Trademark Registration
Trademark registration gives you the exclusive right to use your brand name, logo, slogan or packaging across India. Our trademark lawyers conduct a free prior-art search and file in the correct class to maximize approval chances.
Trademark registration protects a brand name, logo or slogan by recording it with the Trade Marks Registry under IP India. Filing early helps secure your brand against copycats. Startup India Experts, a private consultancy, prepares and files the application; the fees below are for our professional service, excluding government fees.
- Professional fee from
- ₹3,999
- Typical timeline
- 1–2 Days (Filing)
Inclusive of trademark search & TM-A filing
Receive TM-A application number to start using ™
Comprehensive goods (1–34) & services (35–45) coverage
Renewable indefinitely every 10 years across India
Protect It Before Someone Else Files: The Journey to ®
In India, trademark rights follow the "first-to-file" principle. Understand what legal rights you unlock from day 1 with ™ to full nationwide ownership under ®.
Prior-Art Search & Clearance
Before filing, our IP attorneys conduct comprehensive phonetic and visual similarity searches across the IP India trademark registry. Filing without a search risks instant objections under Section 9 or 11.
Common law rights only. No statutory nationwide brand monopoly.
Application & ™ Symbol Rights
Once Form TM-A is submitted on the IP India portal, an official acknowledgement is generated. You can immediately display the ™ symbol on your website, app, packaging, and marketing collateral to deter competitors.
Official TM Application Number issued. Right to display the ™ symbol immediately.
Registry Scrutiny & Journal
A trademark examiner reviews the mark. If objections arise, an examination report reply (Form TM-MISC) is filed. Once accepted, the mark is advertised in the official Trademark Journal for 4 months for public opposition.
Pending statutory examination. Priority established from filing date.
Certificate & Registered ® Rights
Upon passing the opposition period, the Registrar issues your official Certificate of Registration. The ® mark becomes legally active, providing a 10-year nationwide monopoly renewable indefinitely.
Full statutory monopoly across India. Right to display the ® symbol. Enforceable in courts.
Crucial Rule: Do Not Use ® Before Registration Certificate Issuance
Using the ® symbol without a registered certificate is an offence under Section 107 of the Trade Marks Act 1999. Use the ™ symbol immediately upon receiving your TM-A acknowledgement number.
Why Securing Legal Brand Ownership is Essential
Stop Infringement & Build Brand Asset Valuation
A trademark is a sign, symbol, word, phrase, logo, design, or combination thereof that identifies and distinguishes the goods/services of one business from those of others. Governed by the Trade Marks Act 1999, a registered trademark gives you the exclusive right to use the mark in India and take legal action against infringers.
- ✓45 trademark classes — goods (Class 1–34) and services (Class 35–45)
- ✓Use ™ symbol immediately upon filing; ® symbol only after full registration
- ✓Registration takes 18–24 months for full registration; use ™ from day 1
- ✓Trademark registration is state-specific only if not registered in all classes/India-wide
45 Trademark Classes: Protect Where You Actually Operate
A trademark in India only grants protection in the specific class(es) you register. Filing in the wrong class leaves your real products vulnerable to copycats.
SaaS & Software Development
Cloud platforms, web application hosting, IT architecture, and technical consulting.
Mobile Apps & Electronics
Downloadable mobile applications, recorded software, hardware, IoT, and AI models.
E-Commerce & Advertising
Online marketplaces, digital marketing, corporate branding, and retail distribution.
FinTech & Financial Services
Payment gateways, financial technology platforms, loans, banking, and investments.
Clothing, Apparel & Footwear
Ready-to-wear garments, activewear, headgear, footwear, and fashion accessories.
Pharma & Nutraceuticals
Dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, sanitary preparations, and health formulations.
Not sure which class fits your business model?
Search all 45 international NICE goods and services classes instantly with our free interactive finder.
Direct Commercial & Legal Rights of Trademark Ownership
Exclusive nationwide monopoly, infringement remedies, and licensing value.
