Trademark Registration · India

Protect your brand with complete trademark support

Trademark search, application filing, examination support and registration guidance, with a clear process at every stage.

Free initial search PAN India service Clear filing fees
Preparing documents for a trademark application
Why Probic

Trademark guidance built around your brand.

Bring search, documentation, filing and follow-up together with a team that explains the next step.

Trademark Search

Check similar marks and explore the classes relevant to your business.

Expert Guidance

Get support with application preparation and examination responses.

Filing-ready Documents

Guidance on your application, logo format and class selection.

PAN India Support

Trademark filing support for businesses across India.

Clear Fee Breakdown

See government and professional fees separately before proceeding.

Support at Every Stage

From the first search to filing confirmation and registration guidance.

Your Options

Start with a search. File with clarity.

Explore the initial search and filing options, with government and professional fees shown separately.

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Trademark Search

Free comprehensive search to check name availability and classification

  • Search across 45 trademark classes
  • Check similar existing trademarks
  • Expert opinion on registration likelihood
  • Class recommendation for your business

FREE

Estimated timeline: 24-48 hours

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Application Filing

With MSME Certificate

Application preparation and filing support for 1 class. Confirm the applicable category with our team.

  • Draft POA and execute Power of Attorney
  • Draft trademark application form
  • Prepare logo in required format (JPEG, soft copy)
  • Select appropriate trademark classes
  • File application with Trademark Registry
Government fee
₹4,500

Extra Professional Fee will be applied

Enquire About Filing

Application Filing

Without MSME

Application preparation and filing support for 1 class. Confirm the applicable category with our team.

  • Draft POA and execute Power of Attorney
  • Draft trademark application form
  • Prepare logo in required format (JPEG, soft copy)
  • Select appropriate trademark classes
  • File application with Trademark Registry
Government fee
₹9,000

Extra Professional Fee will be applied

Enquire About Filing
Examination Timelines

Normal or expedited? See the difference.

Compare how your application reaches examination, and when each timeline starts.

Normal Examination Timeline

Variable regular Registry queue

Processing time depends on the Registry's workload. There is no fixed short examination deadline under the normal route.

  1. 1Trademark application filed
  2. 2Application enters the regular examination queue
  3. 3Registry examines the application and communicates its findings

Expedited Examination

Ordinarily within 3 months from submission of the expedited request

A separate Form TM-M request and additional fee are required after you receive the application number.

  1. 1Receive the trademark application number
  2. 2Submit the expedited request in Form TM-M
  3. 3Examination ordinarily within 3 months of the request
At a Glance

Know what happens at each stage.

An overview of the registration journey, including the two examination routes.

Trademark registration stages and estimated timelines
StageWhat to expectEstimated timeline
Trademark SearchFree comprehensive search to check name availability and classification24-48 hours
Application Preparation & FilingComplete documentation and filing with the Trademark RegistryApplication filed within 48 hours of document submission
Filing ConfirmationReceive trademark application number and acknowledgment48 hours post-filing
ExaminationTrademark Registry examines your application for conflicts and complianceNormal: variable Registry queue. Expedited: ordinarily within 3 months of the request.
RegistrationFinal registration and trademark certificate issuance4 months post-examination approval
The Process

A clear 5-stage trademark journey.

From checking your brand to registration guidance, understand how your application moves forward.

1

Trademark Search

Free comprehensive search to check name availability and classification

2

Application Preparation & Filing

Complete documentation and filing with the Trademark Registry

3

Filing Confirmation

Receive trademark application number and acknowledgment

4

Examination

Trademark Registry examines your application for conflicts and compliance

5

Registration

Final registration and trademark certificate issuance

Not sure where to begin?

Tell us about your brand and get guidance on the next step.

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Application Preparation

Get your trademark filing ready.

We help you work through the search and application preparation steps before filing.

Documents being prepared for an application

Review Your Brand

  • Search across 45 trademark classes
  • Check similar existing trademarks
  • Expert opinion on registration likelihood
  • Class recommendation for your business

Prepare Your Application

  • Draft POA and execute Power of Attorney
  • Draft trademark application form
  • Prepare logo in required format (JPEG, soft copy)
  • Select appropriate trademark classes
  • File application with Trademark Registry
Registration Details

The detail behind every stage.

Explore what's included, possible examination outcomes and additional support.

Stage 1Trademark Search

Free comprehensive search to check name availability and classification

  • Search across 45 trademark classes
  • Check similar existing trademarks
  • Expert opinion on registration likelihood
  • Class recommendation for your business
Search Portal: IP India
Estimated timeline
24-48 hours
Cost
FREE
Stage 2Application Preparation & Filing

Complete documentation and filing with the Trademark Registry

  • Draft POA and execute Power of Attorney
  • Draft trademark application form
  • Prepare logo in required format (JPEG, soft copy)
  • Select appropriate trademark classes
  • File application with Trademark Registry

See the filing options and fee breakdown above.

Estimated timeline
Application filed within 48 hours of document submission
Stage 3Filing Confirmation

Receive trademark application number and acknowledgment

  • TM application number within 48 hours
  • Application receipt from Trademark Registry
  • Vienna codification (for logo marks)
  • Track application status online
Estimated timeline
48 hours post-filing
Cost
Included in filing fees
Stage 4Examination

Trademark Registry examines your application for conflicts and compliance

  • Normal examination follows the regular Registry queue; timing varies
  • Examiner checks for conflicts and objections
  • Two possible outcomes: Approved or Objected

Possible examination outcomes

Approved

Application accepted without objections

No additional fee

Next: Proceeds to publication in Journal

Objected

Examiner raises objections requiring response

Reply fee: ₹2,000 (professional fee for reply)

Hearing (professional): ₹5****

Next: Submit reply and attend hearing if required

Expedited examination option

Ordinarily within 3 months from submission of the expedited request

Government fee
₹20,000
Professional fee
₹5***
Total
₹3****
Estimated timeline
Normal: variable Registry queue. Expedited: ordinarily within 3 months of the request.
Stage 5Registration

Final registration and trademark certificate issuance

  • 4-month journal publication period for oppositions
  • If no opposition, trademark gets registered
  • Trademark registration certificate issued
  • Valid for 10 years from application date

Trademark Legal Certificate

Legal certificate for immediate use before registry certificate

₹5,000

Estimated timeline
4 months post-examination approval
Validity
10 years (renewable)
FAQ

Answers to trademark registration questions.

Need advice for your brand? Talk to our team about your application.

Where should I start with trademark registration?

Start with a trademark search. Our team reviews similar marks and helps identify the classes relevant to your products or services before preparing an application.

What is included in application filing?

Application drafting, logo-format guidance, class selection and filing support are included in the application preparation stage. Explore the registration details for the full checklist.

Which filing fee applies to my business?

The existing filing options and their government and professional fees are shown above for one class. Contact our team to confirm the applicable category and your final quote.

What happens if an objection is raised?

Our team can assist with a response and hearing support where required. The examination stage below explains the possible outcomes and the separately listed fees.

How do normal and expedited examination timelines differ?

Normal examination follows the regular Registry queue and timing varies. Under Rule 34, expedited examination ordinarily takes place within three months of submitting the expedited request. This is an examination timeline, not a guarantee of registration within three months.

Read our normal vs expedited filing guide

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