India is a first-to-register trademark jurisdiction. A competitor can legally block your brand name with a single filing — even if you have been using it for years. Our registered TM agents and IP attorneys protect your most valuable asset across India and 130+ countries.
From brand names to inventions, from designs to domain disputes — we protect every form of intellectual property your business creates.
Everything you need to know about timelines, government fees, and what we handle at each step.
These are the errors we see regularly — and prevent for every client we work with.
Professional fees below are exclusive of government fees. GST at 18% is added at checkout. You receive a valid tax invoice for every payment.
For solopreneurs and early-stage startups filing their first trademark in a single class.
For growing businesses needing full prosecution support and multi-class protection.
For established companies with multiple marks, international expansion, or enforcement needs.
You can use the ™ symbol from the moment your application is filed and you have an application number. The ® registered symbol may only be used after the Registration Certificate is officially issued by the TM Registry — using ® before that is illegal under Section 107 of the Trade Marks Act.
The standard route takes 12–18 months for an uncontested mark. If objections are raised, prosecution adds 3–6 months. If an opposition is filed, add another 6–18 months. Expedited examination (TM-M) reduces the examination stage to 5–30 days at an additional government fee of ₹20,000.
For individuals, startups, and MSMEs: ₹4,500 per class per mark (e-filing). For companies and LLPs: ₹9,000 per class per mark. These are government fees paid to the IP India registry — in addition to our professional service fee. Expedited TM-M filing adds ₹20,000.
We will advise you in the clearance search report. If a similar mark exists, we can (a) assess whether coexistence is possible given different goods/services, (b) file a well-argued application with evidence of distinctiveness, or (c) recommend modifying your mark to avoid conflict. If you discover an infringement after your registration, we can file an opposition or take enforcement action.
For countries other than India, yes — Indian registration gives no rights abroad. However, India is a member of the Madrid Protocol, which allows a single international application filed through WIPO to extend protection to 130+ member countries simultaneously. This is far more cost-effective than separate national applications. We manage Madrid Protocol filings as part of our Portfolio package.
No. ROC incorporation or MCA company name registration does NOT give you trademark rights. These are completely separate systems. Your company name is protected only for use as a corporate name — a third party can use the same name as a brand/mark on products without infringing your MCA registration. Trademark registration is the only way to protect brand-use rights.