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Establish Practice · Trademark Registration

Protect the name before someone else does.

A registered trademark gives you the exclusive legal right to use your mark, the power to stop copycats, and a brand asset that grows in value over time. We handle the search, the filing, and — where you need it — every stage through to approval.

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What a Trademark Gives You

Four protections, one filing.

01

Exclusive ownership

Of your mark for the goods and services you register it under.

02

The right to act

Take legal action against anyone who copies or imitates your brand.

03

The ® symbol

Use ® once registered, and ™ from the day we file, while pending.

04

10 years, renewable

Protection for 10 years, renewable indefinitely in further 10-year blocks.

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Two Things to Decide First

What you protect, and where.

Two independent choices determine what your trademark protects — and what it costs.

A · The type of mark

Wordmark
Your name as text — protected in any font, colour, or styling.
Logo
Your logo, symbol, or device as a visual element.
Composite
The logo and name together, as one combined unit.

Our recommendation: a composite protects only the combined lockup — not the name or logo on their own. For brands serious about protection, we usually advise filing the wordmark and logo as two separate applications.

B · The class(es)

Trademarks in India follow the international NICE Classification of 45 classes — Classes 1–34 cover goods, 35–45 cover services. You register only for the class(es) that match your business. A few examples:

  • A café or restaurant → Class 43
  • A packaged food product → Class 30
  • Software or a tech platform → Class 9 and/or 42
  • Clothing and apparel → Class 25
  • A retail business → Class 35

The government fee is charged per class. We help you identify exactly which class(es) you need — so you neither under-protect nor overpay.

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Our Two Packages

Get on record, or go all the way.

Both packages are charged per application — per mark, per class. Our professional fee is separate from the government fee.

Trademark Basic

₹8,000 per application
Get your application on record and your priority date secured.
  • Trademark public search — we check the IP India database for conflicting marks before filing
  • Application filing (Form TM-A) — filed correctly; your number and date issued immediately
  • ™ symbol usable from the day we file
  • Objection reply
  • Hearing representation
  • Managed end-to-end to approval
Choose Basic
End-to-end

Trademark Bundle

₹20,000 per application
We stay with you from filing all the way to approval.
  • Everything in Basic
  • User Affidavit, where applicable — prepared and notarised
  • Objection reply — reasoned reply to Section 9 / 11 objections, filed within deadline
  • Hearing representation — we prepare and represent your case before the Registrar
  • End-to-end support, filing to approval
  • A single point of contact managing every stage
Choose Bundle

A note on government fees. These are charged per class, per application, by the IP India Registry — separate from our professional fee. If you register as an MSME (Udyam) or DPIIT-recognised startup, your government fee is effectively halved: ₹4,500 instead of ₹9,000 per class. We can help you obtain Udyam first — it's free and quick — so you file at the lower rate.

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The Registration Journey

From filing to ®, stage by stage.

The path every application follows — and where each package's support applies.

Stage 01

Public search

We screen the IP India database for conflicts before filing, to reduce the risk of objection.

Both packages
Stage 02

Filing (TM-A)

Application filed; number and filing date issued the same day. ™ usable immediately.

Both packages
Stage 03

Examination

The Registry examines the mark and issues an Examination Report — accepting it, or objecting under Section 9 (too generic) or Section 11 (too similar).

Stage 04

Objection reply

If objected, a reasoned reply must be filed within 30 days. Missing it can cause the application to be treated as abandoned.

Bundle
Stage 05

Hearing

If the written reply doesn't satisfy the examiner, the matter is listed for a hearing before the Registrar.

Bundle
Stage 06

Publication

Once accepted, the mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for public review.

Stage 07

Opposition window

For 4 months from publication, any third party may oppose. If unopposed, the application proceeds.

Stage 08

Registration

The Registration Certificate is issued and you may use the ® symbol. Protection lasts 10 years, renewable.

What We'll Need

To begin, in brief.

Once you confirm your package and pay the advance, we'll share a short Intake & Requirement Form. In brief, we'll need:

  • Applicant details — full legal name, address, nationality, contact, and entity type (plus Udyam/DPIIT proof if claiming the concession)
  • The mark itself — the exact wordmark spelling and/or a high-resolution logo file
  • The type(s) of mark and a clear description of your goods/services (we confirm the correct class)
  • If claiming prior use — your date of first use and supporting evidence
  • A signed authorisation (Power of Attorney) for us to act before the Registry — we provide the format
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Timelines — An Honest View

Governed by the Registry, not by us.

Filing

Same day

Filing and acknowledgement happen the same day. You can start using ™ immediately.

Examination

A few months

The examination report typically follows a few months after filing, depending on Registry backlog.

Smooth cases

6–18 months

To registration in smooth, unopposed cases — commonly 6 to 18 months end to end.

If contested

Longer

An objection or opposition extends the timeline, adding reply, hearing, or opposition stages.

Trademark timelines are governed by the Registry, and outcomes are never guaranteed. What we guarantee is correct, timely filings, proactive management of every deadline, and a single point of contact who keeps you informed at each stage.

Ready to protect your brand?

Book a short consultation and we'll map out exactly which marks and classes you need, with an itemised quote.