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Frequently asked Questions
Conduct a search, file Form TM-A with the Trademark Registry, pay fees and address objections.
GST applies to professional services for trademark filing (18%), but registration itself is exempt under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Trademarks, not copyrights, protect logos in India. Search the IP India database or consult Novam Legal to confirm availability.
Trademarks include product marks, service marks, collective marks, certification marks, shape marks, pattern marks and sound marks.
A trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date, renewable indefinitely every 10 years with fees.
Trademark registration takes 12-18 months if unopposed; objections may extend beyond 24 months. Application numbers issue in 1-2 days.
Yes, you can register a trademark in India without the necessity of engaging an agent or attorney. You can submit your application yourself online or in person.
No, the TM symbol itself does not provide legal protection. It only signifies a claim of rights. For stronger protection, registration is necessary.
To check your trademark registration status in India, visit the official IP India website and search for your application number. You can track the progress of your application online.
Trademark registration protects your brand name, logo or slogan, granting exclusive rights to use it for your products or services. It ensures legal protection and prevents unauthorized use.
Trademark registration fees in India vary depending on the type of applicant. For individuals, MSMEs or startups, the fee is INR 4,500 per class. For companies, the fee is INR 9,000 per class.
You can complete your trademark registration online through the IP India website. The process involves a trademark search, document preparation, filing the application and tracking its status.
Yes, trademark registration in India can be renewed after 10 years. You can file for renewal before the expiry date to maintain your trademark rights and legal protection.
The trademark registration process involves searching for available trademarks, filing an application, document submission, examination and responding to objections, followed by registration if accepted.
To check if a trademark is available for registration, you can perform a trademark registration check on the IP India website (ipindia.gov.in) by searching for similar existing trademarks.
You can search for trademark registration near me online or consult legal experts like Novam Legal, who offer comprehensive services for trademark registration in India.
The government fees for trademark registration in India are INR 4,500 per class for individuals, MSMEs or startups and INR 9,000 per class for companies. These fees are required at the time of filing.
Identity proof, business documents, logo/word mark, TM-48 and optional MSME/startup certificate.
