A trademark turns your brand into legally protected property. Here is how registration works in India, from search to certificate, in plain English.
Your brand name and logo are what customers remember you by. Registering them as a trademark gives you the exclusive right to use them, and the power to stop others from copying your identity. Here is how it works in India.
Start with a search
Before filing, always run a trademark search. It reveals whether an identical or similar mark already exists and helps you avoid an objection later. This step alone dramatically improves your chances of a smooth registration.
Pick the right class
Trademarks are registered under 45 classes based on the goods or services you offer. Choosing the wrong class is a common and costly mistake. If you operate across categories, you may need to register in more than one class.
File, examine, respond
- You can use the ™ symbol as soon as you file
- The Registry examines the mark and may raise an objection
- A well drafted reply usually resolves objections
- Once accepted and published without opposition, the mark is registered
Keep it alive
A registered trademark is valid for ten years and can be renewed indefinitely. Missing a renewal can cost you the rights you worked to build, so track your dates, or let us track them for you.