Step-by-Step Trademark Registration Process in India

Trademark Search & Availability Check 🔍

Conduct a trademark search to ensure your desired mark is unique and not already registered.

You can search via the IP India website or use AI-powered trademark search tools like TrademarkJournal.in for faster results.

Filing the Trademark Application 📝

File the application online via the Trademark Registry or offline through a registered trademark agent.

The application requires:

• Applicant details
• Trademark logo or wordmark
• Class of goods/services
• Business proof (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney (if filed through an agent)

Application Examination by the Trademark Office ✅

The Trademark Examiner reviews the application and checks for conflicts, uniqueness, and legal compliance.

The status may be:

• Accepted - Moves to publication in the Trademark Journal
• Objected - The examiner raises objections (reply must be filed within 30 days)

Trademark Publication in the Journal 📜

If accepted, the trademark is published in the Trademark Journal for public review and opposition.

This step ensures transparency and allows third parties to file oppositions if they believe the mark infringes on their rights.

Opposition Period (4 Months) ⚖

If someone opposes the trademark, the applicant must submit a counterstatement.

If no opposition is filed within 4 months, the application proceeds to registration.

Trademark Registration & Certificate Issuance 🎉

Once the opposition period is clear, the Trademark Registry grants registration.

The applicant receives a Trademark Registration Certificate, granting exclusive rights for 10 years (renewable).

Trademark Renewal (Every 10 Years) ♻

A trademark must be renewed every 10 years to maintain its legal protection.

Failure to renew can result in trademark removal from the registry.