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Register your brand name, logo, or tagline across 45 NICE classes

Timeline: 18–24 months to certificate (™ usable from filing date)Validity: 10 years from filing date, renewable indefinitely for another 10 years each time
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What is Trademark Registration?

File a trademark application (Form TM-A) with the Indian Trademark Registry to protect your brand name, logo, tagline, or packaging. DPIIT/MSME-registered entities pay ₹4,500 per class (vs ₹9,000 for others). Use the ™ symbol from day of filing.

India follows the NICE Classification system — 45 classes covering all goods (Classes 1–34) and services (Classes 35–45). A standard application covers one class; multi-class applications attract separate fees per class. MSME-registered entities pay ₹4,500 government fee per class (vs ₹9,000 for others).

Who Needs Trademark Registration?

Any business that has a brand name, logo, tagline, or distinctive packaging should register a trademark before going public or investing in marketing. E-commerce sellers on Amazon (Brand Registry), Flipkart, and Meesho are required to have a registered trademark.

What's Included

  • Comprehensive trademark search on IP India Registry
  • Form TM-A filing on IP India e-filing portal
  • Examination Report reply (if objections raised)
  • Opposition management if third-party opposition is filed
  • Registration Certificate valid for 10 years from filing date
  • ™ symbol usage right from day of filing

⚠️ Penalty for Non-Compliance

Using a ® symbol without a registered trademark is a criminal offence under the Trade Marks Act 1999 (up to 3 years imprisonment and ₹2 lakh fine). An unregistered brand can be copied by competitors — you have limited legal recourse without registration.

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