Start using TM beside your Brand. Trademark Registration Online in Just 4 Days!

Intro

₹ 7699/-

All-inclusive Price
for Individuals/Startups, MSME

Comprehensive TM search
TM Class Selection Assistance
Power of Attorney (TM-48)
Drafting & Filing of Application
Application Tracking & Updates till Registration
24/7 - Call & Chat Support for TM Use Queries
Real-Time Updates through your filingbee account

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Base

₹ 12999/-

All-inclusive Price*
for Pvt.Ltd/LLPs/OPC/Partnership

Comprehensive TM search
TM Class Selection Assistance
Power of Attorney (TM-48)
Drafting & Filing of Application
Application Tracking & Updates till Registration
24/7 - Call & Chat Support for TM Use Queries
Real-Time Updates through your filingbee account

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Pro

₹ 15999/-

All-inclusive Price
for Pvt.Ltd/LLPs/OPC/Partnership

Comprehensive TM search
TM Class Selection Assistance
Power of Attorney (TM-48)
Drafting & Filing of Application
Application Tracking & Updates till Registration
Drafting & filing of Reply to TM Examination Report
24/7 - Call & Chat Support for TM Use Queries
Real-Time Updates through your filingbee account

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*Avail 50% Govt. Fee Rebate if your entity is registered under MSME or StartUp India Scheme(Company /LLP/Firm)

Caution: All plans include only registration under one TM Class

As per the following timeline,
your selected plan will be processed

Day 1-2

Collect

We collect necessary information & documents for Trademark Registration Online

Day 3-4

Draft

We draft everything needed in the preparation of the trademark application.

Day 4-5

Process

We proceed to submit the application and share it with you. You can use the TM symbol beside your brand now.

Finally

We will keep you updated on the TM Registration status. To use the R symbol, the Registry takes more than a year to approve the same.

Trademark Registration Online:
What is a Trademark & Why Businesses Should Register their Mark?

A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or combination of these things that identifies your goods or services. In the marketplace, it's how customers recognize you and find you different from your competitors. Brand names and their reputation play a significant role in consumers' purchasing decisions. The application to Trademark a symbol or any form has become easier and more accessible due to the digitalization of the process.

Most businesses trademark their logos, but it is also possible to trademark symbols, words, packaging, colour combination, and even sounds. In addition to building and protecting the brand reputation of products and services, trademark owners can prevent others from using their trademarks illegally, sue for damages of infringement-related products and labels. Any startup needs to be cautious in selecting its trade name, brands, logos, packaging for products, domain names and any other mark it proposes to use. It would be best if you did proper due diligence before adopting a trademark.

At filingbee, we engage the most qualified and experienced professionals to conduct search and draft trademark applications under the appropriate trademark class for your business. Our team will ensure the most appropriate class for you based on your business objective. Let's Get started!

What is the need for Trademark Registration Online?

Grab Customer Attention

Trademarks are effective commercial communication tools for engaging customers and making products, services, and businesses stand out.

Avoid Litigation in the future

Not registering a trademark leaves a business open to lawsuits from companies who register one under the same name, sign, slogan, or design.

Brand Recognition

When a company trademarks its name, its services and products become distinctive among its competitors, thus becoming their intellectual property. In doing so, it prevents rivals from copying or stealing their brand.

As an Enduring Asset

Your Trademark is a leveraged asset - it brings value beyond your core business and can open up opportunities for expansion (or acquisition, if needed).

What is a trademark class?

The NICE classification for trademarks, also known as International Certification of Goods and Services, divides into 45 different classes. Each class of trademarks represents a distinct set of goods and services.

Some of the Famous Trademark Classes

Class 5

Pharmaceuticals

Class 9

Computers, Software and Electronics

Class 25

Clothing, Footwear and Headgear

Class 30

Food Products like Coffee, Sugar

Class 35

Business Services and Consulting

Class 41

Education and Entertainment

List of Documents Required for
Trademark Registration Online

Applicant Documents

Details & Docs of the Applicant
Address Proof of Applicant
Incorporation Certificate (if applicable)

Trademark Documents

Brand Name & Logo
sPower of Attorney to file Trademark
User Affidavit-to claim specific use date*

*To prove specific dates of use, documentary proof such as invoices, registration certificates, etc., must be provided with the brand name.
*Avail 50% Govt. Fee Rebate if your entity is registered under MSME or StartUp India Scheme(for Company, LLP or Firm)

Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions

Trademark Registration is highly recommended but not compulsory. Many well-known marks are unregistered and recognized, and also prior use is not required for trademark registration. The registration is valid for 10 years, but it can be renewed before 6 months of validity expiry. In this way, it can be protected for life.

Words should be easy to pronounce, spell, and remember. Trademarks that are invented words or coined expressions and geometric designs that are rare will be effective.

It takes around one year or more to get the Trademark registered. But the TM symbol can be used from the day of applying.

Step 1: Application for Trademark
Step 2: Examination Report:
The Trade Marks Office examines a trademark application two to four months following the application filing. If no objections are raised, the mark shall be allowed to be advertised directly.
Step 3:Response to Examination Report:
Upon receipt of an examination report, an applicant is required to file a response within one (1) month from the date of receipt of the examination report, failing which the application is deemed abandoned. When a reply is filed and approved by the Trademarks Office, the application is published in the Trademarks Journal. If the Examiner has further objections, the Applicant would have a show cause hearing.
Step 4 :Advertisement:
Once the objection/s to the trademark application is addressed, the trademark application is advertised in the Trademarks Journal.
Step 5 :Opposition:
As soon as the Trademark is advertised, it is open for opposition for four (4) months. The mark proceeds to registration if no opposition is filed within the stipulated time.

A trademark can be transferred or assigned by paying an appropriate fee to the trademark registry.
For more details, please check TM Assignment.

According to the NICE classification for a trademark, also known as the International Certification of Goods and Services, trademarks can be classified into 45 different classes. Each trademark class represents a distinct set of goods and services. Our experienced and highly qualified professionals assist in conducting a search and drafting your trademark application under suitable classes. You can share your business objectives, and we will provide you with the most appropriate class suggestion based on your business requirements.

Service marks are similar to trademarks, but they identify and distinguish the service source, not the product. There are 45 classes grouped under 1-34 as Goods and 35 -45 as services. You can use the TM symbol for all categories or an SM symbol for trademark applications under classes 35-45, which provide service. However, registered marks must be designated with the R symbol.

Under Individual/Startup/MSME for each class, the government fees of Rs. 4,500 is to be paid. If an Individual/Startup/MSME applies for a trademark application under three classes, the Government fee will be Rs. 13,500. For Companies etc., other than an individual, the government fee for each class is Rs.9000.

Business entities generally register trademarks in their company's name rather than in one of their founders. Regardless of the company's legal status, trademarks owned by its founder would remain valid.

Applicants who use or intend to use a trademark may apply to register the mark in India. In India, foreign proprietors may register a trademark. Trademark laws in India are consistent with TRIPS and protect well-known trademarks while taking brand reputation into account.

Yes, 3D marks, sound, and smell can be registered as a trademark in India under the Indian trademark law.

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