Protect your brand name and logo with trademark registration

Trademark registration in India with a search first, the right class and a well-drafted TM-A filing, handled by professionals in the Vibence partner network.

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Trademark Registration at a glance

Professional fee: Quote on request, confirmed before you pay
Typical timeline: Filing typically takes a few working days once documents are ready, while registration itself usually takes many months and depends on Registry processing and any objection or opposition.
Who handles it: A qualified professional from the Vibence partner network
Documents: Brand name and logo (if any) in clear digital format, Applicant's PAN and identity proof, Address proof of the applicant and more
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Last reviewed October 2026

Your brand name, logo and tagline are often the most valuable things your business owns. Trademark registration gives you the exclusive right to use them for the goods or services you register and a clear legal basis to stop others copying them. Without it you rely on proving prior use, which is slower, costlier and far less certain. Registering early also makes your brand easier to license, franchise or sell later on.

Vibence helps you file the application on Form TM-A with the Trade Marks Registry. Qualified professionals from our partner network run a search for similar marks, help you choose the right class and draft the filing. Once filed you can use the ™ symbol. The ® symbol can be used only after the mark is registered. A registered trademark is valid for ten years from the application date and can be renewed indefinitely.

Who this is for

Startups and new brands launching a name or logo
Established businesses that have never registered their mark
D2C, e-commerce and marketplace sellers who need brand protection
Founders planning to franchise, license or raise funding
Professionals and creators building a personal brand

Exclusive legal rights

Registration gives you the exclusive right to use the mark for the goods or services it covers across India.

Stronger enforcement

A registered mark lets you act against infringement without first having to prove years of prior use.

A business asset

A trademark can be licensed, assigned or valued as part of your business.

Customer trust

A protected brand helps customers recognise your products and tells competitors the name is taken.

Scope & price

What's included

Trademark search for identical and similar marks
Guidance on choosing the correct class or classes
Drafting of the goods or services description
Preparation and e-filing of Form TM-A
Authorisation document for the filing professional
Sharing the application number and filing receipt
Status tracking and updates after filing

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The government filing fee is charged per class and is lower for individuals, startups and small enterprises than for other applicants; it is payable in addition to the professional fee.

Checklist

Documents you'll need

Brand name and logo (if any) in clear digital format
Applicant's PAN and identity proof
Address proof of the applicant
Udyam registration certificate or Startup India recognition (for the reduced fee)
Date of first use of the mark, with supporting proof if already in use
Signed authorisation in favour of the filing professional
Certificate of incorporation or partnership deed (for companies, LLPs or firms)

Timeline

Filing typically takes a few working days once documents are ready, while registration itself usually takes many months and depends on Registry processing and any objection or opposition.

Government fees

The government filing fee is charged per class and is lower for individuals, startups and small enterprises than for other applicants; it is payable in addition to the professional fee.

Who does the work

Qualified professionals from the Vibence partner network, with certification wherever the law requires it.

How it works

The process

SearchA professional searches the trademark database for identical and similar marks and shares the findings.
Class selectionYou agree the class and a precise description of the goods or services to be covered.
FilingForm TM-A is drafted and filed online, and you can start using the ™ symbol.
ExaminationThe Registry examines the application and may raise an objection that needs a reply.
Publication and registrationIf accepted, the mark is advertised for opposition and then registered if no opposition succeeds.

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Trademark Registration: FAQs

Who can apply for trademark registration in India?

Any individual, proprietorship, partnership firm, LLP, company, trust or society that uses or intends to use a mark can apply. The mark does not have to be in use already. You can file on a 'proposed to be used' basis and still get protection from the application date. Individuals, startups and registered small enterprises pay a lower government fee.

When can I use the ™ and ® symbols?

You can use the ™ symbol once your application has been filed. It signals that you claim the mark as your own. The ® symbol can be used only after the trademark is actually registered. Using ® on an unregistered mark is treated as falsely representing a mark as registered and can attract penalties, so it is worth waiting until the registration certificate is issued.

How long is a registered trademark valid?

A registered trademark is valid for ten years from the date of application, not from the date of registration. It can be renewed for further periods of ten years each, with no limit on the number of renewals. Renewal should be filed before expiry. If it lapses there is a short window to renew with an extra fee and a limited option to restore it.

Why should I do a trademark search before filing?

A search shows whether an identical or similar mark is already registered or pending in the same or related classes. Filing a mark that clashes with an earlier one often leads to an objection or an opposition, which adds cost and delay. A search lets you change or adjust the name before you invest in it. It reduces risk but cannot guarantee acceptance.

What is a trademark class and how many do I need?

India follows the international Nice Classification, which groups goods and services into 45 classes. Your trademark protects you only in the classes you register. A clothing brand would usually file in the class for clothing, while a software company might need classes for software and for IT services. A separate government fee applies for each class, so it helps to choose carefully.