A registered trademark is the single most valuable intellectual-property asset for any Indian business — protecting brand names, logos, taglines, slogans, packaging, sounds, colours, and shapes from unauthorised use, counterfeiting, and copycat competition. Under the Trade Marks Act 1999 read with the Trade Marks Rules 2017, every business — from D2C startups and e-commerce sellers to MSMEs, listed companies, MNCs, and family-owned enterprises — can secure exclusive nationwide rights over its brand identity by filing a trademark application with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM). A registered ® mark provides a 10-year monopoly (renewable indefinitely), the right to sue for infringement, statutory damages, criminal action under Sec 103 / 104, and a powerful ground for take-down on Amazon, Flipkart, Meta, Google, and other digital platforms.
Our trademark registration services help founders, startups, brands, agencies, and law-firm partners file, prosecute, and defend trademarks end-to-end — covering trademark search on the IP India public database, Nice classification mapping (45 classes), Form TM-A e-filing, examination report response, show-cause hearing, journal publication, opposition / counter-statement filing, registration certificate, 10-year renewal, assignment / licensing, Madrid Protocol international filings, well-known trademark recognition, customs IPR recordal, e-commerce brand registry (Amazon Brand Registry, Flipkart, Meesho), and infringement / passing-off litigation. Whether you are launching your first brand, expanding to international markets, defending against a confusingly similar mark, or building a multi-class brand portfolio for an IPO, our team brings deep expertise in IP India filings, Madrid Protocol, opposition practice, and brand-protection strategy.
Direct-to-consumer brands launching on Amazon, Flipkart, Shopify, and Instagram — TM-A filing, Amazon Brand Registry pre-condition, and Meta / Google brand protection.
SaaS platforms, fintech apps, B2B tech — software-class TM (Class 9 / 42), product-name protection, multi-class portfolio, and global Madrid Protocol filings.
Manufacturers, FMCG, food, cosmetics, apparel — multi-class TM (goods + services), packaging trade dress, label registration, and customs IPR recordal.
Consulting, legal, financial, healthcare, education service brands — services-class filing (Class 35–45), website / app brand, and franchise / licensing-ready TMs.
Indian businesses expanding overseas — Madrid Protocol single-application filing across 100+ jurisdictions through WIPO via the Indian Trade Marks Registry as office of origin.
Trademark opposition under Sec 21, defending against confusingly similar marks, infringement / passing-off suits under Sec 134 in High Court, and rectification proceedings.
A mark capable of being represented graphically and capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others — including names, logos, shapes, sounds, and colours.
Marks lacking distinctive character, descriptive marks, generic terms, marks that mislead the public, marks contrary to law / morality — refused on absolute grounds during examination.
Marks identical or deceptively similar to earlier registered marks for similar goods / services — refused on relative grounds; key reason for upfront trademark search before filing.
International Nice Classification of goods (Classes 1–34) and services (Classes 35–45) — every TM application is filed in one or more relevant classes; multi-class strategy critical.
After advertisement in the Trade Marks Journal, any third party can file a notice of opposition within 4 months — defended via counter-statement, evidence, and hearing before the Registrar.
Initial registration valid for 10 years from filing date, renewable in 10-year cycles indefinitely on Form TM-R; lapse triggers restoration window and eventual removal.
Unauthorised use of a registered TM constitutes infringement — civil remedies of injunction, damages, account of profits, and delivery-up; criminal liability under Sec 103 / 104.
Single international TM application via WIPO designating multiple member countries through the Indian Trade Marks Registry as office of origin — cost-efficient global brand protection.
Comprehensive search on IP India public database, common-law check, domain-name check, and risk-grading — clearing the brand for filing or recommending alternatives.
Class mapping aligned with current and future business — single-class filing, multi-class portfolio, and goods-vs-services balance for franchise / licensing readiness.
Online filing through the IP India e-filing portal — applicant declaration, user-affidavit, specimen of mark, power of attorney, and government fee remittance.
Drafting and filing reply to examination objections under Sec 9 / 11 — distinctiveness arguments, evidence of prior use, and disclaimers / amendments where needed.
Representation before the Registrar of Trade Marks for show-cause hearings — legal arguments, case-law citations, and follow-through till acceptance / refusal order.
Tracking journal advertisement, defending against third-party oppositions — counter-statement (TM-O), evidence-stage filings, and hearings.
Tracking issuance of registration certificate post-acceptance, downloading the official certificate, and ® usage advisory across packaging, marketing, and digital assets.
Renewal calendar maintenance, Form TM-R filing within 6 months prior to expiry, restoration if lapsed, and portfolio review for unused / dropped marks.
Single international application via WIPO with India as office of origin — country designation, fee management, and national-phase office-action handling.
Trademark assignment deeds (with / without goodwill), licensing agreements, registered-user (Form TM-U) recordal, and IP carve-out / transfer in M&A transactions.
Recordal of registered TM with Indian Customs under IPR Rules 2007 — enabling customs to seize counterfeit goods at ports and airports.
Cease & desist notices, Sec 134 suits in High Court, John Doe / Ashok Kumar orders, e-commerce takedowns, and UDRP / INDRP domain-name disputes.
New brand / company / product launch — first-step IP move is to file a TM application; without TM, scaling marketing is risky as competitors can register first.
Amazon Brand Registry, Flipkart Brand Authorisation, Meta / Google brand verification — all require valid TM application or registration as a pre-condition.
Notice from a third party alleging trademark infringement, passing-off, or copyright violation — defence drafting, mediation, and litigation support.
Examination report objecting on absolute or relative grounds — response drafting, distinctiveness evidence, and hearing representation needed within 30 days.
Third-party opposition filed during the 4-month journal window — counter-statement, evidence-stage affidavits, and hearing representation under Sec 21.
Registration approaching the 10-year renewal date — Form TM-R filing within 6 months prior to expiry to avoid restoration penalties or removal from register.
Counterfeit goods on Amazon / Flipkart / Indiamart, fake stockists, knock-off listings — TM-based take-downs, cease & desist, and customs / law-enforcement action.
Launching in US, UK, EU, Singapore, UAE, Australia — Madrid Protocol single filing through India saves cost vs national filings in each country.
Trademark search on IP India database, common-law and domain check, Nice classification mapping, and risk-grading with go / no-go recommendation.
Form TM-A e-filing, government-fee remittance, Power of Attorney, user-affidavit, and acknowledgement with TM application number for ™ usage.
Examination report monitoring, response drafting under Sec 9 / 11 objections, evidence pack, and show-cause hearing representation.
Journal publication tracking, opposition monitoring, counter-statement (TM-O) and evidence filing, and hearing till order on opposition.
Registration certificate download, ® usage rollout, customs IPR recordal, e-commerce brand registry, and 10-year renewal calendar.
Partner with our trademark specialists for end-to-end brand protection — TM search, Form TM-A filing, examination response, opposition defence, Madrid Protocol filings, customs IPR recordal, and 10-year renewal management for FY 2026–27.
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