Exclusive Brand Rights
Registration gives you the sole right to use your trademark for the goods/services in the registered class. Others cannot use a similar mark without your permission.
Legal Protection & Enforcement
A registered trademark holder can take legal action (civil and criminal) against infringers, counterfeiters and unauthorized users in India.
International Protection
Indian trademark registration provides the priority date for filing in foreign countries under the Madrid Protocol within 6 months.
Business Asset & Valuation
A registered trademark is an intangible business asset. It can be licensed, sold, franchised or used as collateral for business financing.
Build Consumer Trust
The ® symbol signals authenticity and legal protection, building consumer confidence and brand loyalty over time.
Prevents Copycat Registrations
Once your mark is in the registry, others attempting to register an identical or deceptively similar mark will be refused by the Trademark Office.
Step-by-Step Trademark Registration Process
From prior-art database search to official certificate delivery.
Free Trademark Search
We conduct a comprehensive search on the Trademark Registry database to check for identical or similar marks and assess chances of approval.
Class Selection
Our trademark experts select the correct trademark class(es) from 45 international classes based on your specific goods/services.
Application Filing (TM-A)
We file Form TM-A on the IP India portal. The TM-A acknowledgment number is generated immediately, allowing you to use the ™ symbol.
Examination & Journal
The Trademark Office examines the application (4–12 months). If approved, it is published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months of public opposition.
Registration Certificate
If no opposition is filed (or opposition is decided in your favor), the trademark is registered and a Registration Certificate is issued.
Documents Required for Form TM-A Submission
Digital copies only — our IP attorneys prepare and sign Form TM-48 on your behalf.
Mandatory Brand & Applicant KYC
High-resolution JPG/PNG of the logo or the exact word/phrase to be registered
Format: JPG/PNG
Of the applicant (individual or authorized signatory of company)
Format: PDF/JPG
Of the applicant for identity verification
Format: PDF/JPG
Address proof of the business entity
Format: PDF
For companies, LLPs or partnership firms applying
Format: PDF
Authorizing our trademark agent to file on your behalf
Format: PDF (we provide the form)
Brief description of the goods or services the mark will be used for
Transparent Trademark Registration Packages
Fixed legal fees with official IP India portal e-filing. Attorney search included.
Individual / Startup
For individuals, startups & small businesses (govt fee ₹4,500)
What's Included
- Free trademark search
- 1 class filing
- TM-A application
- TM acknowledgment number (™ usage right)
- Status tracking for 6 months
- Government fee: ₹4,500 (individual/startup)
Company / Business
For companies, LLPs and established businesses (govt fee ₹9,000)
What's Included
- Free trademark search
- 1 class filing
- TM-A application
- TM acknowledgment number
- Status tracking for 12 months
- Government fee: ₹9,000 (companies)
- Power of Attorney preparation
Premium (with Objection)
Full protection including objection reply & hearing
What's Included
- Everything in Company plan
- Objection reply (Form TM-O)
- Hearing representation
- Opposition response support
- 2 classes included
- 12-month unlimited status tracking
- Priority processing
Government fees are statutory charges paid directly on ministry portals and subject to government updates.
Why Founders File Trademarks With Us
- Experienced Trademark Attorneys & Registered Patent/TM Agents
- Free comprehensive prior-art search before portal submission
- TM-A acknowledgement issued in 24–48 hours (immediate ™ rights)
- End-to-end objection defense and Registry hearing representation
File Your Trademark Application
Connect with our registered trademark attorneys within 15 minutes. 100% confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on trademark classes, ™ vs ®, objection replies, and validity.
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Public Trademark Search
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Trademark Class Finder
Identify correct NICE classification classes for your products or services.
Related services
- Startup India (DPIIT) Registration
- Private Limited Company Registration
- MSME / Udyam Registration
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Part of Trademark & IP. See our fee schedule.
Last updated . Official sources: IP India. Startup India Experts is a private consultancy. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or part of the Government of India, and professional fees shown are separate from government fees.
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