Protect your brand. Build credibility. Stay legally compliant. In today’s competitive market, safeguarding your brand identity is essential. A registered trademark offers exclusive legal rights over your brand name, logo, tagline, or any unique identifier. It protects against unauthorized use and strengthens your market position.

India has witnessed a surge in trademark registrations, with over 2.8 million active trademarks and nearly 200,000 new applications filed annually — reflecting the growing importance of intellectual property (IP) protection.

A trademark registration is a formal process of legally protecting your brand identity under Indian law. It covers various elements like your brand name, logo, symbols, sound, colors, or even unique product shapes.

The registration is governed by the Trademarks Act, 1999, and Trademark Rules, 2017, providing exclusive legal rights to use your mark and take legal action against infringement.

• Exclusive legal protection for your brand identity
• Prevent unauthorized use or copying
• Enhance brand reputation and consumer trust
• Secure commercial rights nationwide
• Build a valuable intangible business asset
• Gain legal remedies in infringement cases
• Enable franchising and licensing opportunities

• Trademarks Act, 1999
• Trademark Rules, 2017
• Madrid Protocol for international protection
• Nice Classification System (45 categories)
• Special provisions for well-known trademarks
• Electronic filing & expedited processing options

• Nationwide legal rights for exclusive brand usage
• 10-year validity with unlimited renewals
• Based on actual or proposed use
• Applicable within specific trademark classes
• Registered marks listed publicly in the trademark database
• Can be licensed, assigned, or franchised
• Infringement protection with legal remedies

• Exclusive brand ownership and legal monopoly
• Quick legal protection against infringement
• Boosts consumer confidence and credibility
• Adds tangible value as a business asset
• Enables easier market expansion and franchising
• Option for international brand protection via Madrid Protocol
• Prevents brand counterfeiting and misuse

• Any individual, company, LLP, partnership, society, trust
• The mark must be distinctive and graphically representable
• Must not be deceptive, offensive, or generic
• Should be intended for legal use in commerce
• Cannot contain prohibited elements (like national emblems)

• Trademark Application (Form TM-A)
• PAN & Aadhaar of applicant
• Business registration certificate
• Trademark logo/image (for logo/device marks)
• User affidavit (if already used)
• Power of Attorney (if using a consultant)
• Priority documents (for international filing)

• 1. Conduct a trademark search
• 2. Identify appropriate trademark classes
• 3. Prepare & file Form TM-A online
• 4. Pay the prescribed fee
• 5. Receive application number
• 6. Application undergoes examination
• 7. Reply to objections (if any)
• 8. Publication in Trademark Journal
• 9. Wait for opposition period (4 months)
• 10. If no opposition, get Registration Certificate
• 11. Renew every 10 years