Trademark registration fees
Compared to other countries, Trademark cost in India is fairly good. Muthirai provides affordable trademark charges in Chennai. Below given are the complete details for trademark cost in India.
Trademark registration fees
Total: ₹ 7000 per class
Break up :
₹ 4,500 government fee for 1 application + ₹ 2500 professional Trademark registration fees including Government expenses/stamp fee towards registration and follow up for a trademark
# There is no additional fee till the registration stage exception for third-party opposition and direct hearing in the trademark registry.
Trademark Registration Process
STAGE 1
Trademark Search – We need to search and ensure that your brand name is not previously used by other applicants in trademark public search
TM Portal: https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch/
Suggestions will be given from our end about the important classes and name availability / NO FEE
We will accept to apply for a trademark, only when the trademark is available.
STAGE 2
Checklist has to be filled and a soft copy of the Logo shall be sent by email, the document will be prepared from our end (No ID/Address proofs are required)
Government fee (Trademark registration fees) Rs. 4,500/- & Professional fee Rs.2500/- [For Non-MSME - PVT.LTD, Trust, and NGO Govt. Fee 9,000/-]
STAGE 3
Trademark Filing – TM number will be provided in 2 business days.
STAGE 4
Trademark Examination – 2 to 3 months post-filing our application will be subjected to examination.
Scenario i – Name directly allowed – NO FEE
Scenario ii – Name Objected– NO FEE (for applications filed from our end)
If Objected, a reply to the examination report will be submitted from our end, and further, follow-up will be done.
STAGE 5
Re-Examination
Scenario i – Allowed in the previous stage / Allowed after checking the reply – NO FEE
Scenario ii – General Hearing posted after checking the reply – Fee Rs.5000/-
General Hearing Covered
STAGE 6
Journal Publication – Our application will be published in the trademark journal.
Scenario i – Completing the examination. NO FEE
Scenario ii – Third-party opposition fee: Rs.12,700/-
Opposition fees covered
- Counter statement
- Reviewing their evidence
- Sending our evidence
- Then registry will call for a direct hearing
Opposition hearing fees Rs.10,000/-
STAGE 7
Registration – Once the journal period of 4 months is completed our application will move to the registration stage.
- Digital Certificate – NO FEE
- Hard Copy of Trademark / Legal Certificate – Fee Rs. 5000/-
Required document
Documents required for an individual or a sole proprietor Firm
- Identity Proof (any one of)
- PAN Card
- Aadhar Card
- Voter ID
- Address Proof
- Trademark Name or Logo soft copy
- MSME/Startup Certificate if any
Documents required for a Private Limited or Registered firm
- Incorporation Certificate
- Identity proof of Directors
- Trademark Name or Logo soft copy
- MSME/Startup Certificate (if any)
Trademark Charges
Trademark search | Free |
Trademark Registration Fees | ₹ 7000 |
Trademark objection reply | ₹ 3900 |
Trademark Objection hearing | ₹ 5000 |
Trademark opposition | ₹ 13000 |
Trademark Opposition Hearing | ₹ 10000 |
Trademark legal certificate | ₹ 5000 |
Trademark Renewal Service | ₹ 13000 |