Trademark Registration in India — Protect Your Brand Name & Logo
Register your trademark online with expert IP attorney support. Free trademark search, 24-hour filing, and complete objection handling included.
- Free Trademark Availability Search
- Class Identification & Strategy
- Application Filing on IP India Portal
- TM Number & Acknowledgement
- Examination Report Reply (if needed)
- Registration Certificate Delivery
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Trademark Registration — Quick Highlights
| Act | Trade Marks Act, 1999 |
| Regulatory Authority | Intellectual Property India (IPI / CGPDTM) |
| Valid For | 10 Years (Renewable Forever) |
| Classes Available | 45 (Classes 1–34: Goods, 35–45: Services) |
| Filing Timeline | Within 24 Hours of Document Submission |
| TM Approval Timeline | 18–36 Months (Full Registration) |
| Symbol After Filing | ™ (TM) immediately |
| Symbol After Registration | ® (R in circle) |
| Government Fee (Individual) | ₹4,500 per class |
| Government Fee (Company) | ₹9,000 per class |
What is Trademark Registration?
A trademark is a distinctive sign — a word, logo, name, phrase, symbol, or combination — that identifies the source of goods or services and distinguishes them from competitors. Trademark registration under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 grants the owner an exclusive legal right to use the mark in India and take legal action against infringers.
The process is administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), operating under the Intellectual Property India (IPI) office. Upon successful registration, the trademark receives a registration number and the owner earns the right to use the ® (registered) symbol.
A registered trademark is a valuable business asset. It can be licensed to others (generating royalty income), used as collateral for loans, and forms the basis for international trademark protection under the Madrid Protocol.
Benefits of Trademark Registration
Exclusive Brand Rights
Get exclusive legal right to use your brand name, logo, or tagline in India. Stop others from copying your identity.
Legal Protection Nationwide
A registered trademark is valid across all of India and provides the right to sue infringers in court.
Build Brand Equity
Registered trademarks become valuable business assets. They can be licensed, franchised, or sold.
Use ® Symbol
Display the ® symbol with confidence. It signals brand authenticity and deters copycats and counterfeits.
E-Commerce Brand Protection
Required for Amazon Brand Registry, Flipkart Brand Store, and premium seller programs.
Business Credibility
A registered trademark builds trust with customers, investors, and business partners.
International Path
Indian trademark registration serves as the basis for Madrid Protocol international trademark applications.
Domain & Social Media
A trademark helps you reclaim brand names on social media platforms and domain disputes.
Who Can Apply for Trademark Registration?
- Any individual, startup, or business can apply for trademark registration
- Sole proprietors, partnerships, LLPs, private limited companies, and public companies
- NGOs, trusts, and societies (Section 8 Companies) can also register trademarks
- Foreign nationals and foreign companies (with Indian address for service)
- No minimum turnover or business vintage required — can file before launching
Documents Required for Trademark Registration
- PAN Card of the applicant / authorized signatory
- Aadhaar or Passport (for identity proof)
- Business Registration Certificate (for companies)
- Trademark image (if logo/design trademark)
- User Affidavit (if claiming prior use)
- Power of Attorney (if filing through agent)
*If claiming prior use, a signed user affidavit is required. The earliest use date strengthens your application.
Trademark Registration Process
Free search on IP India database to check if similar marks exist in your chosen class.
IP attorney advises on correct trademark class and filing strategy (word mark vs device mark).
All documents prepared and verified by our IP attorney before submission.
Filed on the IP India portal. TM number and acknowledgement issued same day.
IP India examines the application (12–18 months). If objected, our attorney drafts a reply.
Published in Trademark Journal for 4 months. If unopposed, registration certificate issued.
Trademark Classes in India
All 45 trademark classes — identify the right class before filing. Filing in the wrong class provides no protection.
| Classes | Type | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1–5 | Goods | Chemicals, Paints, Pharmaceuticals, Oils, Metal |
| Class 6–10 | Goods | Metal goods, Machinery, Electrical, Scientific apparatus, Medical devices |
| Class 11–15 | Goods | Lighting, Vehicles, Firearms, Precious metals, Musical instruments |
| Class 16–20 | Goods | Paper, Rubber, Leather, Building materials, Furniture |
| Class 21–30 | Goods | Housewares, Ropes, Clothing, Footwear, Tobacco, Foodstuffs |
| Class 31–34 | Goods | Agricultural, Beverages, Tobacco products |
| Class 35–36 | Services | Advertising, Business Management, Financial Services |
| Class 37–42 | Services | Construction, Telecom, Transport, Education, Technology |
| Class 43–45 | Services | Food Services, Medical, Legal, Security, Personal services |
Pricing
Government fees are separate (₹4,500 individual / ₹9,000 company per class). Our pricing covers professional attorney services.
Basic
Per class. Best for startups and individuals filing a single trademark.
Gov. fee extra: ₹4,500 (individual) / ₹9,000 (company)
- Free Trademark Search
- 1 Class Application
- IP India Filing
- TM Number & Certificate
- Email & WhatsApp Support
- Objection Reply
- Multi-class filing
- Priority Filing
Standard
Per class. Includes objection reply handling — the most popular choice.
Gov. fee extra: ₹4,500 (individual) / ₹9,000 (company)
- Everything in Basic
- Examination Report Reply
- Priority Filing
- Hearing Representation (1)
- Dedicated IP Attorney
- Status Tracking
- Multi-class bundle
- Opposition defense
Premium
Per class. Full protection with opposition defense and international filing guidance.
Gov. fee extra: ₹4,500 (individual) / ₹9,000 (company)
- Everything in Standard
- Opposition Defense
- Multi-class Discount
- WIPO / Madrid Filing Guidance
- Brand Protection Strategy
- Annual IP Review
- Priority Support
Word Mark vs Logo Mark vs Combined Mark
Choose the right type of trademark for your brand strategy.
| Feature | Word Mark | Logo / Device Mark | Combined Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protects Brand Name Text | |||
| Protects Logo / Design | |||
| Protects Tagline | |||
| Broadest Protection | |||
| Common for Startups | |||
| Color Sensitive | |||
| Most Recommended |
Why Choose Startup India Experts?
Expert IP attorneys. Free search. Fast filing. Complete objection support.
Free Trademark Search
Comprehensive search on IP India database before filing to minimize risk of rejection.
Expert IP Attorneys
All applications drafted and filed by qualified IP attorneys with years of trademark filing experience.
24-Hour Filing
TM number and acknowledgement issued within 24 hours of document submission.
Objection Reply Included
If the trademark office raises objections, our attorneys draft a detailed reply (Standard plan+).
500+ Trademarks Filed
Extensive experience across all 45 trademark classes and multiple industries.
98% Success Rate
Meticulous pre-filing search and expert preparation drives our high approval rate.
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