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TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Trademark Registration in India for Your Brand Name and Logo
We search, file and defend your trade mark application through to the registration certificate. Filings go in through our empanelled trade marks attorney as agent on record.
- INR 4,500fee per class for individuals, startups and small firms
- 10 yearsvalidity, renewable
- 9 to 12 monthswith expedited examination
Your trade mark track
Trademark registration
Search and fileTM-A · you can use ™ from filing
Examination and replyObjections answered · hearing if needed
Journal and registration4 month opposition window · then ®
A clear process. An accountable team.
WHAT YOU GET
A trade mark filed to be registered, not just filed
Many applications are filed in the wrong class or for a name that is already taken. They get objected, then abandoned. We search first and tell you the risk before you pay the government fee.
Filing
The TM-A application with the goods and services description, user date and power of attorney.
Defence to registration
Replies to examination reports, representation at the show cause hearing and counter statements in opposition.
GOVERNMENT FEES
What the registry charges
Official fees for online filing under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, per class. Checked 25 Sep 2026.
| Filing | Individual, startup or small enterprise | Other applicants |
|---|---|---|
| New application, TM-A | INR 4,500 | INR 9,000 |
| Expedited examination | INR 20,000 | INR 40,000 |
| Renewal after 10 years, TM-R | INR 9,000 | INR 9,000 |
| Notice of opposition, TM-O | INR 2,700 | INR 2,700 |
Startups need DPIIT recognition and small enterprises need Udyam registration to use the lower fee. Our professional fee is separate and fixed in writing.
HOW WE WORK
From search to registration certificate
On the regular route, registration can take up to 2 years. Expedited examination brings it to 9 months to 1 year.
Search and choose the classes
We search the registry and map your goods and services to the right classes. You decide which to file.
File the application
We file TM-A with the mark, the description and the user date. You get the application number the same day.
Answer the examination report
If the examiner objects, we file a reply within the deadline and attend the hearing if one is listed.
Advertisement in the journal
The accepted mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal. Anyone can oppose it within four months.
Registration
If there is no opposition, or it fails, the mark is registered. It lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
What we need from you
The applicant
- Name, address and nationality, or company details
- Udyam certificate or DPIIT recognition for the lower fee
- Signed power of attorney in TM-48
The mark
- The brand name as you use it
- The logo in JPG format, if you are filing one
- A description of the goods or services
Proof of use, if claimed
- Invoices or advertisements showing the first date of use
- An affidavit of use where the mark has been used before filing
BUILD THE RIGHT ENGAGEMENT
Scope and fees
For foreign brand owners
A foreign company or individual can register in India directly, with an Indian address for service through an agent.
An international registration under the Madrid Protocol can designate India. We handle Indian objections on either route.
Name or logo first
A word mark protects the name in any style. A logo mark protects the design as filed.
If the budget allows one filing, file the word mark. Add the logo when the design is final.
How we scope the fee
Our professional fee covers the search, the filing and a standard reply to an examination report. Hearings and opposition are quoted separately.
Government fees are paid at cost and shown separately on the invoice.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Trademark registration questions
Clear expectations make a better engagement.
How long does trademark registration take in India?
Up to 2 years on the regular route, when there is no opposition. With expedited examination it takes 9 months to 1 year.
When can I use the ™ and ® symbols?
You can use ™ once the application is filed. The ® symbol can be used only after registration. Using ® before registration is an offence under the Trade Marks Act.
How much does it cost?
The government fee is INR 4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises, and INR 9,000 for others. Our professional fee is separate and fixed in writing.
What if my application gets an objection?
The examiner issues a report listing the objections. We file a written reply, and if the examiner is not satisfied, we attend the show cause hearing.
Can someone oppose my trade mark?
Yes. After the mark is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal, anyone can oppose it within four months. You then have two months to file a counter statement.
How long does a registered trade mark last?
10 years from the filing date. It can be renewed every 10 years, indefinitely, by filing TM-R.
Can a foreign company register a trade mark in India?
Yes, directly or through the Madrid Protocol. A foreign applicant needs an address for service in India, which our agent provides.
LET’S DEFINE THE NEXT STEP
Tell us about your brand
Share the name or logo, what you sell and where. We will run a first search and quote a fixed fee.
- A reply within 4 business hours, IST
- A fixed fee quote in writing after the first call
- Government fees shown at cost, with no markup
Prefer email? Write to [email protected].
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