Trademark Registration
Protect your brand name or logo with a stronger trademark application. We run a preliminary search, select the right class, prepare the filing with AI checks and expert review, and track it through examination.
Quick answer
A trademark is registered per class under the NICE classification's 45 classes, so the government fee is charged for every class you file in: ₹4,500 per class for an individual, startup or small enterprise, or ₹9,000 per class for everyone else — those are the e-filing rates, and paper filing costs ₹5,000 and ₹10,000 respectively. MyFinancialAdvisory's professional fee starts at ₹1,499 plus GST per application. Filing takes 2–5 working days and you can use the ™ symbol from the moment you file — but ® depends on getting through examination and the four-month opposition window, so the full cycle usually runs to several months or more. A preliminary search first is strongly recommended, because it surfaces conflicting marks before you spend the government fee on an application likely to be refused. A registration lasts ten years from the date of application, not from the date it is granted, and is renewable indefinitely.
Applies to: Financial year 2026-27Jurisdiction: India — Trade Marks Act 1999, filed with the Trade Marks Registry (CGPDTM)Sources checked: 19 August 2026
Starts at
₹1,499
+ GST | Govt. fee extra (per class)
Timeline
Filing in 2–5 working days
Documents
3–5 documents
Preliminary search included
AI conflict checks
Class selection support
Lifecycle tracking
Pricing
Protect your brand. Transparent pricing.
Professional fee plus the government fee per class. Government fee is lower for individuals, startups (DPIIT) and MSMEs.
Search & Advice
Know your risk before you file
+ GST | No govt. fee at this stage
- Preliminary trademark search
- Class recommendation
- Conflict & similarity flags
- Filing strategy call
Registration
Search, prepare & file
+ GST | Govt. fee extra per class
- Everything in Search & Advice
- Application drafting with AI checks
- Filing in 1 class (TM-A)
- Filing acknowledgement & TM number
- Examination status tracking
- Use of the ™ symbol guidance
- + 1 more inclusions
Brand Protect
File + defend the first objection
+ GST | Govt. fee extra per class
- Everything in Registration
- Objection reply drafting (one)
- Hearing preparation guidance
- Trademark watch for 1 year
- Renewal reminder setup
Prices are professional fees and indicative. Government fees, stamp duty, DSC, PAN/TAN, state charges and third-party costs are extra and may change. A final engagement summary separates each component before payment.
Overview
What is Trademark Registration?
A trademark is a sign — a name, logo, tagline or combination — that distinguishes your goods or services from others. Registering it with the Trade Marks Registry (IP India) gives you exclusive rights to use the mark for the goods/services in your class, and the ability to take action against copycats.
India follows a class-based system (the NICE classification) with 45 classes. You register a mark for specific classes that match your business, and the government fee is charged per class. Once your application is accepted and advertised without successful opposition, the mark proceeds to registration, typically valid for ten years and renewable.
MyFinancialAdvisory begins with a preliminary search to surface conflicts, recommends the right class, prepares the application with AI checks, and files it — then tracks examination, publication and any objection. We never guarantee registration, because acceptance ultimately rests with the Registry.
Is it for you?
Who needs it — and who doesn't
Recommended if
- You have a brand name, logo or tagline customers recognise you by
- You're building a D2C or consumer brand
- You want to stop others from using a similar mark
- You're raising funding and investors expect IP protection
- You sell on marketplaces that require brand registry
- You're expanding and want to secure the name early
May not be needed if
- You use a purely generic or descriptive term with no distinctiveness
- You have no plans to build or defend a brand identity
- You're using someone else's mark under licence
- You're only testing a name you may change soon (search first)
Benefits
Why it's worth doing right
Exclusive rights
Use the mark for your class and stop others from using a confusingly similar one.
Brand as an asset
A registered trademark is intellectual property you can licence, franchise or sell.
Legal protection
Take infringement action and seek remedies against copycats.
Use the ® symbol
Display ® once registered — a strong signal of an owned, protected brand.
Marketplace registry
Qualify for brand registry programmes on major e-commerce platforms.
Nationwide cover
Protection across India for the goods/services in your registered classes.
Eligibility
Eligibility & key conditions
- Any individual, business or entity can apply as the owner
- The mark should be distinctive — not generic or purely descriptive
- The mark should not conflict with an existing registered or pending mark
- Correct class selection for your goods/services
- Startups (DPIIT), individuals and MSMEs get a lower government fee
- Prior-use evidence strengthens the application if you've been using the mark
Documents
Documents required
Applicant & mark
- Name, address and type of applicant (individual / company / LLP)
- The brand name and/or logo (clear image if a logo)
- List of goods/services and proposed class
- Date of first use, if already in use (with evidence)
Authorisation & benefits
- Signed Form TM-48 (Power of Attorney) authorising the filing
- Udyam / DPIIT certificate (to claim the reduced fee, if applicable)
- Identity proof of the applicant / authorised signatory
Process
A clear path from start to filed
Official filing
How the IP India (Trade Marks Registry) flow works
Applications are filed online with the Trade Marks Registry under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 using Form TM-A, along with a Power of Attorney (TM-48). On filing, you receive an application number and can begin using the ™ symbol immediately.
