Matter
Trademark Registration
A trademark is the only thing standing between your brand and someone else using it. Filing takes a day; choosing the right class and clearing the search is what decides whether it survives.
This engagement covers
- Public search
- Class selection
- TM-A filing
- Objection replies
- Hearings and opposition
- Certificate and renewal
“They set up our Private Limited in under two weeks and explained every form before we signed it. The fee never moved from the first quote.”
Requisition
SH/PROTECT/TRADEM
- Governed by
- Trade Marks Act, 1999
- Filed as
- Form TM-A, per mark per class
- Symbol
- ™ on filing · ® on registration
- Typical timeline
- 12–24 months if unopposed
- Validity
- 10 years, renewable indefinitely
Overview
Best suited to. Any business trading under a distinct name or logo — particularly before a launch, a funding round or a marketplace listing.
How we price it. One fixed professional fee, agreed in writing before any work begins, with government fees and statutory charges itemised separately and payable at actuals. If the scope changes, we tell you before doing the work.
What’s included
- 01
Public search
The register searched for identical and deceptively similar marks before you commit, with an honest read on your odds.
- 02
Class selection
The right classes out of the 45 available, chosen for what you sell now and intend to sell next.
- 03
TM-A filing
Filed with correct applicant details and user date, claiming the concessional fee where you qualify.
- 04
Objection replies
Where an examination report issues, the reply is drafted and filed within the statutory window.
- 05
Hearings and opposition
Representation at hearing, and defence where the mark is opposed after publication.
- 06
Certificate and renewal
Tracked to certificate, with the renewal date recorded on your compliance calendar.
Documents required
Collected once, digitally. We check the whole set before anything is filed — document problems are what turn a two-week job into a six-week one.
The mark
- Logo file, where the mark is a device or stylised text
- Description of the goods or services supplied under the mark
- Date of first use, with proof, if already in use
The applicant
- PAN and Aadhaar for an individual or proprietor
- Incorporation certificate or partnership deed for an entity
- Udyam certificate, to claim the concessional fee
- Signed Form TM-48 authorising us to act
How it works
- Step 01
Search and advice
We search the register, assess conflicts, and say plainly whether the mark is worth filing.
- Step 02
Class and filing
Classes selected and TM-A filed. You may use ™ from this point.
- Step 03
Examination
Objections answered by reasoned reply, with appearance at any hearing.
- Step 04
Publication and registration
Advertised in the journal; absent opposition, the certificate issues and you may use ®.
Questions
Q1What is a trademark class?
Goods and services are divided into 45 classes under the Nice Classification. Protection extends only to the classes you register in, so filing in the wrong class leaves the mark you actually use unprotected.
Q2What do the government fees come to?
Charged per class per mark, with a concessional rate for individuals, startups and MSME-registered entities. We confirm the exact amount applicable on the date of filing in your written quote.
Q3How long does it take?
You may use ™ from the day of filing. Registration typically takes 12 to 24 months where the application is not objected to or opposed.
Q4Can I register a name someone else is already using?
Usually not, if they got there first in the same or a similar class — and attempting it invites opposition. The search exists precisely to find that out before you spend money.
Something specific to your situation? Ask us directly — we answer within one working day.
Also under Protect & defend
Next step
Get a written quote for trademark registration.
Tell us your situation in one message. We come back with the scope, the documents required and the total cost — before any work begins.