Protect your brand name, logo, and tagline with trademark registration. Get 10-year protection, renewable forever. Expert-assisted filing from search to registration.
A trademark is any unique sign — word, name, logo, symbol, tagline, color combination, sound, or shape — that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one business from another. In India, trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Registering your trademark gives you exclusive legal rights to use it across India for 10 years, renewable indefinitely. Without registration, you only have common law rights (limited to your geographic area of use) and proving infringement becomes significantly harder.
| Applicant Type | Government Fee (per class) | Our Package |
|---|---|---|
| Individual / Startup India / MSME | ₹4,500 | ₹5,999 (all-inclusive) |
| Company / LLP / Other | ₹9,000 | ₹8,999 (all-inclusive) |
50% fee concession available for individuals, startups registered under DPIIT / Startup India, and MSME-registered entities. Our package includes trademark search, application drafting, filing, and examination response handling.
Check Trademark Availability — Free →| Type | Example | Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Word Mark | "Startups Saarthi" | Protects the name regardless of font/style |
| Logo / Device Mark | Nike Swoosh, Apple logo | Protects the visual design |
| Composite Mark | Logo + Name together | Protects the specific combination |
| Sound Mark | Intel chime, MGM lion roar | Protects distinctive sounds |
| Color Mark | Cadbury purple | Protects distinctive color combinations |
| Shape / 3D Mark | Coca-Cola bottle shape | Protects unique product shapes |
The Nice Classification divides all goods and services into 45 classes. You must file in each class relevant to your business. Here are the most common ones for startups:
| Class | Category | Common For |
|---|---|---|
| Class 9 | Software, apps, electronics | SaaS, tech startups, app developers |
| Class 25 | Clothing, footwear | Fashion brands, D2C apparel |
| Class 35 | Advertising, business management | Marketing agencies, e-commerce platforms |
| Class 41 | Education, entertainment | EdTech, coaching, media companies |
| Class 42 | IT services, SaaS | Software companies, web developers |
| Class 43 | Food services, restaurants | Cloud kitchens, restaurant chains |
| Class 30 | Food products | FMCG, packaged food brands |
| Class 36 | Financial services | Fintech, insurance, lending platforms |
Not sure which class? Our IP experts help you identify the right classes during your free consultation.
| Feature | Trademark | Copyright | Patent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protects | Brand identity (name, logo) | Creative works (art, code, writing) | Inventions (products, processes) |
| Duration | 10 years (renewable) | Lifetime + 60 years | 20 years (non-renewable) |
| Govt Fee | ₹4,500-9,000 per class | ₹500-5,000 | ₹1,600-8,000 |
| Time to Register | 6-12 months | 2-6 months | 2-5 years |
| Apply at | IP India (TM Registry) | Copyright Office | Indian Patent Office |
Need copyright registration or patent filing? We handle those too.
Trademark rights in India follow a first-to-file system. If someone else files your brand name before you, they get the rights — even if you were using it first. We've seen multiple cases of brand squatting. Register your trademark as early as possible, even before officially launching your business. You can use the TM™ symbol immediately after filing.
From ₹5,999, all-inclusive. Expert IP attorney-assisted process. 10-year trademark protection for your brand.
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