End-to-End Trademark Registration in India

The cost to register a trademark in India is US$ 400 for the first class, plus US$ 400 for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

When you register your trademark with iGERENT, our team handles everything for you: from preparing and filing your application to tracking progress and updating you at every step.

You’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated trademark consultant to guide you throughout the process
• Complete management of forms, filings, and communications with the trademark office
• Transparent pricing, with no hidden costs or surprise add-ons

With iGERENT, your trademark registration in India is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

To register a trademark in India, you must provide a scanned copy of a signed power of attorney document.

The average time frame to register a trademark in India is around 21 months for straightforward cases. This is an estimated processing time based on current application timeframes and may vary considerably.

Once your trademark is registered in India:

• It is important that the mark is used in the Indian market. If you do not use the trademark for more than 5 years, it may be cancelled. Cancellation is not automatic: a third party must file a trademark cancellation action before the Indian intellectual property office.
• Use must be exactly as the trademark was registered. If you change or modernize your logo or word mark, you should consider applying for registration of the new version.

As the owner of a registered trademark:

• You have the exclusive right to use it in India.
• You can initiate legal proceedings for trademark infringement.
• It is highly recommended to monitor the market and the registry to detect third parties who might be using or attempting to register similar marks.

Regarding renewal:

• Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the filing date.
• They can be renewed for successive periods of ten years.
• Renewal can be filed as early as six months before expiration and up to 12 months after the expiration date, in which case higher official fees apply.
• If the trademark is not renewed, it will be declared void, and there is no way to revive it once the late renewal stage has passed; the only option is to file a new application.

Yes. After your trademark or a third-party mark is published in the Indian trademark journal, there is a 120-day period during which third parties may file opposition actions against the application.

The opposition assesses, among other things, the similarity between the marks and the goods/services, as well as other possible grounds for refusal. The chances of success will depend on the circumstances of each case.

Use is not required to obtain registration of a trademark in India; the mark can be registered even if it has not yet been used. However, use becomes important after registration:

• If the trademark is not used for more than 5 years in India, a third party may file a cancellation action for non-use.
• If the mark is effectively used, you do not need to worry about cancellation for non-use, provided the use matches the registered form of the trademark.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in India means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.

India recognizes three-dimensional (3D) trademarks, allowing businesses to protect unique product shapes or packaging.

For 3D trademark registration, the Indian Trade Marks Registry requires:

• Clear graphical representations of the 3D mark from at least five different angles;
• The shape must be distinctive, capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of others;
• The shape must be non-functional, meaning it cannot be solely dictated by the nature of the goods.

If the shape lacks inherent distinctiveness, you may need to provide evidence of acquired distinctiveness through use in the Indian market. Applications can be filed online via the Indian Trade Marks Registry website.