The Registry examines the application and may issue an examination report raising objections (for example, under Sections 9 or 11). A reply must be filed; a hearing may follow. If accepted, the mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for four months, during which third parties may oppose. If there's no successful opposition, the mark proceeds to registration and you can use ®.
MyFinancialAdvisory prepares the application to reduce avoidable objections, tracks each stage and drafts objection replies where needed. We cannot guarantee acceptance — that decision rests with the Registry — and we keep your portal updated at every stage.
Portal stages
- 1File TM-A + TM-48 — application number
- 2Use the ™ symbol
- 3Examination report (if any) & reply
- 4Publication in the Trade Marks Journal
- 5Opposition window (4 months)
- 6Registration & ® symbol
Costs
Fees & cost breakdown
| Cost component | Indicative amount |
|---|---|
| Professional fee (MFA)+ GST, per application | From ₹1,499 |
| Government fee — individual / startup / MSMEOnline filing, reduced rate | ₹4,500 per class |
| Government fee — others (companies)Online filing, standard rate | ₹9,000 per class |
| Objection reply (if raised)Optional, per reply | From ₹2,499 |
| Renewal (after 10 years)Keeps the mark active | Govt. fee + professional fee |
Government fees are per class and depend on applicant type. Startups with DPIIT recognition, individuals and MSMEs qualify for the reduced rate. Amounts are indicative and subject to current IP India schedules.
Deliverables
What you receive on completion
After this filing
What you need to stay compliant next
Respond to examination
If the Registry objects, file a well-reasoned reply (and attend a hearing if scheduled) within the deadline.
Monitor publication & opposition
Watch the Journal during the four-month opposition window and respond to any opposition.
Renew every 10 years
A registered trademark is valid for ten years and must be renewed to stay protected.
Use it and watch for misuse
Use the mark in commerce and monitor for similar marks; a trademark watch helps you act early.
Avoid delays
Common mistakes & reasons for rejection
Common mistakes
- Filing without a search and clashing with an existing mark
- Choosing the wrong class for your actual goods/services
- Trying to register a generic or purely descriptive term
- Submitting a low-quality or inconsistent logo image
- Missing the deadline to reply to an examination objection
- Claiming a first-use date you can't support with evidence
Why filings get rejected or delayed
- Similarity to an earlier registered or pending mark (Section 11)
- Lack of distinctiveness or descriptiveness (Section 9)
- Incorrect applicant details or class
- No or late reply to the examination report
- Successful opposition during publication
Risks
Penalties & risks of getting it wrong
No protection if unregistered
Without registration, enforcing your brand rights is harder and more expensive.
Loss of priority
If someone else files first, you may lose the right to your own brand name.
Lapse on non-renewal
Failing to renew lets the registration lapse and the mark can be claimed by others.
AI-powered assistance
AI does the heavy lifting. Experts make the call.
AI assists with checks, drafting and explanations only. A qualified professional reviews every defined checkpoint and the final filing before submission. AI does not make consequential compliance decisions on its own.
Is your brand name actually available?
Run a quick conflict and class check with the AI Advisor before you spend on a filing, or talk to an expert.
Compare
Trademark Registration vs Copyright
| Factor | Trademark Registration | Copyright |
|---|---|---|
| Protects | Brand names, logos, taglines | Original creative works |
| Governing law | Trade Marks Act, 1999 | Copyright Act, 1957 |
| Term | 10 years, renewable | Author's life + 60 years (typically) |
| Symbol | ™ / ® | © |
| Best for | Brand identity | Content, design, software, art |
| Renewal | Required | Not required |
Use cases
Built for how real businesses operate
D2C brand
Need: Own the brand name nationally
We suggest: Trademark in the relevant class(es)
Restaurant / café
Need: Protect the name and logo
We suggest: Trademark + logo registration
SaaS startup
Need: Secure the product name
We suggest: Trademark + consider copyright for code
Apparel label
Need: Stop copycats on marketplaces
We suggest: Trademark + brand registry
Agency
Need: Protect the agency name
We suggest: Trademark in the services class
Manufacturer
Need: Protect a product sub-brand
We suggest: Trademark per product line
Content creator
Need: Protect a show / channel name
We suggest: Trademark the name; copyright the content
Why MyFinancialAdvisory
A more accountable way to stay compliant
Quality & accountability
Reviewed by compliance experts
Every trademark registration engagement is prepared with structured checks and signed off by qualified professionals before anything is filed — speed without sacrificing accuracy.
