Your Brand Deserves Legal Protection — Register Your Trademark Today
A registered trademark gives you exclusive legal rights to your brand name, logo, or tagline across India. Big4India handles the complete process — from comprehensive search to registration certificate — with expert objection handling.
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Overview
Trademark registration gives you exclusive legal ownership of your brand name, logo, tagline, or any distinctive mark that identifies your business. Once registered with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, you gain the exclusive right to use the mark across India for 10 years (renewable indefinitely).
Without registration, anyone can use a similar name and ride on your brand equity. Registered trademarks carry the ® symbol, provide stronger legal grounds in infringement cases, and are essential for brand licensing and franchising.
Big4India's trademark experts conduct a comprehensive search before filing, draft the application to maximize protection scope, and handle any objections or oppositions that may arise during the registration process — giving you the best chance of successful registration.
Key Benefits
- Exclusive rights — legal monopoly on your brand name/logo across India for 10 years (renewable)
- Legal protection — stronger grounds to fight infringement, passing off, and brand misuse
- ® symbol usage — registered trademark symbol builds consumer trust and brand credibility
- Asset creation — trademarks are valuable IP assets that can be licensed, franchised, or sold
- E-commerce protection — registered trademarks help remove counterfeit listings on Amazon, Flipkart, etc.
- Global expansion — Indian registration is the foundation for international trademark protection
Step-by-Step Process
Application filing: 1-3 days. Examination: 3-12 months. Publication: 4 months. Total to registration: 8-18 months (varies based on objections). You can use ™ symbol immediately after filing.
Comprehensive Trademark Search
We search the trademark registry database, common law databases, and domain/business name databases to assess if your mark is registrable and identify potential conflicts.
Application Strategy
Based on the search, we advise on the best class(es) for filing, whether to register as word mark, device mark, or combined, and any modifications to improve registrability.
Application Filing
We prepare and file the trademark application (TM-A) with the Trademark Registry, including proper classification, goods/services description, and supporting documents.
Vienna Codification & Examination
The Registry assigns a Vienna code (for logos) and the application undergoes formalities check. We monitor for any office actions.
Objection Handling (if any)
If the examiner raises objections, we draft and file a detailed response within the stipulated time. Common objections include similarity with existing marks or descriptiveness.
Publication & Registration
If no objection (or after objection resolution), the mark is published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months. If no opposition is filed, the Registration Certificate is issued.
Documents Required
- Brand name, logo, or tagline to be registered
- PAN card and Aadhaar of the applicant (individual/proprietor)
- Certificate of Incorporation (for company/LLP)
- Logo in high-resolution JPEG format (for device marks)
- Description of goods/services
- Authorization letter / Power of Attorney (Form TM-48)
- MSME/Startup certificate (for fee concession)
Transparent Pricing
All-inclusive pricing covering search, application, and objection handling.
What's Included
- Comprehensive trademark availability search
- Registrability assessment and strategy advice
- Application preparation and filing (TM-A)
- Class identification and goods/services description
- Examination response handling
- Objection reply drafting and filing (if needed)
- Publication monitoring
- Registration certificate procurement
- Dedicated trademark expert
- 10-year registration period
₹4,500 per class for individuals/startups/MSMEs. ₹9,000 per class for others. Each additional class attracts the same fee. MSME/Startup certificate reduces the fee to ₹4,500.
Why Choose Big4India
Comprehensive Search
we don't just check the registry; we search common law, domain names, and business registrations for potential conflicts.
Objection Handling Included
many competitors charge extra for objection responses. We handle them as part of our service.
Strategic Filing
we advise on the right class, type (word/device/combined), and scope for maximum brand protection.
MSME Fee Benefit
if you have Udyam Registration, we ensure you get the 50% government fee concession.
Post-Registration Support
renewal reminders, opposition defense, and infringement advisory available.
Transparent Timeline
we set realistic expectations and provide regular status updates throughout the 8-18 month process.
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