How long is a trademark valid?

A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of application and is renewable indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

Can I file in multiple classes?

Yes. Each class requires a separate fee but the same application can include multiple classes (multi-class application).

What does ™ vs ® mean?

™ indicates a claimed but unregistered mark; ® indicates a registered mark with statutory protection — using ® without registration is an offence.

Trademark Registration

Secure exclusive rights to your brand name, logo and tagline with end-to-end trademark registration before the Trademark Registry of India.

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Overview

Understanding Trademark Registration

Trademark registration grants you a 10-year exclusive right (renewable) to use your brand mark within the registered class. We handle availability search, classification, drafting, filing of Form TM-A and follow-through until the registration certificate is issued.

What We Cover

Key Highlights

Comprehensive trademark availability search across all 45 classes

Filing under correct Nice Classification with proper specification

Response to examination reports and objections (if any)

Publication monitoring in Trademark Journal for opposition window

Issuance of registration certificate with ® symbol entitlement

Our Process

How We Help You

A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.

1Trademark Search

Free public search and detailed clearance opinion to confirm availability and minimize objection risk.

2Filing TM-A

Application filed online with the Registrar; you can use the ™ symbol from this stage.

3Examination & Response

Respond to examination report within statutory time; attend hearing if needed.

4Journal Publication

Mark advertised in Trademark Journal; 4-month opposition window opens.

5Registration

If unopposed, registration certificate issues; ® symbol can be used on the mark.

Checklist

Documents Required

Logo / wordmark in JPG (high resolution)
Applicant ID proof (PAN, Aadhaar)
Business registration proof (GST, Incorporation, etc.)
Power of Attorney (Form TM-48)
User affidavit (if claiming prior use)
MSME / Startup certificate (for fee concession)

FAQs

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin

Typically 12–24 months end-to-end. The ™ symbol can be used immediately after filing; ® only after registration.

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