A trademark is the face of your business. Secure your brand name, logo, tagline, and identity under India's Trade Marks Act — backed by VS IPR & Legal Advisors LLP.
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A trademark is a unique sign, symbol, name, logo, or tagline that distinguishes your goods and services from competitors — building reputation and trust in the marketplace. IPR is the oil of the 21st century.
Company name, brand name, product name, logo, tagline, domain name, colour, sound, and even the shape of packaging.
A registered trademark gives you the exclusive right to use the mark across India and the legal right to sue infringers.
Trademark registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely — protecting your brand forever.
A trademark is a valuable intellectual property asset that can be licensed, sold, or used as collateral for loans.
Indian trademark law recognises multiple types of marks. Our experts help you identify and register the right one for your brand.
Letters, words, or phrases — the most common trademark.
e.g. TATA, Amul, ZomatoLogos, pictures, labels, and combinations of images and words.
e.g. Nike SwooshDistinctive sounds identifying the origin of services.
e.g. Yahoo YodelA unique colour directly linked to brand identity.
e.g. Colgate RedThree-dimensional shapes distinguishing products.
e.g. Coca-Cola BottlePriority trademark registration for faster protection.
Faster ProcessingA clear guided journey from brand search to final registration certificate.
We conduct a preliminary search to ensure that your trademark is unique, available and unused before filing.
After successful search, we file Form TM-A with the Trademark Registry and secure your filing acknowledgement.
The Trademark Examiner reviews your application. If required, we respond and file a detailed reply on your behalf.
If objections arise, our advocates represent you before the Trademark Office and provide supporting arguments.
Accepted trademarks are published in the Trademark Journal for opposition review within the prescribed period.
Once approved, the Trademark Registry issues your official Registration Certificate and grants full legal rights.
Any person, entity, or organisation that uses or intends to use a mark in commerce can apply for trademark registration in India.
Minimal paperwork with smooth guidance. Our team helps you prepare and organize all registration documents professionally.
PAN Card, Aadhaar Card or any valid government identity proof.
Electricity bill, rent agreement or bank statement.
Required for LLPs and Private Limited Companies.
Helpful for MSME benefits and reduced registration fees.
Signed TM-48 authorization document for trademark filing.
High-quality logo image in PNG or JPEG format.
Trademarks in India are classified into 45 classes based on the Nice Classification system. Classes 1–34 are for goods and Classes 35–45 are for services.
Our experts help you identify all relevant trademark classes for your business and assist with multi-class filing for complete brand protection.
You can register the following as a trademark in India under the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks.
A trademark helps protect your brand identity and gives you exclusive legal rights to use your mark in connection with your business, products, or services.
VS IPR handled our entire trademark registration process seamlessly. They guided us from search to certification. Our brand is now fully protected. Highly recommend for any startup!
Founder, D2C Fashion Brand · Mumbai
We had a trademark objection and were worried. The team at VS IPR filed a detailed reply and represented us at the hearing. Our mark was accepted! Their expertise saved us.
Director, Food & Beverages Company · Delhi
As an Amazon seller, trademark registration was mandatory for Brand Registry. VS IPR made the whole process stress-free and our brand is now enrolled in Amazon Brand Registry.
E-Commerce Seller · Bangalore
Everything you need to know about trademark registration in India.
The ™ symbol can be used from the moment you file your trademark application (TM-A) — it indicates a pending trademark claim. The ® symbol can only be used after your trademark is officially registered by the Trademark Registry. Using ® without registration is illegal.
The complete trademark registration process takes *24–30 months* on average. However, you receive the application number and can use ™ within days of filing. For faster protection, we also offer Fast Track trademark registration.
An objection is not a rejection — it is common. The Registry sends an examination report citing the reasons. Our attorneys prepare a detailed reply and, if required, represent you at the show-cause hearing to get the mark accepted.
Yes. Prior use of a trademark, even without registration, gives you common law rights. You can register it officially. We also help you establish usage evidence, which strengthens your application against any similar pending marks.
Have questions about your brand? Get free consultation from our trademark experts.
Every day without a trademark registration is a day your brand is vulnerable. Start the process today — it's quick, affordable, and essential.