Trademark Registration in India

Secure your brand in one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

Trademark protection in India is governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and administered by the Indian Trade Marks Registry.

Registration provides statutory rights over a mark and supports enforcement against unauthorized or confusingly similar use.

Search and Filing

A preliminary trademark search helps identify existing or pending marks that may conflict with a proposed application.

Trademark applications in India are filed with the Trade Marks Registry and are examined for compliance with statutory requirements, including distinctiveness and prior rights.

Examination and Objections

After filing, the application is examined by the Registry and may be subject to objections on absolute or relative grounds.

Applicants are required to respond within prescribed timelines, failing which the application may be refused or deemed abandoned.

Opposition Proceedings

Accepted applications are published in the Trade Marks Journal, allowing third parties to oppose registration within the statutory opposition period.

Opposition proceedings involve pleadings, evidence, and hearings as prescribed under Indian trademark law.

Registration and Renewals

Upon successful completion of the opposition period or opposition proceedings, the trademark is registered and recorded on the Register.

Trademark registrations in India are valid for ten years and may be renewed indefinitely, subject to timely renewal filings.

Direct Legal Representation

As a firm led by a registered Indian Trademark Attorney, we provide direct representation before the Trade Marks Registry. Our deep understanding of the Indian IP ecosystem allows us to handle applications with precision.

Services include:

• Trademark Availability Searches

• Filing and Prosecution of Applications

• Handling Registry Objections and Show-Cause Hearings

• Trademark Renewals and Recordals