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Trademark search, filing and registration with the Trade Marks Registry, including objection replies, oppositions and renewals.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹2,000 – ₹15,000 Concessional Price
- Typical duration
- 3 days
Service overview
Trademark registration protects your brand name, logo, slogan or label and gives you the exclusive right to use it for registered goods or services in India. A registered mark can be enforced against copycats and becomes a valuable business asset.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
- Startups, businesses, professionals, and e-commerce and D2C brands.
- Before launching a brand, product or domain name.
- When you need Amazon or Flipkart brand registry, franchising or investment.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
- Comprehensive trademark search and risk assessment.
- Class selection and drafting of the goods or services description.
- Online filing of the application.
- Replies to examination reports, hearing representation and opposition defence.
- Follow-up until the Registration Certificate is issued.
Key deliverables
- Trademark search report.
- Filed application with application number (TM symbol usable from this point).
- Examination reply.
- Trademark Registration Certificate (R symbol usable from this point).
Standard turnaround time
- Search and filing: 1–3 working days.
- Examination report: usually 1–3 months.
- Publication and 4-month opposition period after acceptance.
- Registration: typically 8–18 months if unopposed.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
- Government fee per class: Rs 4,500 for individuals, startups and small enterprises; Rs 9,000 for others (e-filing).
- Registration is valid for 10 years and renewable indefinitely.
- Key outcome: exclusive nationwide rights to your brand.
Forms & filings involved
- Form TM-A (application).
- Reply to examination report.
- Form TM-O (counter-statement, if opposed).
- Form TM-R (renewal).
Documents required
- Logo or wordmark artwork.
- Applicant ID and address proof.
- Udyam or startup certificate for the fee concession.
- Power of attorney, and user affidavit if claiming prior use
What we need from you
- Final approval of the mark, classes and description.
- Evidence of use, if claiming an earlier user date.
- Timely instructions on objections and oppositions.
Important conditions
- Generic, descriptive or deceptively similar marks may be refused.
- Missing reply deadlines can lead to abandonment.
- Registration covers only the classes and goods or services filed.
Additional information
- File in all relevant classes early.
- Related services: Copyright, IPR Hearing, IP Infringement
- Transfer.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use ™ after filing?
Yes. ™ can be used once the application is filed; ® only after registration.
How long is a trademark valid?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable indefinitely for further ten-year periods.
What is a trademark class?
Goods and services are divided into 45 classes under the Nice Classification; you file in each class you trade in.
What if my application gets an objection?
You reply to the examination report within 30 days, and a hearing may follow if the Registrar is not satisfied.