Intellectual Property Protection
Trademark Registration Online in India
Safeguard your brand name, logo, tagline, and corporate identity against copycats. Obtain exclusive pan-India rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, use the ™ symbol immediately upon filing, and build long-term enterprise valuation.
- Instant ™ symbol usage
- 50% Govt fee rebate for Startups & MSME
- Comprehensive conflict search report
Brand Protection & Goodwill
Why trademark protection is the ultimate asset for your business
In a competitive marketplace, your brand name, logo, and slogan are your most valuable commercial assets. Without statutory trademark registration, competitors and counterfeiters can easily mimic your branding, siphon customer trust, and dilute your market reputation.
Trademark registration in India is governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM). Registering your trademark grants you exclusive, nationwide legal ownership and the absolute right to restrain others from using deceptively similar marks.
VIDURA provides comprehensive intellectual property facilitation—from multi-class database clearance searches and Form TM-A preparation to registry examination tracking and objection responses.
Who Should Register
Brand protection across every business vertical
Any enterprise investing in customer trust and market visibility should secure statutory trademark rights.
D2C & E-Commerce Brands
Mandatory for selling on Amazon Brand Registry, Flipkart, and preventing fake sellers from hijacking product listings.
Tech Startups & SaaS
Essential for protecting software application names, platform branding, domain identity, and securing investor funding.
Manufacturers & Exporters
Secures packaging labels, product brand names, and establishes a foundation for international Madrid Protocol filings.
Retail & Restaurant Chains
Crucial before franchising or opening multiple regional outlets to ensure exclusive commercial exclusivity.
Service Agencies & Creators
Protects studio names, consultancy brands, educational academies, podcasts, and digital media channels.
Traditional Family Businesses
Solidifies decades of generational goodwill and prevents unauthorized local use by competing relatives or former partners.
What We Deliver
Comprehensive end-to-end trademark registration support
From the initial database search to receiving your final Certificate of Registration, our IP desk handles every stage:
Comprehensive TM Search
Detailed clearance check across all 45 Nice Classification classes, phonetic variations, and Vienna codes to identify potential conflicts.
Class & Specification Drafting
Precise classification of goods/services under classes 1-45 ensuring broad legal protection without over-breadth rejections.
Form TM-A Preparation & E-Filing
Meticulous drafting and digital submission on the IP India portal along with appropriate user affidavits and evidence.
Same-Day Official Receipt
Issuance of the government filing receipt with your permanent Trademark Application Number to begin using ™ immediately.
Form TM-48 Authorisation
Standard Power of Attorney documentation enabling our registered trademark attorneys to advocate your application before the Registrar.
Continuous Status Tracking
Automated surveillance of registry examination reports, journal publications, and statutory timelines to ensure prompt progression.
How It Works
Get your trademark filed in 3 straightforward steps
Simple, organized, and guided at every step by our compliance desk.
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Step 1 — Share Brand & Business Details
Submit your brand name, logo artwork, business activity, and applicant type (individual, startup, or company).
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Step 2 — Search Clearance & Documentation
Our IP desk verifies availability, drafts your Form TM-A with proper class selection, and prepares your Form TM-48 power of attorney.
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Step 3 — E-Filing & Immediate ™ Symbol Usage
Your application is filed directly with the Trade Marks Registry. Receive the official government receipt and start using the ™ symbol the same day.
Documentation Checklist
Documents required for trademark registration in India
Simple identity and commercial documents required to initiate your application:
- Applicant Identity Proof (PAN Card and Aadhaar of individual / authorized director)
- Applicant Address Proof (Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License)
- Certificate of Incorporation, LLP Agreement, or Partnership Deed (for corporate entities)
- MSME / Udyam Registration Certificate or DPIIT Recognition (to claim 50% government fee discount)
- Logo or Brand Device Artwork in high resolution (JPEG / PNG / PDF format, if applicable)
- Signed Form TM-48 (Power of Attorney authorizing your trademark attorney)
- User Affidavit with documentary proof of prior commercial use (invoices, domain receipts, if claiming use before filing)
Types of Marks
What can you protect under trademark law?
Word Mark
Protects the brand name or text itself in any font or styling (e.g., VIDURA, INFOSYS, TATA).
Device Mark (Logo)
Protects unique visual graphic elements, emblems, badges, and stylized typographic layouts.
Tagline / Slogan
Protects catchy marketing punchlines and brand mottos associated with your commercial offerings.
Shape of Goods / Packaging
Protects distinctive 3D bottle shapes, container designs, or unique product packaging trade dress.
Sound Mark
Protects distinctive audio jingles, chimes, and sonic branding that uniquely identify a service or platform.
Why VIDURA
Strategic intellectual property guidance you can trust
Exhaustive Pre-Filing Search
We don't just check exact spellings; we examine phonetic similarities, translation parallels, and visually conflicting marks to minimize objections.
Strategic Class Advisory
Get tailored recommendations across primary and allied classes so your brand is insulated from future industry expansion.
Seamless 50% Fee Savings
We guide qualifying startups and MSMEs through Udyam registration to halve official government registry fees.
End-to-End Hearing Support
If the registry issues an examination report or sets a show-cause hearing, our dedicated IP counsel handles representation.
Common Queries
Frequently Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
What is the difference between the ™ and ® symbols?
The ™ (Trademark) symbol indicates that you have filed a trademark application with the Trademark Registry and claim proprietary rights over the mark. You can use ™ as soon as you receive your application number. The ® (Registered) symbol can only be used once the Registrar issues the official Trademark Registration Certificate after examination and publication.
How long is a trademark valid in India?
A registered trademark in India is valid for 10 years from the date of application. It can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years by filing Form TM-R and paying the prescribed government renewal fees.
What is the difference between Trademark, Copyright, and Patent?
A Trademark protects brand identifiers such as names, logos, slogans, and sounds that distinguish commercial products/services. Copyright protects original creative works of authorship like software code, books, music, videos, and artwork. A Patent protects novel functional inventions, processes, and technological advancements.
How long does it take to get a trademark registered in India?
Receiving the application number and right to use ™ takes 24 hours. The entire registration lifecycle—examination, publication in the Trade Marks Journal, and certificate issuance—typically takes 6 to 12 months if no third-party oppositions are filed.
Can I register a personal name as a trademark?
A personal name or surname can be registered as a trademark if it has acquired distinctiveness through long-term commercial usage, or if it is presented as a distinctive brand label (e.g., Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton). Purely generic personal names without secondary meaning may face objections.
Can someone copy my brand in another class of business?
Under the Trade Marks Act, protection is class-specific unless your mark achieves 'well-known' status under Section 11(6). However, registering across your core class and allied/expansion classes prevents competitors from free-riding on your goodwill.
Can a foreign national or foreign company register a trademark in India?
Yes. Foreign individuals and overseas corporate entities can register trademarks in India. They must provide an address for service in India or appoint a registered trademark attorney/agent licensed in India via Form TM-48.
What if someone is already using my brand name without registering it?
India follows the 'prior user' principle under common law (passing off). If you have been continuously using the brand in commerce before another party applied, your prior use rights can be defended through opposition or rectification proceedings.
Protect Your Identity
Ready to secure your brand name and logo across India?
Connect with VIDURA's IP facilitation desk today. We conduct an immediate clearance search and file your Form TM-A on the same day.