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Learn moreTrademark Registration in Mumbai & Thane
Protect your brand name and logo in India — search, filing by our registered trademark agent, replies to objections and renewal.
Official fees per class (Trade Marks Rules, 2017)
| Filing | E-filing | Physical filing |
|---|---|---|
| New application (TM-A) — individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| New application (TM-A) — all other applicants | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Expedited examination (TM-M) — individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹20,000 | Not allowed |
| Expedited examination (TM-M) — all other applicants | ₹40,000 | Not allowed |
| Renewal (TM-R) — all applicants | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
Fees are charged for each class and each mark. The lower fee for startups and small enterprises needs supporting proof, such as Startup India recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) or Udyam registration. Our professional fee is separate and agreed in writing.
From search to registration
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Search and class
We search the Trade Marks Registry for similar marks and identify the right classes under the Nice Classification (the international list of 45 classes of goods and services). A search reduces, but cannot remove, the risk of objection or opposition.
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Filing
Your application is filed in Form TM-A by our registered trademark agent, under your authorisation in Form TM-M. Businesses in Mumbai & Thane file with the Registry's Mumbai office.
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Formalities and examination
Any deficiency notice must be answered within one month. If the examiner raises objections, the reply to the examination report is due within one month of receiving it, and a hearing may follow.
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Advertisement and opposition
Once accepted, the mark is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal. Anyone can oppose it within four months.
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Registration
If there is no opposition, or it is decided in your favour, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued. Registration counts from the date of application.
After registration
- A registration lasts 10 years from the application date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods.
- Renewal can be filed up to one year before expiry. A six-month grace period with a surcharge follows expiry, and restoration is possible within the next six months.
- Use ® only once the mark is registered. Representing an unregistered mark as registered can attract a penalty of 0.5% of turnover or ₹5 lakh, whichever is less. ™ is commonly used for marks that are not yet registered.
- Watch the Trade Marks Journal for similar marks so that you can oppose them in time.
Frequently asked questions
Who can file a trademark application?
The applicant can file directly, or through a registered trademark agent or an advocate. Our filings are made by our registered trademark agent under your authorisation in Form TM-M.
How long does registration take?
It depends on objections and oppositions, and registration is decided by the Registrar. Expedited examination — requested by e-filing once the application number is issued, for a higher fee — ordinarily brings the examination within three months of the request. It speeds up examination only; it does not shorten the four-month opposition period or guarantee acceptance.
Can I use my brand while the application is pending?
Generally yes, provided it does not infringe anyone's earlier rights — the search helps check this. You can use ™ while it is pending, but not ® until it is registered.
Do I need a separate application for each class?
One application can cover several classes, but the official fee is charged for each class.
Related services
Startup India registration
DPIIT recognition — also used for the lower trademark fee.
Learn moreUdyam (MSME) registration
Small enterprise status for the lower trademark fee.
Learn moreSources: Trade Marks Act, 1999 (sections 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 107 and 145), section 107 as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (in force 1 August 2024); Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (rules 2, 4, 19, 20, 31, 33, 34, 42 and 57–60 and the First Schedule); Trade Marks Registry public search; S.O. 2972(E) of 26 July 2024.
Important: This page is general information as at 12 October 2026. It is not legal or tax advice and not a recommendation to act. Rules, forms and due dates change and depend on your facts — please confirm the current position with us or the relevant authority before acting. Any engagement is under a written scope.
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