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Secure your brand name, logo, and tagline from copycats and unauthorized use across India under the Trade Marks Act 1999.
Trademark Registration Services in India
Register your trademark online with VakilExpert. Protect your brand name, logo, and tagline under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. 5000+ registrations done with expert TM attorneys. Starting at just Rs. 4,999 with 100% online process.
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Overview
What is Trademark Registration in India?
Trademark registration in India is the process of registering a unique symbol, word, logo, slogan, or design that represents your brand with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It grants you exclusive rights to use that mark in connection with your goods or services, protecting your brand identity from unauthorized use, imitation, and brand dilution across India.
In India, trademark registration provides nationwide protection for 10 years, which can be renewed indefinitely. The application process is entirely online through the Intellectual Property India portal. Your trademark serves as a valuable intangible asset that can be licensed, sold, or used as collateral for business loans. With over 5 lakh trademark applications filed annually, early registration is crucial to secure your brand identity.
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Trademark Registration Services
Comprehensive trademark solutions for complete brand protection.
Legal Presumption
Registered trademark gives legal presumption of ownership and exclusive rights to use the mark nationwide. Stronger enforcement position.
Asset Creation
Trademark is an intangible asset that can be sold, licensed, or used as collateral for business loans and investor funding.
Nationwide Coverage
Once registered, your trademark is protected across all of India for 10 years, renewable indefinitely for successive periods of protection.
Infringement Remedy
Take legal action against anyone using your mark without permission. Seek damages, injunction, and account of profits in court.
Global Filing
Registered Indian trademark serves as base for international trademark filing in 130+ countries under the Madrid Protocol system.
Types
Types of Trademark Applications
Choose the right type of trademark application for your brand.
Word Mark
Register a brand name, slogan, or tagline as a word mark. This is the most common type of trademark application filed in India.
Logo/Device Mark
Register your company logo, symbol, or design. Provides broader visual brand protection alongside word mark registration.
Combined Mark
Application with both word and logo together. Provides combined protection and can be separated later into individual registrations.
Sound Mark
Register a unique jingle or sound associated with your brand. Examples include Nokia tune and Airtel jingle in India.
Colour Mark
Register a specific colour combination that uniquely identifies your brand, like Tiffin Blue or Cadbury Purple combination.
Shape Mark
Register the unique shape of your product packaging or the product itself as a trademark under the Trade Marks Act 1999.
Our Process
How to Register a Trademark in India
4 simple steps to get your trademark registered and protected.
Free Consultation
Share your brand details. Our trademark attorneys conduct a comprehensive trademark search to check availability and conflicts.
Application Filing
We file your trademark application (TM-A) with the Intellectual Property India Registry. Get application number in 24-48 hours.
Examination & Reply
The trademark examiner reviews your application. If objections arise, we draft a detailed reply with supporting evidence and legal arguments.
Registration Certificate
After clearance, the trademark is published in the Trade Marks Journal. After the opposition period, you get the Registration Certificate valid for 10 years.
Documents Required
Documents for Trademark Registration
Keep these documents ready for faster processing.
PAN Card of Applicant
Aadhaar Card of Applicant
Trademark/Logo Image (JPEG format, 9x5 cm)
Address Proof of Applicant
Company Certificate (if applicable)
Date of First Use of Trademark
Power of Attorney (Form 48)
User Affidavit (if claiming prior use)
Email Address of Applicant
Benefits
Why Register Your Trademark in India?
Exclusive Rights
You get exclusive rights to use the trademark throughout India for your goods and services. No competitor can use a confusingly similar mark.
Builds Brand Value
A registered trademark builds trust and goodwill among customers. It becomes a valuable business asset that appreciates over time.
Legal Protection
Protection against unauthorized use, counterfeiting, and brand dilution. Seek damages and injunction in court against infringers.
International Filing
Use your Indian registration as base to file in other countries via Madrid Protocol. Single application for 130+ member countries.
Licensing & Franchise
Registered trademark enables licensing and franchising opportunities. Create new revenue streams through brand licensing agreements.
Perpetual Renewal
Trademark lasts 10 years and can be renewed perpetually. With proper maintenance, your brand protection lasts forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about Trademark Registration
Get answers to common questions about trademark registration in India.
Trademark registration is the process of legally protecting your brand name, logo, slogan, or symbol with the Trade Marks Registry. Under the Trade Marks Act 1999, it gives you exclusive rights to use your mark nationwide for 10 years, renewable indefinitely. It prevents competitors from copying your brand identity and helps customers distinguish your products from others in the market.
Trademark registration typically takes 18-24 months in India. The application number is issued within 24-48 hours of filing. The examination process takes 3-6 months. If there are no objections, the trademark is registered within 18-24 months total. You can use the TM symbol immediately after filing the application.
Trademark registration cost starts from Rs. 4,999 including government fees and professional charges. Government fees are Rs. 4,500 per class for individuals and startups, and Rs. 9,000 for companies. Additional charges apply for multiple classes, objections, and hearings. Contact us for a detailed quote based on your requirements.
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of application. It can be renewed indefinitely for successive periods of 10 years by paying the renewal fee. The trademark must be in continuous genuine use to maintain registration and prevent removal on grounds of non-use under Section 47 of the Trade Marks Act 1999.
You cannot register a trademark that is identical or deceptively similar to an existing registered trademark for the same or similar goods or services. We conduct a thorough trademark search before filing to identify potential conflicts and recommend modifications if needed to ensure successful registration.
TM symbol can be used immediately after filing the trademark application, even before registration. It indicates that you claim trademark rights. Registered trademark symbol can only be used after the trademark is officially registered and the Registration Certificate is issued by the Trade Marks Registry. Using before registration is an offense.
If a third party opposes your trademark application within 4 months of publication in the Trade Marks Journal, you must file a counter-statement within 2 months. We present evidence of your prior use, distinctiveness, and brand reputation. Most opposition cases are successfully defended with proper legal representation and evidence.
A trademark objection is a notice from the examiner under Section 9 or Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act 1999. You have 1 month to respond with a detailed reply addressing each objection with legal arguments and supporting evidence. Our trademark attorneys help draft a comprehensive objection reply to overcome registry objections successfully.
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