Trademark Registration in India
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Protect your brand name, logo, slogan, or design with Trademark Registration and gain exclusive legal rights in India. Whether you’re a startup, MSME, or established business, registering your trademark ensures no one else can legally use your identity.
What is Trademark Registration?
Trademark Registration is the process of legally securing your brand name, logo, slogan, or symbol under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Once registered, the trademark owner gets exclusive usage rights and legal protection against infringement.
Why Register for Trademark Registration?
Legal Ownership
Trademark registration gives you exclusive legal rights over your brand name, logo, or slogan. This means no one else can legally use your registered trademark without your permission. If someone tries, you can take legal action against them.
Your brand identity
Your brand identity—name, logo, tagline, symbol—is what customers recognize and trust. A registered trademark safeguards these elements, so your brand cannot be copied or misused by competitors or counterfeiters.
Trust & Recognition
A registered trademark builds credibility and trust among customers. When people see ™ or ®, they know your brand is established and protected, making them more likely to buy from you. It also sets you apart from unregistered or duplicate brands.
Valuable Business Asset
A trademark becomes an intangible asset of your business. Its value increases with your brand's growth. You can sell, assign, license, or franchise your trademark—just like a physical property—making it a great monetizable asset.
More Benefits to Scale Your Business
1. Exclusive Rights Over Your Brand
Trademark registration gives you legal ownership and exclusive usage rights over your brand name, logo, symbol, or slogan. No one else can legally use it without your permission.
2. Builds Brand Recognition & Trust
A registered trademark increases your brand’s credibility. Customers trust and prefer brands that show ® or ™ symbols, as they reflect authenticity and professionalism.
3. Protects Against Copycats & Infringement
Trademark registration helps you legally stop others from using your brand name or a similar one. It gives you the right to sue in case of infringement or brand misuse.
4. Valuable Business Asset
Your trademark becomes a business asset that gains value over time. It can be sold, assigned, franchised, or licensed—just like real estate or intellectual property.
5. Helps in Business Expansion
If you’re planning to franchise your business or expand globally, having a registered trademark makes it much easier. It’s also a requirement for international trademark filing under the Madrid Protocol.
6. Boosts Online Protection (Domain & Social Media)
Trademark registration can help protect your brand online by allowing you to report and remove fake profiles, domain squatters, or counterfeit sellers on platforms like Instagram, Amazon, or Google.
7. Use of ® Symbol
Once registered, you can use the ® symbol next to your brand name or logo. This symbol adds legal weight and visibility to your brand’s protection status.
8. Enables Legal Recourse in Case of Disputes
If someone copies or misuses your trademark, you can file a case in court under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It gives you a strong legal footing to protect your brand identity.
9. 10-Year Validity with Easy Renewals
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed every 10 years indefinitely, ensuring lifetime protection with minimal effort.
10. Government Incentives & Recognition
In some schemes (especially for startups and MSMEs), a registered trademark improves your chances of getting government incentives, grants, and tender approvals.
How to Set It Up: The simple steps
1. Trademark Search
Conduct a thorough search on the IP India Trademark Search Portal to ensure your brand name/logo is unique.
This helps avoid legal issues or rejection due to similarity with existing marks.
2. Choose the Correct Trademark Class
There are 45 trademark classes under the Nice Classification:
Classes 1–34: Goods
Classes 35–45: Services
Select the class that best represents your product or service.
3. Prepare the Required Documents
Trademark details (wordmark/logo)
Applicant’s identity proof (PAN/Aadhar for individuals; COI for companies)
Address proof
MSME/Udyam Registration Certificate (if applicable)
Signed Power of Attorney (Form TM-48)
Authorization letter
4. File Trademark Application (Form TM-A)
Apply online via https://ipindia.gov.in or through a trademark agent.
Government Fee:
₹4,500 per class (Individuals, Startups, MSMEs)
₹9,000 per class (Other Entities)
Receive TM Application Number and acknowledgment instantly.
5. Examination of Application
The Trademark Examiner reviews your application.
If no issues are found, it moves to publication.
If objections arise, an Examination Report is issued.
You must reply within 30 days with legal and factual justifications.
6. Publication in Trademark Journal
Once accepted, the mark is published in the Trademark Journal.
A 4-month window is provided for public opposition.
7. Opposition (if any)
If opposed, both parties must submit evidence.
A hearing may be scheduled.
The Trademark Registry gives a final decision.
8. Trademark Registration Certificate Issued
If no opposition is received, or you win the case, your trademark is registered.
You’ll get the Trademark Registration Certificate.
You can now use the ® (Registered) symbol.
9. Trademark Validity & Renewal
The trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of registration.
It can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years.
10. Timeline Overview
Application Filing: Immediate
Examination Report: 1–3 months
Journal Publication: 4 months
Opposition (if any): Within 4 months
Final Registration: Usually 6–18 months
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant (mandatory)
- PAN Card of the business or individual
- Business Name and Type (Proprietorship, Partnership, Pvt Ltd, etc.)
- Mobile Number linked with Aadhaar (for OTP verification)
- Email ID
- Business Address
- Bank Account Details (Bank name, account number, IFSC code)
- NIC Code (Nature of business activity – manufacturing or service)
- Investment Details (in plant, machinery, or equipment)
- Annual Turnover Details (approximate)
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Common Questions
Most Popular Questions
A trademark is a unique sign, logo, name, word, or symbol used by businesses to distinguish their products/services from others in the market.
Registering a trademark gives you exclusive legal rights to your brand, prevents unauthorized use, builds credibility, and helps protect your identity nationwide.
It usually takes 6 to 18 months, depending on objections, opposition, and examination speed.
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years.
There are 45 trademark classes. Classes 1–34 cover goods, and classes 35–45 cover services. You must choose the correct class based on your business activity.
Yes, you can register a wordmark (text-based brand name) even without a logo.
Form TM-A is the official application form used to file a trademark in India.
Yes, individuals, startups, MSMEs, and companies can all apply for a trademark.