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How to Do Trademark Search and Apply Online 2026

Trademark Search + Apply - ₹4,500 (MSME) / ₹9,000 (others). 45 classes. 12-24 month registration.

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About This Guide

Trademark search and registration via IP India (ipindia.gov.in). Search trademark availability before filing. 45 classes covering goods + services. Application fee: ₹4,500 (individual/startup/MSME) OR ₹9,000 (others). Filing online via Form TM-A. Examination + publication + opposition + registration. 12-24 month process. 10-year validity, renewable.

Eligibility Criteria

Individual/Startup/MSME/Corporate
Aadhaar mandatory
PAN
Original mark + business
Indian or NRI applicant

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar
PAN
Trademark image (3D/2D)
Goods/services description
Class number
Authorization (POA/TM-48 if attorney filing)
Photo (individual)
Udyam (for MSME rate)

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Portal

ipindia.gov.in.

Public Search FREE

Trademarks Public Search.

Search Mark

Word + image search per class.

Availability Check

No identical/similar existing.

Choose Class

1-45 covering goods + services. Multi-class possible.

File Form TM-A

Online application.

Pay Fee

₹4,500 (MSME) / ₹9,000.

Examination

6-12 months.

Examination Report

Address objections.

Publication

In Trademark Journal.

Opposition Period

4 months.

Registration

If no opposition.

TM Certificate

10-year validity.

Key Benefits

MSME 50% discount (₹4,500)
Free public search
Online filing
45 classes covered
10-year validity
Renewable forever
Brand protection
® symbol legally
Government-issued

What Happens After Application?

12-24 months for registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Without registration use TM?

Yes - TM symbol as common law claim. ® only after registration. TM also legal but weaker protection.

Brand stolen risk?

Without registration: weak protection. Always file ASAP after launch. Search before naming critical.