Trademark Registration
Quick Reference for Your Business

Brand Protection • Classes • Fees – everything you need to know about Trademark Registration.

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Documents Required
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Brand name / logo

to be registered (logo image if applicable)

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ID & address proof

of the applicant

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Business proof

Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Udyam / DPIIT (for concession)

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Power of Attorney (TM-48)

if filing through an agent

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Proof of prior use

Invoices / first-use date (optional, if claiming use)

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Key Facts & Fees
Point Details
Law / form Trade Marks Act, 1999 • Form TM-A on ipindiaonline.gov.in
Classes 45 classes (1–34 goods, 35–45 services) — fee is per class
Fee — individual / startup / MSME ₹4,500 per class (e-filing)
Fee — company / LLP / others ₹9,000 per class (e-filing)
Validity 10 years — renewable indefinitely
Symbols ™ after filing • ® only after registration
Process: Search → file TM-A → examination → journal publication → 4-month opposition window → registration. Pick the right class(es): too few leaves your brand exposed, too many wastes fees. Startups (DPIIT) and MSMEs (Udyam) get the lower ₹4,500 slab — submit the certificate at filing.
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Why Register Your Trademark
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Exclusive ownership

Legal right to use the mark and stop others from copying it.

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Nationwide protection

Protection across India, not just where you operate.

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A valuable asset

A registered mark can be licensed, franchised or sold.

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Builds trust

The ® mark signals a protected, serious brand.

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Why Businesses Trust M/s Durganjali & Associates
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A real, qualified Chartered Accountant

Not an agent — a CA who runs the search, files the right classes and tracks objections and renewal.

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5 years of practice

Across companies, firms, individuals and trusts — Tax, GST and compliance.

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You never miss a date

We track every deadline — registration, renewals and returns.

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Clear updates in your language

Simple updates in Telugu and English — you always know where things stand.

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Honest, practical advice

Straight answers you can act on — no jargon, no overselling.

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