Trademark Registration -
Your Brand Has a Name Make It Legally Yours
A Trademark can be a name, logo, symbol, word, or design that makes your business instantly recognizable.
Trademark registration protects your brand from being copied, builds customer trust, and gives you legal ownership of what you create.
Secure your brand today and turn your identity into a protected business asset.
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Claim Your Identity: A Guide to Trademark Registration in India
Your brand is more than just a name or a logo; it’s the reputation you’ve built with every satisfied customer. In a competitive market like India, protecting that identity isn’t just a legal formality; it’s a strategic business move.
Under the Trade Marks Act of 1999, a registered trademark gives you the ultimate power: the exclusive right to use, sell, and profit from your brand. It transforms your business name into an Intangible asset that grows in value as your company scales.
Why Should You Register Today?
- Stand Out from the Crowd: Create a unique identity that competitors can’t touch.
- Legal Shield: Gain the authority to take swift action against anyone trying to “copy-paste” your hard work.
- Build Trust: A registered brand signals professionalism and reliability to your customers.
At DigiAstra Consultancy Services, we strip away the legal jargon. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on building your empire, ensuring your brand stays bulletproof in the marketplace.
The Roadmap to Your ® Symbol
Navigating the Registry doesn’t have to be a headache. Here is what the journey looks like when you partner with us:
Milestone | What to Expect |
Instant Protection | The moment your application is filed, you can proudly display the “™” symbol. |
The Fast Track | If the Trademark Registry has no objections, your registration can be finalized in 6–8 months. |
The | If objections or “show cause” notices arise, the process may extend to 18 months. We handle the responses for you. |
The | Once approved, you receive your Registration Certificate and can officially switch to the ® symbol. |
Life-Long Legacy | Your trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely, protecting your brand for generations. |
Who Can Apply for Trademark Registration?
Individuals
You can register a trademark in your own name even if you don’t have a registered company yet. This is perfect for freelancers or creators who want to protect their personal brand (like a pen name or a unique slogan) for future use.
Joint Owners
If you’re starting a business with a friend or partner but haven’t officially registered a firm, you can apply for the trademark together. This ensures that the legal rights to the brand are shared equally among all of you.
Proprietorship Firms
If you run your business as a sole proprietor, you’ll usually file the trademark under your own name. Since the law doesn’t see a “proprietorship” as a separate legal person, you are personally the owner of the brand’s protection.
Partnership Firms
For businesses run by a group
of partners , the trademark application must list the names of all the partners involved (up to a limit of ten). In this case, the brand belongs to the partnership as a whole.
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
Because an LLP is a distinct legal entity in itself, the trademark is registered directly in the name of the LLP. The individual partners don’t own the mark; the business entity does.
Registered Companies
Whether it’s a Private Limited or a One Person Company (OPC), the trademark is filed in the name of the company. This turns the brand into a valuable corporate asset that stays with the business even if the directors or owners change.
Trademark Classes (1–45)
| Trademark Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | Chemicals used in industry, science, and agriculture; unprocessed artificial resins and plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry. |
| Class 2 | Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing, and art. |
| Class 3 | Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring, and abrasive preparations; non-medicated soaps; perfumery, essential oils, non-medicated cosmetics, non-medicated hair lotions; non-medicated dentifrices. |
| Class 4 | Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting, and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting. |
| Class 5 | Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; dietary supplements for humans and animals; medical plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
| Class 6 | Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. |
| Class 7 | Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines. |
| Class 8 | Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors. |
| Class 9 | Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating, or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission, or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs, and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers; computer software; fire-extinguishing apparatus. |
| Class 10 | Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for the disabled; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices, and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices, and articles. |
| Class 11 | Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes. |
| Class 12 | Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water. |
| Class 13 | Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks. |
| Class 14 | Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. |
| Class 15 | Musical instruments. |
| Class 16 | Paper, cardboard, and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists’ materials; paintbrushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers’ type; printing blocks. |
| Class 17 | Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica, and substitutes for these materials; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping, and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal. |
| Class 18 | Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins, hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols, and walking sticks; whips, harness, and saddlery; collars, leashes, and clothing for animals. |
| Class 19 | Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch, and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal. |
| Class 20 | Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, ivory, whalebone, or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber. |
| Class 21 | Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paintbrushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except building glass); glassware, porcelain, and earthenware. |
| Class 22 | Ropes and string; nets; tents, awnings, and tarpaulins; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning, and stuffing materials (except of paper, cardboard, rubber, or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor. |
| Class 23 | Yarns and threads, for textile use. |
| Class 24 | Textiles and substitutes for textiles; bed covers; table covers; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic. |
| Class 25 | Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| Class 26 | Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair. |
| Class 27 | Carpets, rugs, mats, and matting, linoleum, and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile). |
| Class 28 | Games, toys, and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| Class 29 | Meat, fish, poultry, and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried, and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
| Class 30 | Coffee, tea, cocoa, and artificial coffee; rice; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries, and confectionery; edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| Class 31 | Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt. |
| Class 32 | Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| Class 33 | Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| Class 34 | Tobacco; smokers’ articles; matches. |
| Class 35 | Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| Class 36 | Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. |
| Class 37 | Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| Class 38 | Telecommunications. |
| Class 39 | Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| Class 40 | Treatment of materials. |
| Class 41 | Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| Class 42 | Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| Class 43 | Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation. |
| Class 44 | Medical, hygienic, and beauty care services; agriculture, horticulture, and forestry services. |
| Class 45 | Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. |
Procedure of Trademark Registration
- Brand Name Search
- Select a unique and distinctive brand name.
