Trademark Registration
Protect your brand name and logo — comprehensive search, correct class selection and TM-A filing by IP experts.
- Exclusive Nationwide Rights
- Use the ® Symbol
- Valuable Business Asset
What is Trademark Registration?
Your brand name and logo are among your most valuable assets — and without trademark registration, anyone can copy them. A registered trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 gives you exclusive nationwide rights for 10 years (renewable forever), the ® symbol, and the legal power to stop infringers.
Taxwapsi’s IP experts run a comprehensive availability search across the trademark registry and phonetic similarities, select the correct class(es) from the 45 Nice classes (wrong class = useless protection), and file your TM-A application precisely — including prior-use claims with user affidavits where they strengthen your rights.
You can start using the ™ symbol the day we file. We then track your application through examination, advertisement in the Trademark Journal and registration — with our Standard and Pro plans covering examination-objection replies, the stage where most self-filed applications die.
Expert Pro Tip
File under your individual name or claim MSME/startup status — the government fee drops from ₹9,000 to ₹4,500 per class, and you can always assign the mark to your company later.
Choose Your Package
Transparent pricing — professional fee shown, government fees extra where noted.
Starter
Search + filing in one class.
+ Govt. Fee
Get StartedWhat you'll get
- Comprehensive TM search
- Class selection by IP expert
- TM-A application drafting & filing
- TM-48 POA preparation
- Use ™ from filing day
- Application status tracking
Standard
Filing + examination objection cover.
+ Govt. Fee
Get StartedWhat you'll get
- Everything in Starter
- User affidavit drafting (if prior use)
- Examination report analysis
- Objection reply drafting & filing (Sec 9/11)
- Journal publication monitoring
- Priority support
Pro
End-to-end till registration + hearing support.
+ Govt. Fee
Get StartedWhat you'll get
- Everything in Standard
- Show-cause hearing representation
- Opposition counter-statement (if opposed)
- Registration certificate follow-through
- 10-year renewal reminder
- Dedicated IP attorney
* Timelines depend on government processing. T&C apply.
Benefits of Trademark Registration
Exclusive Nationwide Rights
Sole right to use the mark for your goods/services across India — and the power to sue infringers for damages and injunctions.
Use the ® Symbol
A registered mark deters copycats instantly and signals an established, protected brand.
Valuable Business Asset
Trademarks can be valued, sold, licensed and franchised — they appreciate as your brand grows.
10-Year Protection, Renewable Forever
Each registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely — your brand stays yours.
Marketplace & Franchise Ready
Amazon Brand Registry, franchise agreements and licensing deals all require a registered (or applied) trademark.
Global Filing Foundation
An Indian application is your base for international protection via the Madrid Protocol.
How It Works — Step by Step
- 1
Comprehensive Trademark SearchDay 1
Identical and phonetically similar marks searched across relevant classes in the registry — we tell you honestly if your mark is risky.
- 2
Class Selection & Application DraftingDay 2
Correct Nice class(es) selected; application drafted with goods/services description, logo/wordmark and user-date claims.
- 3
TM-A FilingDay 3
Application e-filed with the Trademark Registry — your ™ rights and priority date start now.
- 4
Examination & Journal Publication
The Registry examines (typically 30–45 days) and, if clear, advertises the mark in the Trademark Journal for a 4-month opposition window.
- 5
Registration Certificate
If unopposed, the registration certificate is issued — full registration typically takes 8–18 months, while your protection dates back to filing.
Documents Required
Prepare your documents in the order below — start with Document 1 and move down the list.
Applicant Documents
- 1
Applicant PAN & AadhaarRequired
Of the individual, or COI + PAN for companies/LLPs.
- 2
Logo / WordmarkRequired
High-resolution logo image (or plain wordmark text) exactly as used.
- 3
Form TM-48 (Power of Attorney)Required
Authorising our attorney to file and prosecute — we prepare it for signature.
- 4
MSME / Startup CertificateIf applicable
Udyam or DPIIT certificate halves the government fee to ₹4,500 per class.
Prior Use Documents (if claiming use)
- 5
User AffidavitIf applicable
Affidavit supporting the date of first use — we draft this.
- 6
Proof of UseIf applicable
Invoices, packaging, ads or website screenshots showing the mark in commerce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can be registered as a trademark?
Brand names, logos, taglines, letters, numerals, shapes of goods, packaging, sound marks and colour combinations — anything capable of distinguishing your goods/services and being represented graphically. Generic and purely descriptive terms are refused.
What is the government fee for trademark filing?
₹4,500 per class per mark for individuals, startups (DPIIT) and MSMEs (Udyam); ₹9,000 for other entities, per e-filing. Each additional class costs the same fee again.
How long does registration take?
Filing takes 1–3 days. Examination typically happens within 1–2 months. If there are no objections or oppositions, registration commonly completes in 8–18 months. Your legal priority runs from the filing date either way.
What are the 45 trademark classes?
The Nice Classification groups all goods (classes 1–34) and services (35–45). E.g. class 25 is clothing, 35 retail/advertising, 41 education, 42 software services. Filing in the wrong class gives no protection where you actually trade — expert classification matters.
Can I use ™ before registration?
Yes — ™ can be used as soon as you claim the mark (ideally after filing). The ® symbol is legally permitted only after the registration certificate is issued; misusing ® is an offence.
What happens if my application gets objected?
Examination objections under Sections 9 (descriptiveness) or 11 (similarity) are common and answerable — a well-drafted reply with evidence usually clears them. Our plans include objection-reply drafting; you can also buy it standalone.
What if someone opposes my trademark?
After journal publication, third parties get 4 months to oppose. Oppositions involve counter-statements, evidence and hearings — rarer than objections, and our IP attorneys handle them end to end if they arise.
Should I register in my name or my company’s name?
Both work. Individual filing keeps the lower fee and survives company changes; company filing keeps brand and business together for investors. Marks can be assigned between them later — we advise based on your plans.
How long is the registration valid?
10 years from the application date, renewable every 10 years indefinitely via TM-R. We track renewal windows for all clients.
Does an Indian trademark protect me abroad?
No — rights are territorial. For international protection, file via the Madrid Protocol designating chosen countries, using your Indian application as the base. We handle Madrid filings too.
What Our Clients Say
4.6/5(2,000+ reviews)Our trademark got objected and we were clueless. Their IP attorney drafted a brilliant reply — mark accepted and published within months.
My Pvt Ltd was registered in 12 days flat. Every step explained, pricing exactly as quoted, and the post-incorporation kit covered everything. Highly recommended.
GST registration done in 4 days with zero running around. Now they handle my monthly returns too — I just forward invoices on WhatsApp.
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