Brand protection
Trademark registration.
Make it yours.
Your name and logo are among the most valuable things your business owns. We search, file and track your trademark so no one else can trade on your identity.
The basics
What is a trademark?
A trademark is any word, name, logo, symbol, colour combination, shape or sound that identifies your goods or services and distinguishes them from everyone else’s. Put simply, it is your brand — protected in law.
Registration under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 makes you the legal owner of the mark across India. Without it, stopping someone who copies your brand is slow, expensive and uncertain.
Trademark claimed
Use with any mark you claim — including once your application is filed.
Registered trademark
Only after registration. Valid for 10 years and renewable indefinitely.
Why register
What registration gives you.
Exclusive legal rights
Only you can use the mark for the registered goods and services — and you can act against infringers.
Nationwide protection
A registration is valid throughout India, not just where you trade today.
A valuable asset
A registered trademark can be sold, licensed or franchised like any other property.
Customer trust
The ® symbol signals an established brand and helps customers find the genuine product.
45 classes
Protect the mark in every class — 34 for goods, 11 for services — that your business covers.
Low cost, long life
Modest government fees for protection that lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.
What you can protect
Types of trademark.
Most businesses start with a word mark for the name and a device mark for the logo. We advise on the combination that gives you the strongest protection.
- 01
Word mark
One or more words, letters or numbers — e.g. a brand name.
- 02
Device / logo mark
A logo, label or design, with or without words.
- 03
Colour mark
A specific colour or colour combination used as a brand identifier.
- 04
Shape / 3D mark
The distinctive shape of goods or their packaging.
- 05
Sound mark
A sound represented graphically, such as a jingle.
- 06
Series, collective & certification marks
For families of marks, associations and certified standards.
Document checklist
What you need to send us.
A government fee is paid to the Trade Marks Registry for each class, and our professional fee is quoted upfront once we know your classes.
All applicants
- Brand name and/or logo
- Description of goods or services
- Date of first use (if already in use)
- Signed Form TM-48 (authorisation)
Individual / Proprietor
- PAN and Aadhaar (or passport / driving licence)
- Address proof
- Udyam certificate, to claim the lower fee
Company / LLP
- Certificate of incorporation
- Company or LLP PAN
- Board or partner resolution
- Startup India / Udyam certificate, if applicable
Partnership, Trust, Society or HUF
- Partnership deed / trust deed / registration certificate
- PAN of the entity
- ID and address proof of the signatory
Know the difference
Trademark, copyright or patent?
| Right | What it protects | How long |
|---|---|---|
| Trademark | Brand identifiers — names, logos, colours, shapes, sounds | 10 years, renewable indefinitely |
| Copyright | Original literary, artistic, musical and software works | Generally the author’s lifetime + 60 years |
| Patent | New, inventive and industrially applicable inventions | 20 years from filing |
We handle all three — copyright registration and patent search & filing too.
Our process
Six steps from idea to ®.
You handle the first two. We take care of everything after — including replies to the Registry.
Start nowShare details
Send us your brand, logo and business information through our online process.
Choose & pay
Confirm the classes and package, and pay online.
Availability search
We check the mark for conflicts with existing registrations and applications.
Prepare application
We draft the TM-A application and get the documents signed.
File with the Registry
The application is filed with the Trade Marks Registry and you receive the acknowledgement.
Track to registration
We monitor examination, publication and opposition, and respond on your behalf.
FAQ
Trademarks, answered.
Check your brand name
Search the official register yourself, or let us run a detailed availability check for you.
Visit IP IndiaWhat is a trademark class?
Goods and services are divided into 45 classes under the international Nice Classification — classes 1–34 cover goods and 35–45 cover services. You register your mark in each class that matches your business, and can apply in several classes at once.
How long is a registered trademark valid?
Ten years from the date of application. It can be renewed every ten years, indefinitely, on payment of the renewal fee.
When can I use ™ and ®?
You can use ™ with any mark you claim as yours, including once your application is filed. The ® symbol may be used only after the trademark is registered — using it earlier is an offence.
How long does registration take?
The application can be filed within a few working days of receiving your documents. If there are no objections or oppositions, the full process — examination, publication in the Trade Marks Journal and a four-month opposition window — typically takes 12 to 24 months.
How do I check whether my brand name is available?
Search the IP India public search tool before applying. We run this search, and check phonetically and visually similar marks, as part of every application.
Why do trademark applications get objections?
Common reasons are similarity to an existing mark, descriptive or generic words, geographical names, and missing information. For example, “Car” cannot be registered for cars but could be registered for electronics. We draft a reply if an objection is raised.
Can I file in my own name?
Yes. A trademark can be filed by an individual, proprietor, company, LLP, partnership, trust, society or HUF. Individuals, start-ups and small enterprises pay a lower government fee per class than other applicants.
Is an Indian trademark valid abroad?
No — registration under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 protects the mark in India only. International protection can be obtained through the Madrid Protocol, administered by WIPO.
Do I need to visit your office?
No. The entire process is online. All you need is an internet connection and your documents, wherever you are in India.
Your first consultation is free
Your brand deserves protection.
Tell us your brand name and what you sell. We’ll check availability and recommend the right classes — free.