Trademark Name Search
Find the right brand before filing. A search of the Trademark Registry for identical and similar marks in your class, so you don’t invest in a name you can’t protect.
Professional Trademark Registration & Legal Support
Protect your brand before someone else does.
Your name, your logo, your reputation: a registered trademark gives you exclusive legal rights over them across India. From the first search to the registration certificate, and every objection or opposition in between, your trademark is handled end to end.
- Expert Guidance
- Timely Support
- Legal Compliance
- End-to-End Assistance
Your Brand Deserves Legal Protection
Complete trademark solutions under one roof
Trademark Application
Professional filing with proper classification. Correct class selection, a precise description of your goods or services, and a complete application filed with the Registry.
Objection Reply
Expert legal response to examination reports. A drafted reply to the Registry’s objections within the deadline, and representation at the hearing if one is scheduled.
Opposition Handling
Representation throughout opposition proceedings. Counter-statements and evidence when your mark is opposed, or filing an opposition when someone else’s mark copies yours.
Trademark Renewal
Keep your trademark protected without interruption. Registration lasts 10 years at a time; renewals are tracked and filed on time so your rights never lapse.
“A small step today,
a stronger brand tomorrow.”
Step by Step
The trademark registration process
Six stages from idea to certificate. Objections and oppositions are common, and each one has a defined way through.
- 01
Trademark Search
Check whether your brand name is available before filing.
- 02
Documentation
Collect the required documents and business details.
- 03
Trademark Application
File your application through the Trademark Registry. You can start using the ™ symbol from here.
- 04
- 05
Journal Publication
The trademark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for public review.
Opposed?Counter Statement→ Hearing→ Decision - 06
Registration Certificate
Receive your Trademark Registration Certificate and start using the ® symbol.
Getting Started
Documents required for trademark registration
Most applications need only a few documents. Exact requirements depend on who is applying; you’ll get a precise checklist for your case.
- Applicant’s name, address and nationality, or business name and type of entity
- The brand name, and the logo as an image file if you are registering one
- A list of the goods or services you sell under the brand
- Date of first use, with supporting proof, if the brand is already in use
- Identity and address proof; for firms and companies, registration or incorporation documents
- Udyam (MSME) or Startup India certificate, if you have one: eligible applicants pay a lower government fee
- Signed authorisation (Form TM-48) for your advocate to file on your behalf
Adv. Nidhi A. Shah
Advocate · Trademark Practice
About
Personal attention for every brand
Adv. Nidhi A. Shah is an advocate whose practice focuses on trademark law. She works with entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses on every stage of the trademark process, from checking whether a name is free to defending it in opposition proceedings.
Every matter is handled by her personally: you know what is being filed, why, and what happens next. Deadlines at the Registry are strict, and missing one can cost you your mark. Staying on top of them is part of the service.
- Professional Guidance
- Timely Filing
- Legal Support
- End-to-End Assistance
- Transparent Process
Common Questions
Trademark FAQs
Who can apply for a trademark?
Any individual, sole proprietor, partnership firm, LLP, company, trust or society can apply. You don’t need to be a registered company to protect your brand.
When can I use the ™ and ® symbols?
You can use ™ once your application is filed, to signal that you claim the mark. The ® symbol may only be used after the trademark is registered; using it before then is an offence under the Trade Marks Act.
What is a trademark “class”?
Goods and services are divided into 45 classes (34 for goods, 11 for services). Your trademark is protected in the classes you file in, so choosing them correctly matters. A business may need more than one class.
How long does trademark registration take in India?
An application that faces no objection or opposition can move through in several months; if objections or oppositions are raised it can take longer. Your rights date back to the filing date once the mark is registered.
I received an objection. Is my application rejected?
No. An examination report raising objections is a normal part of the process, and many marks are accepted after a well-drafted reply. The reply must generally be filed within 30 days of receiving the report, so act quickly.
What happens if someone opposes my trademark?
After publication in the Trade Marks Journal, anyone can file an opposition within four months. You then have two months to file a counter-statement, after which both sides file evidence and the matter is heard. Not responding in time means the application is treated as abandoned.
How long does a registered trademark last?
Ten years from the date of application, and it can be renewed every ten years indefinitely. Renewal can be filed up to a year before expiry, and there is a limited grace period afterwards with an additional fee.
Get in Touch
Need trademark assistance?
Share your brand name and what you do. You’ll get a reply on the next steps for your case.