Process

Trademark Registration — Process

How Trademark Registration works end-to-end — typical turnaround TM application within 3 days; registration in 12–24 months.

  1. 1
    Free brand search

    Our IP attorney searches the Indian Trade Marks Registry for identical or deceptively similar marks in your class.

  2. 2
    Class selection

    We identify the correct Nice Classification class (1–45) based on your goods or services.

  3. 3
    TM-48 execution

    You sign a power of attorney authorizing our attorney to file on your behalf.

  4. 4
    TM-A filing

    We file Form TM-A online with the Trade Marks Registry. You receive an application number within 3 days and can start using ™.

  5. 5
    Examination

    The examiner issues an examination report in 3–6 months. We draft and file the response within 30 days.

  6. 6
    Journal publication

    If accepted, your mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for 4 months for third-party opposition.

  7. 7
    Registration certificate

    If no opposition or opposition is defeated, the registration certificate is issued and you can start using ®.

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