- Conduct a thorough search to ensure the name is not already registered or in use.
- Consider inventing new words or combining existing ones to create originality.
- Filing a Trademark Application
- Submit required documents online, including:
- Business Registration Proof – Identity proof of directors/owners and business address, depending on business type.
- Proof of Trademark Use (if applicable) – Sales invoices or other evidence showing brand usage.
- Power of Attorney – Signed authorization from the applicant.
- Submitting the Application
- E-Filing – Faster option with immediate acknowledgement through the government website.
- Examination by the Registrar
- The Registrar reviews the application to ensure it meets legal requirements.
- Checks that the proposed trademark does not conflict visually or phonetically with existing or pending trademarks.
- Publication in the Trademark Journal
- If no objections are raised, the trademark is published in the Indian Trademark Journal.
- A 4-month window is provided for the public to file any opposition.
- Opposition to a Trademark (if applicable)
- If opposed, the Registrar sends the opposition notice to the applicant.
- The applicant has 2 months to submit a counter-statement.
- Evidence and arguments are submitted, followed by a hearing.
- Trademark Opposition Hearing
- Both applicant and opposing party present evidence and arguments in a formal hearing.
- The Registrar decides whether to accept or reject the application.
- Issuance of the Trademark Registration Certificate
- If no opposition is filed, or if the Registrar rules in favor of the applicant, the trademark is officially registered.
- The applicant receives the Trademark Registration Certificate with the Registrar’s seal.
- The registered trademark can legally use the ® symbol.
Documents Required for Trademark Registration
Applicant’s / Company Name
Business Type
Business Details
Brand/logo/slogan name
Form 48 (Power of Attorney)
Email ID & Phone Number
MSME Registration / Udyog Aadhaar (optional)
Office / Business address
A trademark creates a unique identity that sets your business, product, or service apart from competitors. Once registered, it becomes your company’s intellectual property—an intangible asset that protects the trust and loyalty you’ve built with customers.
Trademark registration also grants you the legal right to take action against anyone attempting to copy or misuse your brand and prevents others from using an identical or confusingly similar mark.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Trademark registration is the process of legally protecting a brand's identity, such as logos, names, slogans, or symbols, from unauthorized use by others. It is important for businesses to safeguard their brand assets, establish brand recognition, and prevent infringement.
Any individual, company, proprietorship, partnership firm, or legal entity that owns a trademark or intends to use a mark in commerce can apply for trademark registration in India.
The required documents and information include the trademark application form, details of the applicant, specimen of the mark, proof of claim of proprietorship, and power of attorney (if filed through an agent).
Various types of marks, including word marks, logo marks, device marks, slogan marks, three-dimensional marks, sound marks, and color marks, can be registered as trademarks in India, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Benefits include exclusive rights to use the trademark, legal protection against unauthorized use or infringement, enhanced brand reputation, easier enforcement of rights, and eligibility for statutory damages and remedies in case of infringement.
The validity period of trademark registration in India is ten years from the date of filing the application. It can be renewed indefinitely for successive periods of ten years by paying the renewal fees.