Trademark RegistrationProtect Your Brand
Secure **exclusive rights** to your brand identity and safeguard against infringement.
Overview
**Trademark registration** is a legal process for securing exclusive rights over a distinctive brand name, logo, slogan, or symbol that identifies your goods or services. Registered trademarks protect your **intellectual property**, prevent unauthorized use, and build brand credibility. The process can be done online or via physical filing, with different fee structures for individuals/MSMEs and companies. A registered trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.
Key Benefits
Grants exclusive legal rights to use your brand name, logo, or slogan
Protection against misuse or infringement by competitors
Enhances business credibility and brand value
Allows use of ® symbol
Enables trademark licensing, assignment and franchising
Essential for online marketplaces, export, and government tenders
TM registration can provide strong legal standing in disputes
Prerequisites
For Individuals/Sole Proprietors/MSME/Startups: Applicant’s PAN card, Address proof, MSME/Udhyam/Startup recognition if applicable (for fee concession), Aadhaar card/Passport/Driving License
For Companies/LLP/Partnership Firms: Company/LLP Incorporation Certificate/Partnership Deed, PAN card of entity, Address proof of authorized signatory/partners/directors, Udyam Registration Certificate for MSME discount if applicable, TM-48 Form (authorizes attorney/agent), Copy of logo (optional, required for device marks)
What You'll Receive
Acknowledgment Receipt with TM Application Number
Registered Trademark Certificate (upon approval)
Frequently Asked Questions
Names, logos, symbols, slogans, shapes, and combinations used to distinguish goods/services.
The legal process involves several stages (filing, examination, publication, registration) and generally takes approximately 6–12 months if uncontested by third parties.
Yes, a registered trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely by paying the prescribed renewal fee (Form TM-R).
If the Examiner raises an objection in the Examination Report, you must file a formal reply within 30 days. You may also be required to attend a hearing.