Trademark Registration Process in India

Posted By Nitin Agarwal on 16 Jun 2025

Step 1: Trademark Search

• Purpose: Ensure your trademark is unique and not already registered.

• How: Use the IP India online portal:
  https://ipindia.gov.in → Trade Marks → Public Search.

• Search by: Wordmark, Vienna Code (for logos), Class (out of 45 classes).

Step 2: Determine the Correct Class

• India follows the Nice Classification System (45 classes):

  • Classes 1-34: Goods

  • Classes 35-45: Services

• Use the classification tool on the IP India website to find the right class(es) for your goods/services.

Step 3: File the Trademark Application (Form TM-A)

• Mode: Online via IP India portal or physically at a TM Registry Office.

• Documents Required:

  • Applicant details (individual, company, etc.)

  • Logo or trademark (if any)

  • Details of goods/services

  • Power of attorney (if filing via agent)

  • Priority date claim (if applicable)

• Fee (as of 2024):

  • ₹4,500 (individual/startup/small enterprise) – online

  • ₹9,000 (others) – online

Step 4: Examination by Trademark Office

• The registry examines:

  • Uniqueness/conflict with existing marks

  • Descriptiveness or generality

• Outcome:

  • Accepted: Moves to publication

  • Objected: Examination report is issued. You must respond within 1 month.

Step 5: Publication in Trademark Journal

• If accepted, your TM is published for 4 months for public opposition.

• If opposed, you must respond and attend hearings.

• If no opposition, or if you win opposition, the process continues.

Step 6: Registration and Issuance of Certificate

• Trademark is registered after successful journal publication.

• You receive a Registration Certificate, valid for 10 years.

Step 7: Renewal (Post-Registration)

• Trademark must be renewed every 10 years using Form TM-R.

• Can be renewed 1 year before expiry.

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