Why is it Important in Pharma?

A trademark is a unique name, symbol, or logo that helps in the identification of a company’s product from its competitors. The availability of multiple brands in the market can create confusion, and imitation and in the pharmaceutical industry, everyone works with similar compositions, which makes it all the more important to stand out and have a unique identity or name for your product.

For example:  Linezolid is the generic name or composition for the product while the brand name is Linage® which is a registered trademarked brand name of the product for Allenge India.

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The generic name can be common to all companies yet the brand name helps to stand out and avoid imitation and counterfeiting for the packaging. This also helps the brand to avoid confusion and build trust among the consumers. This uniqueness helps your product to stand out in the market from your competitors.

Trademark registration also gives exclusive rights to the company and allows legal action in case of infringement and unauthorized use of the brand name. This also helps the company build credibility and authenticity of the product in the market.

What is IP and Why it matters?

IP stands for Intellectual property rights, these help in safeguarding new pharmaceutical innovations and provide exclusivity to the R&D company. The patent helps to protect drug innovations and provide a market advantage to manufacturers ensuring a new drug/formulation can be sold for 10-20 years. These also involve copyrights on research papers and reports, drug brochures, marketing material, and packaging designs unique to the pharma manufacturing or marketing company.

Challenges in Trademark & IP Protection in Pharma

With trademarks, there is a constant legal hurdle with checking the names, brand conflicts, navigating complex legal processes, and the high probability of similar-sounding names. One needs to be aware of and conduct thorough research before finalizing the brand name. For Indian markets, you can check the government portals for similar names.

The brand name should not have similar phonetic (pronunciation) or visual similarity with an existing product. If a company claims that the product has a similar name it can file a lawsuit for trademark opposition, and hence one party could also be asked to withdraw the name. To avoid this, ensure your product name is unique and distinct.

Counterfeit Medicine can also be a challenge. The Internet has everything readily available and can lead to copied branding, harm to patients' health, and a bad brand reputation for the product. Companies need to fight legal battles to provide authenticity. If the brand is not secured it can also lose its reputation and market share of the product.

In Global Trademarks, every country has its separate regulatory bodies, rules, and regulations. For every brand name, it needs to be separately registered. When finalizing the brand name for global markets one needs to be sure of different languages, ethnicities as one name can hold various meanings. Some countries follow first-to-file rules, meaning whoever registers first gets the rights, even if another company was using the name earlier. Conduct thorough market research and work with local legal experts ensuring the word does not have a negative meaning.

Lengthy Trademark Process, Renewal, and Maintenance brings its challenges. Make sure you are consulting a professional and experienced legal representative. There can be various delays and objections along the way and these can delay market entry for a new product. Planning with experienced attorneys is really important. Trademarks tend to expire after 10 years and need renewal. If records are not maintained or not actively used the marks can also be revoked. With every new change in name, logo, and symbol new registrations are to be done. Huge costs are also involved in trademarking your unique identity.

Ensure you are following all the steps and these challenges can be avoided and have a smooth brand presence for a longer time.

Daksh Group’s Commitment to Brand Security

At Daksh Group of Pharmaceutical Companies, we understand the importance of brand identity in the pharma industry. We have a team of legal associates and have successfully registered 300+ trademarks across divisions. We strongly believe that no competitor can misuse our name or products ensuring high-quality standards and long-term brand recognition. We ensure that our clients recognize us as authentic and trustworthy. With our exclusive market presence, we have confidence in our products providing exclusivity and legal protection for our products.

Trademarks and IP are the backbone of the pharma industry. At Daksh Group, we take brand security seriously, ensuring every product is legally protected and trusted by healthcare professionals. With a proactive approach to IP protection, Daksh Group continues to lead in the PCD pharma sector, offering trusted, high-quality, and affordable medicines across India.

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