Updated on July 09, 2025 04:03:46 PM
Trademark Registration is a procedure for getting legal protection for the brand. A Trademark is a symbol that provides an identity to a brand or a particular company. It could be any word, pattern, design, colour, name or mark.
The registration of trademarks is essential for a business. It provides a lot of benefits to the business and assists in letting it stand out in the marketplace. A registered trademark provides legal protection as well as aids in preventing brand piracy.
TM Registration is a long process and it has different stages and their cost also differs according to the process steps or stage. TM Registration can apply offline and online as well. Government fees for TM Registration vary depending on whether you register online or offline.
The complete Online TM Registration charges are given below:
Steps | Online Government fees |
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TM Registration fees for individuals | ₹4,500/- |
TM Registration fees for Company | ₹9,000/- |
TM Amendment fees | ₹900/- |
Trademark Renewal fees | ₹9,000/- |
Trademark Restoration fees | ₹9,000/- |
TM Belated Renewal fees | ₹9,000 +3,000/- |
TM Rectification fees | ₹900/- |
Trademark Opposition process fees | ₹2,700/- |
Hearing fees of TM registration | Nil |
Fees for Reply to TM Examination Report | Nil |
Note: The basic government online charge of Trademark registration for only one class is 4500/-(for individuals). If the applicant wants to register their trademark in multiple classes so, the cost will be increased according to the number of classes.
Here are the complete offline TM Registration government fees:
Steps | Offline Government fees |
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TM Registration fees for individuals | ₹5,000/- |
TM Registration fees for company | ₹10,000/- |
TM Amendment fees | ₹1,000/- |
Trademark Renewal fees | ₹10,000/- |
Trademark Restoration fees | ₹10,000/- |
TM Belated Renewal fees | ₹10,000 + 3,000/- |
TM Rectification fees | ₹1,000/- |
Trademark Opposition process fees | ₹3,000/- |
Hearing fees of TM registration | Nil |
Fees for Reply to TM Examination Report | Nil |
Note- If the applicant files the application with the assistance of a professional, their charges will be excluded from the government charges.
Trademark Registration is a long and time taking procedure. The registration process has to be divided into various stages. The complete procedure for TM Registration in India is given below:
This whole process may take 6 months to 24 months from TM application to Register a Trademark. It might be increased or decreased according to the complexity of the Trademark application.
The first formal step in the trademark opposition process is submitting a Notice of Opposition. This must be filed within four months of the publication of the trademark registration application in the Trademark Journal. The Notice of Opposition can be submitted by anyone with a legitimate interest in opposing the registration.
Key Points to Keep in Mind When Filing a Notice of Opposition
Filing the Notice of Opposition is a crucial step in protecting your brand and intellectual property rights.
Required documents are given below that required for the Trademark Registration:
Note - Proof of Use - Submit supporting documents (such as Domain bill, Invoice containing Mark, images of the product with Mark, etc) with the New and Old dates, which can work as proof of use of the Mark by the applicant or its predecessors from the date of use mentioned in the application.
The applicant should be aware of a few things during TM Registration that may increase the chances of the Trademark being registered. There are a few common things to keep in mind, like:
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Trademark Registration is a time taking procedure. The cost of TM registration is also different according to the steps given above. However, the applicant should be clear about all the stages and their cost, by which they can decrease the chance of rejection. The applicant also saves time and money by conducting the TM search. With the assistance of a professional, the applicant can also increase the chance of being selected or registered.
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There are no hearing fees for TM registration from the government side. If the applicant applies the application by any professional, their charges will be different from the government.
In India, anyone who wishes to serve the goods or service is eligible for Trademark Registration. It can be an individual, partnership firm, trust, NGO, etc.
The government is not charging any type of cost for the Reply to TM Examination Report.
In India, the basic TM Registration fee is 4500/- for an individual, and for a company/trust/partnership firm the cost is 9000/- only.
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