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Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand. Fast & Secure.

Secure exclusive rights over your brand name, logo, or slogan. Enjoy a `$50\%$` Government fee discount for MSMEs, individuals, and Startups. Includes expert conflict searching.

Authorized Trademark Agents
Use of ™ Symbol in 24 Hours
Free Trademark Public Search
🧾 Trademark Setup Rates
Individual / MSME Filing ₹2,999 onwards
Corporate Filing (Pvt Ltd / LLP) ₹4,999 onwards
Trademark Objection Reply ₹2,999 onwards
Trademark Hearing Representation ₹5,999 onwards

Rates exclude statutory government filing fees

What is a Trademark & Why is it Mandatory?

A Trademark (TM) is a distinct visual identifier—which can be a brand name, logo, sound, or unique packaging layout—acting as a guarantee of commercial origin under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Securing your trademark gives you absolute legal monopoly over your brand, prevents rivals from copying your designs, and lets you use the coveted **® symbol** once registered.

Trademark Fee Subsidy Matrix

The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks grants major discounts to small enterprises.

Applicant Class Type Government Portal Fee Statutory Subsidy Benefit
Individual / Sole Proprietor ₹4,500 Class 1 to 45 Save `$50\%$` of standard fee
Registered MSME / Udyam / Startup ₹4,500 Class 1 to 45 Save `$50\%$` of standard fee
Large Body Corporate / Others ₹9,000 Standard Rate No subsidy applicable
⚠ Critical Obstacles of Not Having a Trademark
Brand Hijacking Risks: Any competitor can register your brand name on the portal and legally force you to change your company name, logo, and domain.
Loss of Brand IP Assets: You cannot sell, license, or franchise your brand model to partners without a registered trademark.
Exclusion from Amazon Brand Registry: Leading e-commerce platforms restrict premium store structures and brand security features to trademark owners.
Domain Squatting: Competitors can purchase and block matching `.in` or `.com` web domains under your un-trademarked brand name.

💡 Quick Search Mandate: Over `$80\%$` of trademark rejections occur because applicants fail to run a strict public search across phonetically similar names prior to filing. We include a comprehensive multi-class public search free of cost.

Select Your Trademark Registration Plan

Transparent professional fees with no hidden costs. Select based on your legal structure.

INDIVIDUAL / MSME
Individual / MSME Filing

Recommended for sole proprietors, freelancers, and registered Udyam MSMEs wanting to secure their brand name.

What’s Covered
Comprehensive phonetic public search
Correct class classification advice
Form TM-A drafting and filing
Authorization letter preparation
Use of ™ symbol within 24 hours
₹3,999
₹2,999 onwards
LITIGATION
TM Objection Reply

For trademarks marked “Opposed” or “Objected” by the registry under Section 9 or 11.

What’s Covered
Detailed analysis of examination report
Legal case-law research compilation
Drafting formal legal counter-replies
User-affidavits preparation (if needed)
Submission on the ipindia portal
₹3,999
₹2,999 onwards
🔒 Direct Ministry Portal Linkage
⚡ 24H Quick Application Filing
👨‍💼 CA-Certified IP Agents
📄 Digital Acknowledgment Receipt
Need multi-class brand mapping or trademark renewal assistance?
We manage extensive portfolio renewals, class mapping setups, and opposition defenses seamlessly.
💬 WhatsApp Consult

How Your Trademark Registration Works

Quick, secure, and entirely online. We protect your brand name in four simple phases.

1
🔍
Trademark Brand Search

We search the official national registry to ensure your name is unique and has zero identical conflicts.

2
📂
Document Gathering

Simply upload your PAN card, Aadhaar card, logo draft, and user affidavit copy securely via WhatsApp.

3
Drafting & Filing

Our registered attorneys compile Form TM-A, optimize class selection, and submit it on the government server.

4
Use TM Symbol

We dispatch the official filing receipt with the Application Number. You can legally use the **™ symbol** instantly.

Required Documents Checklist

Simple soft copies are sufficient. Capture clear images directly from your mobile device.

👤 Individual / Proprietors
Applicant’s personal PAN and Aadhaar copies
High-resolution copy of your logo, brand name, or slogan
Signed Authorisation Letter (Form TM-48) permitting us to represent you
Date of first use of the brand name in business transactions
Registered MSME / Udyam Certificate (to claim the `$50\%$` fee subsidy)
🏢 Body Corporates / LLPs
Certificate of Incorporation (COI) and corporate PAN card copy
Board Resolution or partner consent nominating the authorized signatory
High-resolution brand logo copy
Signed Form TM-48 under corporate seal
Registered MSME / Startup India Certificate (mandatory for `$50\%$` discount)

Frequently Asked Questions

You can use the **™ symbol** instantly once we file your application and secure your official filing receipt. It tells competitors that your brand is claimed. The **® symbol** can only be used once the trademark is fully registered and approved by the registry, which usually takes 8 to 12 months.

Once registered, your trademark carries permanent validity for 10 years. You can easily renew the trademark every 10 years indefinitely to protect your brand legacy forever. We manage complete corporate trademark portfolios cleanly.

The Nice Classification system divides all goods and services into 45 distinct classes. For example, Class 25 is for apparel/clothing, Class 35 is for retail services, and Class 42 is for software/IT. We analyze your operations and advise you on the exact class you need to register to avoid gaps.

Trademark objections (usually under Section 9 for descriptive names, or Section 11 for similar names) are common. The registry gives 30 days to submit a professional legal response. Our experienced intellectual property attorneys analyze the objection, draft counter-arguments, and represent you smoothly.

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