Register your brand name, logo, or slogan as a trademark
Visit Official Portal →💡 Trademark registration in India is handled by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The process involves filing Form TM-A online at ipindia.gov.in, selecting the relevant class (1-45), paying fees (₹4,500 for individuals), and completing the examination, publication, and opposition process. Registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
12 to 24 months (varies by workload and opposition)
₹4,500 for individuals/small enterprises; ₹9,000 for others (per class per application)
Any person or business entity (Indian or foreign) claiming to be the owner of a trademark can apply. The trademark must not be deceptive, identical to existing marks, or contrary to public morality.
Business owners, entrepreneurs, startups, and individuals who want to protect their brand identity — name, logo, slogan, or design — from being used by others.
Go to ipindia.gov.in -> Trade Mark Application -> Public Search. Search for existing trademarks similar to yours to avoid rejection.
Identify the appropriate class(es) from the 45 trademark classes (1-34 for goods, 35-45 for services). Use the IP India class finder tool.
Go to the IP India trademark portal, create an account, fill Form TM-A with applicant details, description, and class(es).
Upload the logo, Power of Attorney (Form TM-48), and pay the application fee online.
A trademark application number is generated. The examination starts within 1-2 months.
The Registrar examines the application. If accepted, it is published in the Trade Marks Journal. If not, a show cause or objection is issued.
Within 4 months of publication, any party can file an opposition. If no opposition or if opposition fails, the mark proceeds to registration.
The trademark is registered and a registration certificate is issued. Validity: 10 years, renewable.
To update the address, name, or assign a trademark to another entity, you must file the appropriate form with the Trademark Registry. Most changes require Form TM-P or TM-M.
Determine whether you need to change the name, address, or assign the trademark (each has a specific form).
File the appropriate form on the IP India portal with supporting documents (e.g., registration certificate, deed of assignment).
Pay the applicable fee for the correction or assignment.
After processing, an updated registration certificate is issued.
You can download the Trademark Registration Certificate from the IP India portal after the registration is complete. Use the 'Trade Mark Public Search' to view and download certificate details.
Go to ipindia.gov.in and search for your trademark using the name or application number.
Once registered, the certificate details are available in the public search. Click on the trademark to view the full details and download option.
If the online download is not available, file Form TM-P with the Registrar to request a certified copy of the registration certificate.
Check your trademark application status on the IP India portal using the application number or by searching with the trademark name.
Go to ipindia.gov.in -> Trade Mark -> Public Search. Enter the application number or trademark name.
The current status (Fresh, Opposed, Accepted, Registered, etc.) will be displayed along with the examination report.
If an examination report with objections is published, file a reply within 1 month using the appropriate form.
If opposition is filed, check the hearing date and file a counter-statement within 2 months.
Trademarks are classified under 45 classes — Classes 1-34 cover goods (chemicals, machinery, food, textiles, etc.) and Classes 35-45 cover services (advertising, insurance, education, restaurants, etc.). You must register in the class(es) relevant to your business.
It typically takes 12 to 24 months from application to registration, depending on the workload at the Trademark Registry and whether there are any oppositions.
TM indicates that a trademark application has been filed. R indicates that the trademark is registered and the owner has exclusive rights. Using TM without registration is allowed; using R without registration is illegal.
No. Trademarks that are purely descriptive of goods/services, generic terms, or deceptive marks are not registrable. The mark must be distinctive and not cause confusion.
File a renewal application (Form TM-R) within one year before the expiry date along with the renewal fee (₹4,500 for individuals, ₹9,000 for others). The renewal is valid for another 10 years.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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