Reviewed by
MFA IP Desk
Trademark & IP review
Trademark applications on MyFinancialAdvisory are reviewed by professionals experienced in Indian trademark practice before filing. (Reviewer profile is a placeholder until the named expert is published.)
Structured document checks
Documents and eligibility follow structured checks before expert review.
Expert-reviewed before filing
A qualified professional signs off every defined checkpoint.
Compliance-safe guidance
Advice mapped to current rules — no shortcuts, no guesswork.
Illustrative scenarios based on typical engagements — not verified customer reviews. We don’t publish ratings or testimonials we haven’t collected and verified.
“The search flagged a near-identical mark — we pivoted the name before wasting the government fee.”
Kabir D.
Founder, apparel label
“Filed in three days and I could use ™ right away. The reminders for the objection deadline were a lifesaver.”
Meera J.
Café owner
Resources
Related guides & reading
How to choose the right trademark class
A walkthrough of the NICE classification for Indian businesses.
Read moreWhat to do when your trademark is objected
Understanding examination reports and how to reply.
Read moreBrand name risk checker
See potential conflicts before you file.
Read moreKeep exploring
FAQs
Trademark Registration — frequently asked questions
How long does trademark registration take?
Filing is done in 2–5 working days, and you can use ™ immediately. Full registration can take several months to over a year, depending on examination, publication and any objection or opposition — timelines set by the Registry.
What's the difference between ™ and ®?
You can use ™ as soon as you file, to claim the mark. You can use ® only after the trademark is officially registered.
What is a trademark class?
India uses 45 NICE classes covering different goods and services. You register your mark for the class(es) that match your business; the government fee is per class.
Do I need to do a search first?
Strongly recommended. A preliminary search surfaces conflicting marks so you don't waste the government fee on an application likely to be objected or refused.
What is the government fee?
₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups (DPIIT) and MSMEs, or ₹9,000 per class for others, for online filing. It's charged per class and is separate from our professional fee.
Can an individual register a trademark?
Yes. Individuals, companies, LLPs, partnerships and other entities can all own trademarks, and individuals qualify for the reduced government fee.
Can I register just a logo?
Yes. You can register a wordmark (the name), a logo, or a combined mark. A logo should be submitted as a clear, high-quality image.
What happens if my application is objected?
The Registry issues an examination report. We draft a reasoned reply within the deadline, and a hearing may follow. Many objections are resolved with a strong reply.
What is publication and opposition?
Accepted marks are published in the Trade Marks Journal for four months, during which third parties can oppose. If there's no successful opposition, the mark proceeds to registration.
How long is a trademark valid?
Ten years from the date of application, and it can be renewed indefinitely in ten-year blocks by paying the renewal fee.
Can you guarantee my trademark will be registered?
No, and you should be cautious of anyone who does. Acceptance rests with the Registry. We improve your odds with a search and a well-prepared application, but we don't promise outcomes.
What is Form TM-48?
It's the Power of Attorney authorising us to file and act on the application on your behalf. It's a standard part of the filing.
Do startups get a discount?
Yes. Startups with DPIIT recognition, individuals and MSMEs qualify for the reduced government fee of ₹4,500 per class instead of ₹9,000.
Can I file in multiple classes?
Yes. If your goods/services span multiple classes, you can file in each; the government fee applies per class. We'll recommend the classes that actually fit.
What if someone is already using my brand name?
If there's an earlier registered or pending mark, your application may be objected or opposed. A search up front tells you this so you can adjust strategy.
Can I trademark a tagline or slogan?
Yes, if it's distinctive. Generic or purely descriptive slogans are harder to register. We'll assess distinctiveness during the search.
What is a trademark watch?
A monitoring service that alerts you when similar marks are filed or published, so you can oppose or act early. It's included in our Brand Protect package for a year.
Can I sell or licence my trademark?
Yes. A registered trademark is an asset you can licence, assign or franchise through the proper trademark filings.
Does registration protect me outside India?
No. Indian registration covers India. For other countries you need separate or international (Madrid Protocol) filings, which we can guide you on.
How is my information handled?
Documents are stored in a private vault with time-limited access, never as public links. We don't scrape IP India; access is role-based and audited.
Does AI decide if my mark is registrable?
No. AI assists with search, class selection and checks; a qualified professional reviews the strategy and application. The final acceptance decision is the Registry's.
How do I get started?
Start with a search or talk to an expert. Share your brand name or logo and what you sell, and we'll send a risk-and-class report before you commit to filing.
References
Official sources
- Intellectual Property India (CGPDTM) — trade marks, forms and the fee schedule
- Trade Marks Registry — public search for existing and pending marks
Rules, fees and due dates change by notification. Confirm the current position on the official portal before you act.
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