It is necessary to keep certain documents handy in order to file an online trademark application. Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) are among those documents. DSC has several practical advantages for trademark applications, which we will discuss here. Learn which DSC class is required for trademark registration by reading on.
Digital Signatures - What Are They?
Digital Signature Certificates or DSCs may have been mentioned while incorporating a company and filling out multiple compliance forms. There is a verifiable key included in the Digital Signature Certificate, allowing it to be used to encrypt and verify an electronic signature. A signature of this type is required for numerous e-filings. A digital signature provides the same level of security and reliability as a normal signature, but in an electronic form.
Those who already have a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) can use it for the e-filing of an application for trademark protection and do not need to obtain a new one.
In trademark registration, what is the use of DSC?
As a requirement of The Information Technology (IT) Act of 2000, digital signatures must be used on electronic documents in order to use the online trademark filing system.
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates are required for e-filing. Any individual, attorney, or agent wishing to register a trademark must obtain a Class 3 DSC.
You can only apply for a trademark with a Class 3 DSC, so choose this one. Similarly, Class 3 DSCs come with a validity period of 1-2 years and provide the highest level of security. The DSC needs to be renewed after this period.
A DSC's benefits
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Encryption gives it a high level of security.
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Online exchanges of confidential information are protected by privacy.
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Information that is verifiable and unalterable offers greater certainty and confidence to users.
Digital Signature Certificate Class 3: How to Obtain One
Digital certificates can be obtained from public and private agencies that are licensed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to grant them.
How Do You Choose a DSC Type?
DSCs come in two types. The following are listed:
Class 1: Upon verifying that the subscriber's information in the application does not conflict with any well-known consumer database, these certificates are granted. Generally, government bodies do not accept them since they're little more than an online proof of identity.
Class 3: DSCs of this class provide the highest level of protection as an applicant must present themselves to a Registration Authority (RA) and prove their identity before the DSC can be approved.
If you are registering a trademark, you should get a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate.
The Class 3 DSC can also be used for several other purposes, including:
Online tenders, electronic auctions, and other financial events can be applied for with a Class 3 DSC.
Agents can also use Class 3 DSCs on behalf of individuals to book tickets.
