Trademark Law Firm in India

File Form TM-A on the IP India portal (ipindia.gov.in). You need to select the correct Nice Classification class for your goods or services, pay the government fee (₹4,500 for individuals/startups, ₹9,000 for companies per class), and attach a TM-48 power of attorney if filing through an attorney. After filing, the Registry examines the application and may issue an examination report. Our trademark lawyers in Delhi handle the entire process from search to registration certificate.

Typically 18 to 24 months from filing. The timeline includes examination (3-12 months), publication in the Trademark Journal (opposition period of 4 months), and issuance of the registration certificate. Expedited registration may be available in some circumstances. Our Noida and Gurgaon clients often achieve faster outcomes because we respond to examination reports quickly, reducing delays.

The current government fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups, and small enterprises, and ₹9,000 per class for companies and LLPs. If you operate in multiple product/service categories, you need to file in each relevant class. Our trademark attorneys across Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon provide transparent pricing with no hidden charges.

The TM (trademark) symbol can be used immediately after filing your application – it signals that you are claiming rights over the mark. The R symbol (®) can only be used after your trademark is officially registered by the Trademark Registry. Using @ before registration is an offence under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Yes. India allows intent-to-use trademark applications. You can file a trademark application before launching your brand or product. However, if the mark is not used within a reasonable period after registration, it may become vulnerable to cancellation on non-use grounds. Our attorneys advise clients in Greater Noida and Faridabad on the strategic use of intent-to-use filings.

The Trademark Registry issues an examination report detailing the objections – these may be absolute grounds (descriptive mark, prohibited mark) or relative grounds (similarity to existing mark). You must file a reply within 30 days (extendable). If the response is unsatisfactory, a hearing is scheduled. Lex Legalizer’s trademark lawyers in Delhi and Gurgaon have a high success rate in overcoming objections.

India follows the Nice Classification system with 45 classes – 34 for goods (Classes 1-34) and 11 for services (Classes 35-45). Each application covers one class; you must file separate applications for multiple classes. Common examples: Class 9 (software/technology), Class 35 (business services), Class 41 (education), Class 42 (IT services). Our Noida and Ghaziabad clients often file in multiple classes for full brand protection.

Yes. Foreign companies can register trademarks in India either through direct filing at the Indian Trademark Registry or via the Madrid Protocol (if India is a designated country in the international application). India became a member of the Madrid Protocol in 2013. Our attorneys assist international clients and Delhi NCR-based foreign subsidiaries with both routes.

A registered trademark in India is valid for 10 years from the date of application. It can be renewed indefinitely for successive 10-year periods by paying the renewal fee. Our trademark renewal service ensures you never miss a deadline – we proactively remind clients in Gurgaon, Faridabad, and across NCR well before the renewal due date.

Passing off is a common law remedy that protects unregistered trademarks. If someone uses a name, logo, or mark that causes confusion with your established brand – even if you have not registered the trademark – you can bring a passing off action in court. This is particularly relevant for businesses in Delhi that have built goodwill in their brand but not yet registered it. Lex Legalizer handles both trademark infringement suits (for registered marks) and passing off actions (for unregistered marks).