Trademark Registration in India
Public trademark search, TM-A filing under the right class, response to examination reports, and registration — end to end.
Typical timeline · 12–18 months (registration); ™ symbol usable from day 1 · CS-led · custom quote
◈What is a Trademark Registration?
A trademark is a visual representation (name, logo, tagline, device) that distinguishes your goods or services from others. Registration gives you exclusive rights to use the mark across India, the right to sue for infringement, and the ability to licence or franchise. The process is long — 12–18 months from filing to certificate — but protection begins the moment you file, and the ™ symbol is usable from day 1.
◆What's included
Scope of work
→Public trademark search
Comprehensive search across the Trade Marks Registry database to check availability and conflicts.
→Class selection guidance
The right Nice Classification class (of 45) based on your goods or services.
→TM-A filing
Trademark application filing with full specification of goods/services.
→Examination report response
We handle any objections or clarifications raised by the examiner.
→Publication handling
Monitor the Journal publication window and handle any third-party oppositions.
→Trademark certificate
Final registration certificate, valid for 10 years and renewable.
◉The process
How it runs
- 1
Trademark search
Public search across all 45 classes. 1–2 working days.
- 2
Class selection + TM-A filing
File TM-A in the correct Nice Classification class with full goods/services specification. 1–2 working days.
- 3
Examination
Trademark examiner reviews the application. Objections, if any, must be responded to within 30 days. 4–6 months.
- 4
Publication in Trademark Journal
If accepted, published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months. Anyone can oppose.
- 5
Registration certificate
If no opposition, the trademark is registered. Certificate valid for 10 years, renewable indefinitely.
⬢Documents we'll need
Checklist
Applicant details
- · PAN of applicant (individual or company)
- · Address proof
- · Udyam registration / incorporation certificate (if SMB / company)
Trademark details
- · Clear image of the logo (if logo trademark)
- · Precise wording (if word mark)
- · User affidavit (if used before filing)
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▸FAQ
Common questions
How long does trademark registration take?
12–18 months from filing to final registration certificate. However, you can use the ™ symbol from the day you file, and you gain enforceable rights from the date of application.
What is a class in trademark law?
India follows the Nice Classification system, which sorts goods and services into 45 classes. A trademark is registered within specific classes — you cannot assume registration in one class protects you across all classes.
What's the difference between ™ and ®?
™ can be used from the day of filing an application. ® can be used only after the trademark is officially registered.
What if my trademark is rejected?
You can respond to the examination report (we handle this). If still rejected, you can attend a hearing or appeal. We include one round of response in all tiers; the Growth tier includes two rounds.
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