Trade Marks Act, 1999
The primary Indian legislation governing trademark registration, rights, infringement, and enforcement — protection from the date of filing.
Own your brand.Protect it forever.
Complete trademark registration — availability search, class identification, TM-A application filing, examination report response, and Registration Certificate — giving you exclusive rights to your brand name, logo, or tagline.
Brand ProtectionTrademark SearchNice ClassificationOpposition Handling
Rs 6,999+
Starting Price
10 Years
Initial Protection
45 Classes
Complete Coverage
What we do for you
We conduct a comprehensive trademark search, file in the correct class, respond to Examiner objections, and monitor the application through to Registration Certificate.
Trademark Search & Availability
We conduct a comprehensive search on the Trademark Registry database to assess availability and identify conflicting marks before filing — so you know your chances before committing.
Class Identification & Filing
We identify the correct Nice Classification class(es) and file the TM-A application on the IP India portal — filing in the right class is critical for enforceable protection.
Examination Report Response
The Registry issues an Examination Report — we draft a legally argued response to any objections raised by the Examiner to advance the application toward registration.
Publication, Opposition & Certificate
We monitor the application through journal publication, handle any third-party opposition, and obtain the Registration Certificate confirming exclusive rights.
The Trademark Registration Process
Five steps from search and strategy to your Trademark Registration Certificate.
01
Trademark Search
We conduct a comprehensive search on the Trademark Registry database to assess availability and identify conflicting marks before filing.
02
Class Identification
We identify the correct Nice Classification class(es) for your goods or services — there are 45 classes and filing in the correct class is critical.
03
Application Filing
We prepare and file the trademark application (TM-A) on the IP India portal with the complete mark details and specification of goods/services.
04
Examination & Response
The Registry issues an Examination Report — we draft a response to any objections raised by the Examiner to advance the application.
05
Publication & Registration
The mark is published in the Trademark Journal for opposition. If no opposition is received, the Registration Certificate is issued.
Legal Framework
Trademark protection in India is governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 — with international protection available through the Madrid Protocol.
Trade Marks Rules, 2017
Prescribes the forms, fees, procedures, and timelines for trademark registration and related proceedings.
Paris Convention
India is a signatory — allows priority filing in India based on an earlier foreign filing within 6 months.
Madrid Protocol
Allows a single international application to seek trademark protection in multiple countries through WIPO.
Client Success Stories
“LegalKonnect handled our brand's trademark registration from search to certificate. The team identified the right class for our services and responded to the Examiner's objection professionally. Mark is now registered.”
VA
Vivek Agarwal
Delhi“Tried to register our trademark on our own and got confused. LegalKonnect took over, identified the right class, and got the application filed correctly. The search report was very detailed.”
NK
Nandini Krishnaswamy
ChennaiFrequently Asked Questions
Stamp Duty Not Included
Government stamp duty charges apply to registered documents and vary by state. These are paid directly to the government and are not part of our service fee. Your advocate will confirm the applicable amount for your state before any document is executed.
The process typically takes 18–24 months from filing to registration. However, protection is deemed to exist from the date of filing — not the date of registration — so your rights are established immediately upon application.
The TM symbol can be used from the date of application — it signals your claim to the mark. The ® symbol can only be used after the trademark is officially registered by the Registry. Improper use of ® before registration is a punishable offence.
Common English words are generally not registrable as they lack distinctiveness. However, invented words, coined terms, and distinctive combinations of common words can be registered. The Examiner assesses distinctiveness and may raise objections for common words.
After publication in the Trademark Journal, a third party has 4 months to file an opposition. We file a counter-statement on your behalf and represent you through the opposition proceedings — which can include evidence rounds and a hearing before the Registrar.