Trademark Registration in India, Filed Online

Trademark registration protects your brand name, logo or slogan on the Register of Trade Marks kept by the Registrar of Trade Marks at IP India. StampMitra helps you choose classes, prepare Form TM-A and file it online. We are a filing assistance platform, not the government.

Government fee (e-filing): ₹4,500 per class and per mark, individual / startup / small enterprise
Validity: 10 years from the date of application
StampMitra fee: Per mark and class we confirm the exact amount before filing

What trademark registration gives you

You apply to the Registrar of Trade Marks under IP India (the office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks). A word, logo, shape, colour combination, sound, series of marks, collective mark or certification mark can be registered. Goods and services are grouped in the 45 classes of the Nice Classification: classes 1 to 34 are goods and 35 to 45 are services.

Who can apply and which fee category applies

There is no turnover or business-size test.

Any person or entity
Proposed-to-be-used marks are allowed
Reduced fee category
Proprietorship
Partnership, LLP, company
Foreign applicants

Government fees (e-filing)

First Schedule, Trade Marks Rules, 2017, as shown on the IP India fee page on 25 October 2026.

Application, Form TM-A, per class and per mark: ₹4,500
Application, physical filing, per class and per mark: ₹5,000
Expedited examination (Rule 34, e-filing only; requested after the application number is issued): ₹20,000
Renewal, Form TM-R, per class: ₹9,000 (₹10,000 physical)
Renewal surcharge (late renewal), in addition to the renewal fee: ₹4,500
Restoration and renewal, in addition to the renewal fee, per class: ₹9,000

Work out your government fee

Tick what applies and enter the number of classes. A name and a logo are two marks, so tick the second mark too.

Documents and details you need

The Rules list particulars, not a fixed set of ID documents. Helpful items make the application easier to prepare and verify.

Applicant name, address, nationality or entity type
Representation of the mark
Description of goods or services
Date of first use, or "proposed to be used"
Signed authorisation for the agent in Form TM-M
Digital signature certificate for e-filing

How a trademark application moves through IP India

Official stages under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.

Time limits, validity and renewal

The Registry does not publish a fixed time to the first examination report or to registration, so we do not promise one.

Reply to an Examination Report: One month from receipt
Cure a formality defect: One month
Third-party opposition: 4 months from Journal publication
Counterstatement to a notice of opposition: 2 months from receiving the notice
Validity of registration: 10 years from the date of application, renewable in 10-year blocks
Renewal filing window: Up to 1 year before expiry

Got an Examination Report? Count your reply date

The reply period is one month from the date you received the report.

Common reasons for objections and how to avoid them

Refusals rest on section 9 (absolute grounds) and section 11 (earlier similar marks).

Choose a distinctive or coined name. Descriptive, generic or deceptive marks face objection under section 9.
Search for identical or similar marks in the same or related classes before you file (section 11).
Pick the right class. A class can be added later only by Form TM-M with a fee (Rule 23(6)).
Keep the goods and services description accurate. The Registrar can refuse an over-broad specification (Rule 23(5)).
State the date of first use and attach the user affidavit and proof if you claim prior use (Rule 25).
Upload a clear image of the mark within the 8 cm x 8 cm limit.

What StampMitra does for you

StampMitra is a filing assistance platform. It is not the Registry and not a law firm.

Class and specification guidance
Form TM-A preparation and filing
Authorisation and signing
Application tracking

How it works

Search the mark Search the IP India public database for identical or similar marks in your class.
File Form TM-A File the application online with the correct class, description and fee per class.
Reply to objections If an Examination Report is issued, reply within one month of receiving it.
Journal and opposition An accepted mark is advertised and third parties have 4 months to oppose.
Registration If unopposed, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum business size to register a trademark?

No. Any individual, proprietor, firm, company, LLP, trust, society or foreign person who uses or proposes to use a mark can apply. There is no turnover test.

Can I use my brand before it is registered?

Yes. Use TM while the application is pending. The ® symbol may be used only after registration; using it earlier is an offence under section 107.

How much is the government fee for a company?

₹9,000 per class and per mark for e-filing Form TM-A. Individuals, DPIIT startups and small enterprises pay ₹4,500 per class and per mark.

Do startups get a discount?

Yes. A DPIIT-recognised startup pays ₹4,500 per class and per mark instead of ₹9,000. You need to show the DPIIT certificate to claim it. DPIIT recognises companies, LLPs and registered partnership firms, not sole proprietors.

Can one application cover two classes?

Yes. One application can cover as many classes as you want, but the fee is charged for each class.

Can I apply for a logo and a word separately?

Yes, and you must. Each application covers one mark, so a word mark and a logo are filed as separate applications, each with its own government fee and our fee.

How long is the registration valid?

10 years from the date of the application. It can be renewed for further 10-year periods.

How long do I have to reply to an objection?

One month from the date you receive the Examination Report. If you miss it, the Registrar may treat the application as abandoned.

How long can others oppose my mark?

Third parties can file an opposition within 4 months of the date the mark appears in the Trade Marks Journal.

Does registration cover the whole of India?

Yes. There is one Register of Trade Marks for India. Registration does not give rights abroad.

Can a foreigner apply?

Yes. An applicant with no place of business in India must give an address for service in India.

Is company-name approval at MCA the same as a trademark?

No. Approval of a company name, a domain, a GST or Udyam name does not give trademark rights. A logo is also a separate copyright matter.