Trademark Registration
File trademark in 1-3 classes with full search, lawyer drafting and prosecution.
- Free TM search
- Class consultation
- Trademark attorney filing
- Status tracking
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What is Trademark?
- Decide brand name, logo or tagline you want to protect
- Identify your NICE class(es) — list down goods or services
- Run a free public TM search to assess uniqueness
- Keep applicant details ready: PAN, address, business proof
- Get Udyam (MSME) certificate for 50% govt fee discount
- Decide if you want word mark, logo, or composite
Who can apply
Any individual or business
Proprietors, partnerships, LLPs, companies, trusts, societies and even minors (through guardians) can file.
Foreign applicants
NRIs and foreign entities can file directly through an Indian agent/attorney.
Distinctive mark
The mark should be unique — not generic, descriptive or deceptive. Coined words and stylised logos have the highest chance of success.
Bonafide intention to use
You must intend to use the mark for the goods/services for which you are applying.
Why register / file Trademark
Legal Ownership
Exclusive right to use the mark across India.
Brand Asset
Trademark becomes an intangible asset on books.
Use of ®
Right to use ® symbol after registration.
Infringement Action
Sue copycats with statutory damages.
Types & variants
Wordmark
Protects the brand name in any font or style — broadest protection. Example: 'Tata'.
Logo / device mark
Protects the specific design or stylised representation. Example: Nike swoosh.
Composite mark
Combination of word + logo, often the cheapest way to protect both elements together.
Tagline / slogan
Phrases that are distinctive and not merely descriptive. Example: 'Just Do It'.
Shape mark
Protects the distinctive shape of a product or packaging. Example: Coca-Cola bottle.
Sound mark
Distinctive sounds — like the Nokia tune or the MGM lion roar.
Colour mark
Specific colour combinations strongly associated with the brand.
Documents required
- Logo / wordmark
- Applicant ID & address proof
- Udyam certificate (for 50% govt fee discount)
- TM-48 power of attorney
Step-by-step process
- 1
Trademark Search
Public TM search to assess uniqueness.
- 2
Class Selection
Identify NICE class for your business.
- 3
Filing
Application filed online — ™ usable immediately.
- 4
Examination
Examiner reviews and may raise objections.
- 5
Publication & Registration
Mark published in TM Journal; ® after 4 months if unopposed.
Pick the right plan
Transparent, all-inclusive professional fees. Government fees extra at cost.
Basic
Single-class filing
- Free trademark search across registry
- NICE class consultation
- Filing in 1 class (govt fee extra)
- TM-48 power of attorney drafting
- Use of ™ from day 1
Standard
Filing + examination support
- Everything in Basic
- Common-law usage search (Google, MCA, web)
- Examination report reply (Sec 9 / 11 objection)
- Status tracking on dashboard
- Opposition alerts during journal stage
Premium
End-to-end including hearings
- Everything in Standard
- Up to 2 hearing appearances by attorney
- Counter-statement to opposition
- Affidavit of use drafting
- Renewal reminder + filing in year 10
- Pan-India infringement watch (1 yr)
How it compares
| Aspect | Trademark ™/® | Copyright © | Patent | Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it protects | Brand identifiers | Creative works | Inventions | Aesthetic shape |
| Registration mandatory? | No (recommended) | No (recommended) | Yes | Yes |
| Validity | 10 yr (renewable) | Life + 60 yr | 20 yr | 10+5 yr |
| Government fee | ₹4,500 / ₹9,000 per class | ₹500 / ₹2,000 | ₹1,600+ | ₹1,000+ |
| Time to register | 8-18 months | 8-12 months | 3-5 years | 6-9 months |
Ongoing compliance
Affidavit of use (Form TM-O)
If the mark is in use prior to filing, supporting evidence with affidavit strengthens the application.
Examination response
Reply to the examination report within 30 days of issue — failure leads to abandonment.
Renewal (Form TM-R)
Renew within the 10th year. Restoration possible within 1 year of expiry with surcharge.
Recordal of changes
Change in proprietor, address or assignment must be recorded with the registry within 6 months.
Watch & enforcement
Monitor the TM journal monthly and oppose conflicting applications within 4 months of publication.
Cost of non-compliance
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
Use of ® without registration | Imprisonment up to 3 years + fine up to ₹2 lakh |
Infringement of registered TM | Damages + injunction + delivery up of infringing goods |
Falsifying / counterfeiting | Imprisonment 6 months to 3 years + fine ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh |
Failure to renew | Mark removed from register; restoration fee ₹9,000 + ₹4,500 surcharge |
Why founders pick us for Trademark
Filed by registered TM agents
Every application is reviewed by a registered Trade Mark Agent — not a generic operator.
Free thorough search
We search the official registry, Google, MCA, GST and social media to rule out conflicts.
Lifetime renewal reminders
We track your renewal date and remind you 6, 3 and 1 month before expiry — no chance of losing protection.
Opposition defence
Our IP lawyers respond to objections and represent you at hearings — most filers can't do this alone.
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