Trademark Registration in India
Protect your brand name, logo or slogan with a registered trademark — valid for 10 years, renewable forever, and legally enforceable the moment registration is granted.
Register your trademark
Search, file and monitor — one engagement from application to certificate.
Talk to a CS →End-to-end trademark registration — search to certificate
Trademark Search
Conflict search across IP India before application — reduces objection and opposition risk.
Class Advisory
Correct Nice Classification classes identified for your goods and services.
TM-A Application Filing
Filed online on the IP India portal with correct goods/services description.
Examination Response
Written reply to Registrar's examination report prepared and filed within deadline.
Journal Monitoring
Trademark Journal monitored for 4 months; opposition alerts issued immediately.
Renewal Tracking
Registration renewal tracked and filed before 10-year expiry.
What every trademark applicant should know
TM from Date of Filing
The TM symbol can be used immediately on filing — no need to wait for registration.
R Only After Registration
Registered mark symbol only permitted after the Registrar grants registration.
10-Year Validity
Registration valid for 10 years from application date; renewable in perpetuity.
45 Nice Classification Classes
File in every relevant class — protection is class-specific.
4-Month Opposition Window
After journal advertisement, any person can oppose the mark within 4 months.
Non-Use Cancellation Risk
A registered mark unused for 5 continuous years can be cancelled on application.
Filing in the wrong class leaves your brand unprotected. A word mark registered only in Class 25 (clothing) does not stop a competitor from using the same name in Class 35 (retail services). We advise on multi-class strategy before filing.
Common mistakes in trademark applications
Simple steps, no surprises
Search & class advisory
Conflict search and class mapping completed before any application is filed.
Application filing
TM-A filed online; acknowledgement and filing date confirmed immediately.
Examination response
Registrar's examination report addressed with written arguments and evidence.
Journal monitoring & certificate
Opposition window monitored; registration certificate obtained and renewal scheduled.
Other services you may need
Frequently asked questions
A word, logo, slogan, colour combination, sound or shape that distinguishes your goods or services. It must be distinctive and not descriptive of the goods/services it covers.
Examination within 12–18 months of filing. With a response to objection and no opposition, total time is typically 18–24 months. The TM symbol can be used immediately on filing.
TM can be used from the date of filing. The R symbol can only be used after the trademark is officially registered by the Registrar of Trade Marks.
File in every class covering your current and reasonably foreseeable business activities. Under-filing leaves gaps competitors can exploit.
10 years from the date of application, renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year periods.
Yes — and it is advisable. A word mark protects the name in any font or colour. A device mark protects the specific visual.
The Registrar examines the application. If accepted, it is advertised in the Trademarks Journal for 4 months. If no opposition is filed, the registration certificate is issued.
Protect your brand with a registered trademark
Share your brand name, logo and business activity. We will advise on classes and file your application.