Trademark Registration in India
Overview of Trademark Protection in India
The Trademark Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), manages trademark registrations in India, granting exclusive rights nationwide with a single application. As a member of the Madrid System, India enables businesses to designate their trademarks in an International Registration (IR) through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), providing an efficient route for global trademark protection across multiple countries.
With India’s growing consumer base and evolving intellectual property landscape, a registered trademark provides the legal backing to defend your brand across the country and benefit from strong enforcement mechanisms. Securing your trademark also positions your business for future growth and international expansion, particularly within the South Asian region.
Aspect
Details
Official Trademark Office
Relevant Law
The Trade Marks Act of 1999, and the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act 2010
Countries Covered
India
Registration Period
10 years (renewable)
Renewal Requirement
Every 10 years
Trademark Examination
The application process includes a classification, and formalities check alongside an examination on both absolute and relative grounds. The absolute grounds assessment primarily evaluates whether the mark is distinctive enough to differentiate your goods and/or services from those of others.
Additionally, under relative grounds, the Trademark Department will assess whether your mark is likely to deceive, cause confusion, or conflict with any identical or similar prior registrations.
Opposition Period
4 months after publication
Use Requirement
Must be used within 5 years of registration to maintain validity
Average Registration Time
12-14 months if no refusals or objections occur
Unique Aspects
– India is a member of the International MADRID Trademark System (WIPO).
– India is a member of the Nice Agreement, an international system for the classification of goods and services for trademark applications.
– India offers the possibility to use the multiple-class filing system, making it possible to apply for broader protection under a single trademark application.
Fixed registration prices. No surprises.
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The National Registration fee, starts at:
Basis fee India
EUR 700
Additional class
EUR 375
Trademark registration prices are per trademark and always include the local official authority fee and Trademarkhost services like…
- Identical check
- trademark assessment
- Risk analysis
- Strategy advice
- Classification analysis and specification
- Filling of Applications up to and including registration
- Certificate of registration
- First advice refusal and/or opposition
VAT: For EU members all prices are exclusive of VAT.
Aprox. Prices: These are indicative, non-binding, starting prices and the final cost may vary depending on your specific situation, including the number of classes, and any changes to official fees set by the relevant government authority.
International Registration system: If you are considering using the Madrid International Trademark System, please note that costs per country are typically lower compared to filing directly through national procedures. We’re happy to check whether this option is suitable for your specific case — just get in touch with us for a tailored quote.
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