How long does trademark registration take in India?

Trademark registration typically takes 18–24 months for straightforward applications. However, you get a TM symbol right from the filing date, and the certificate is issued after examination, publication, and expiry of the opposition period. Expedited examination is available for an additional fee.

How much does trademark registration cost in India?

The government filing fee is ₹9,000 per class for individuals, startups, and small enterprises (₹4,500 if filing online) and ₹10,000 per class for companies and large entities. Professional charges are additional. We offer transparent, competitive fee structures for all business types.

What happens if I get a trademark objection?

If the Trademark Examiner raises an objection, you have 30 days to file a reply (extendable). A well-drafted reply citing legal precedents and explaining the distinctiveness of your mark is crucial. If the reply is rejected, a hearing is scheduled. Our trademark advocates have a strong track record of overcoming objections at both the examination and hearing stages.

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Q: What is a trademark and why should I register it?

A trademark is any distinctive sign — name, logo, slogan, or combination — that identifies your goods or services. Registration gives you the exclusive legal right to use it across India, the ability to take legal action against infringers, and a valuable business asset that can be licensed or sold.

Overview

Protect Your Brand — Register Your Trademark

Your brand name, logo, and tagline are among your most valuable business assets. Without registered trademark protection, anyone can imitate your brand identity, divert your customers, and damage your reputation — and you may have limited legal recourse.

A registered trademark gives you the exclusive right to use your mark across India, enables you to take swift legal action against infringers and counterfeiters, and adds significant value to your business during fundraising or acquisition.

Why Register a Trademark?

Exclusive nationwide right to use your brand name/logo
Legal presumption of ownership — prevents disputes
Can sue for infringement and claim damages/injunction
TM symbol from day of application; ® after registration
Registered trademark is a business asset — licensable and transferable
Protection lasts 10 years, renewable indefinitely
Essential for e-commerce brand protection (Amazon Brand Registry, etc.)

Trademark — Key Facts

Filing Fee (Individual/MSME)₹4,500 per class (online)

Filing Fee (Company)₹9,000 per class

TM Symbol UsageFrom date of application

Examination Timeline~3–6 months

Opposition Period4 months from publication

Registration Timeline18–24 months

Validity10 years (renewable)

Free Trademark Availability Search

Before filing, we run a comprehensive search on the Trademark Registry database to check availability of your mark.

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Our IP Services

Complete Trademark & IP Services

From initial brand search to full legal protection — we handle every step of your trademark journey.

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Trademark Search

Comprehensive search on the Indian Trademark Registry to identify conflicting marks before filing — saving you time and money.

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Trademark Filing

Accurate TM application preparation and online filing on IP India portal — word marks, device marks, combined marks, and sound marks.

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Objection Reply

Detailed legal reply to Examiner's objections citing case law and establishing distinctiveness. Hearing representation before the Registrar.

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Opposition Proceedings

Filing opposition against conflicting marks, defending against third-party oppositions, and representing clients before the Trademark Hearing Officer.

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Trademark Renewal

Timely renewal applications to maintain your trademark registration and avoid lapse. Reminder service included for all clients.

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Infringement Action

Legal notices, cease-and-desist letters, and court proceedings against trademark infringers and counterfeiters to protect your brand.

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Copyright Registration

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Assignment & Licensing

Drafting trademark assignment deeds, licensing agreements, and recording changes with the Trademark Registry.

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International Trademark

Madrid Protocol applications for international trademark protection in multiple countries through the WIPO system.

Process

Trademark Registration — Step by Step

We guide you through every stage of the trademark registration journey, from initial search to certificate.

Brand & Class Search

We search the Trademark Registry for identical or similar marks in the appropriate Nice Classification class(es) for your goods/services.

Application Filing

We prepare the TM-A application with accurate class selection, user affidavit (if claiming prior use), and file it on the IP India portal.

Examination & Objection

If the Examiner raises objections, we file a comprehensive reply. If required, we attend the hearing and present arguments before the Registrar.

Publication & Registration

After clearing examination, the mark is published in the Trademark Journal for a 4-month opposition period. Upon clearance, the certificate is issued.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions — Trademark

A trademark is any distinctive sign — name, logo, tagline, shape, colour, or sound — that identifies your goods or services and distinguishes them from competitors. Trademark registration gives you the exclusive legal right to use it across India, allows you to take action against infringers, prevents others from registering confusingly similar marks, and creates a valuable, transferable business asset.

Trademark registration in India typically takes 18–24 months for straightforward cases without objections or oppositions. However, you can use the TM™ symbol from the date of filing, which itself provides notice to others. The Trademark Office has been reducing backlogs, and some marks are being examined faster. Expedited examination is also available for an additional ₹20,000 government fee.

Trademark objections are common and not final rejections. You have 30 days to file a detailed reply (extendable on application). A strong reply should address each ground of objection with legal arguments, comparative trademark cases, and evidence of distinctiveness or prior use. If the reply is not satisfactory, a hearing is scheduled where an advocate presents your case. Our team has handled hundreds of such objections with a high success rate.

India follows the Nice Classification system with 45 classes (1–34 for goods, 35–45 for services). You must register in the class(es) that cover your business. For example, a clothing brand would register in Class 25, while a restaurant would register in Class 43. If you operate in multiple categories, multi-class filing is advisable. We help you identify the correct class(es) based on your current and planned business activities.

Yes — under the law of "passing off," you can take action based on your prior common law rights even without registration, if you can prove prior use and reputation. However, this is significantly harder and more expensive than enforcing a registered trademark. Registration creates a legal presumption of ownership and makes enforcement much simpler. We recommend registering as early as possible to avoid costly disputes later.

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