What is Trademark Registration?
A trademark is a name, logo, slogan or label that identifies your goods or services. Registering it with the Trade Marks Registry gives you exclusive rights to use it in India for 10 years, renewable indefinitely.
You can use the ™ symbol as soon as the application is filed, and the ® symbol after registration. A registered trademark can be enforced against copycats and is also a valuable business asset.
Who Needs Trademark Registration?
- Startups and businesses with a brand name or logo
- E-commerce sellers needing Brand Registry
- Manufacturers, service providers and professionals
- Anyone planning to license or franchise a brand
Advantages of Trademark Registration
Stop others from using a similar mark for similar goods or services.
Take action against infringement and passing off.
A trademark can be sold, licensed or franchised.
Required for Amazon and Flipkart brand programmes.
Documents Required for Trademark Registration
Applicant
- Brand name and logo (if any)
- Applicant name and address
- Description of goods / services
- Date of first use (if already in use)
- Udyam certificate for MSME fee benefit
- Signed Form TM-48 (power of attorney)
We share an exact checklist for your case after the consultation. Scanned copies or clear phone photos are fine.
How We Get It Done
- 1Trademark search
We search the registry for identical or similar marks.
- 2Class selection
We identify the correct class(es) out of 45.
- 3Filing
Application TM-A is filed and you get the application number.
- 4Examination
The examiner reviews it; we reply to any objection.
- 5Publication
The mark is published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months.
- 6Registration
If unopposed, the registration certificate is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and MSMEs, and ₹9,000 per class for others (e-filing).
Yes. You can use ™ once the application is filed. ® can be used only after registration.
10 years from the date of application, renewable every 10 years.
Yes, by filing in each relevant class or using a multi-class application.