Trademark Registration Process
Trademark Registration in India is completely an online process. The first step is to file an application with the Trademark Registry (TM Registry) and pay the TM Application Fee. Generally, the entire process of Trademark registration Process will take about 9-12 months.
In case the application is objected by the TM Registry or opposed by any one from public, the process will prolong further to address the objections / opposition and hearings connected thereto.
Process of Trademark Registration in India
The Trademark application has different states as detailed below:
| Application Stages | Application Status | Trademark Application Process |
| Stage 1 | Filing of TM Application | The Applicant to identify the Type of Trademark and Class(es) of Trademark for filing the application with TM Registry. The Applicant has to authorise a Trade Mark Agent through a Power of Attorney. CompaniesInn will act as your Trademark Agent will file TM Application. |
| Stage 2 | Formality Check | The TM registry will verify the application and if the trademark application meets the requirements |
| Stage 3 | Marked for Exam | Once Formality Check is completed, TM Registry shall examine he trademark application |
| Stage 4 | Objections (if any) | After examination, the TM Registry may put the application as objected if they need more details / or if the Mark is similar to registered marks / or if they finds the the applied mark is not registrable. CompaniesInn will assist you for submitting required reply / clarifications to TM registry. This process is chargeable separately on case to case basis. |
| Stage 5 | Hearing at TM Registry | After the submission of objections, the TM registry may post the matter for personal hearing for additional details / clarifications. CompaniesInn will assist you for making representations / hearing at TM registry. This process is chargeable separately on case to case basis. |
| Stage 6 | Advertisement/ Publication in TM Journal | When the trademark is approved by the TM Registry, the details of Mark will be will be advertised in the Trademark Journal. If anyone has Objection / opposition to the registration of Marks can lodge Notice of Opposition to Trade Marks Registry on Form TM-O within four months from the date of the Journal with the prescribed fee. |
| Stage 7 | Opposition, if any | In case any third party opposes the registration of trademark, TM Registry will mark it as Opposed and the applicant has to make necessary submissions to counter the Opposition. CompaniesInn will assist you for making submissions / hearing at TM registry. This process is chargeable separately on case to case basis. |
| Stage 8 | TM Registration Certificate | After completion of 4 months from the date of advertisement in journal, the TM registry shall issue a certificate of TM Registration to the applicant. |
The Trademark Registration Certificate is valid for 10 years and has to be renewed after the expiry of 10 years.
Register Your Trademark
Register Trademark for your Business Name, Brand Name, Taglines, Captions, Logo, Symbol or Emblem or a combination of these for ultimate protection.