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Trademark Registration

AI-assisted class selection and conflict search before you file — not after you get an objection.

Any business with a brand name, logo, product name, or tagline worth defendingD2C and e-commerce brands ahead of a marketplace listingCompanies preparing for fundraising due diligence

The AI Trademark Search checks your brand name or logo against the IP India database for phonetic and visual conflicts, and recommends the right classes, before we file. Filing itself takes days; registration — including the mandatory 4-month opposition window — typically takes 8–18 months.

How it works

  1. 1

    AI search & class selection

    We check your mark against existing trademarks and recommend the classes that actually cover your business.

  2. 2

    Application filing

    Form TM-A is filed with supporting documents and, where applicable, your MSME/Startup India discount certificate.

  3. 3

    Examination

    If the Trademark Registry raises an examination report, we draft and file the response — most objections are answerable, not fatal.

  4. 4

    Publication & opposition window

    The mark is published in the Trademark Journal for a 4-month window during which third parties can oppose.

  5. 5

    Registration certificate

    If unopposed (or opposition is resolved in your favor), the registration certificate is issued.

Documents you'll need

  • Applicant PAN and incorporation certificate (or ID proof for individuals)
  • Brand name / logo file
  • Proof of prior use, if claiming a use-since date
  • MSME or Startup India certificate, if applicable, for the reduced government fee

Frequently asked

What's the difference between ™ and ®?

™ can be used the moment you're using a mark in commerce, with no registration required. ® can only be used once the mark is officially registered — using it before registration is a legal misstatement.

Do I need to register in multiple classes?

Only if you operate across genuinely different categories (e.g., a class for software and a separate class for merchandise). We recommend classes based on what you actually sell, not the maximum possible.

What happens if someone opposes my trademark?

You'll have the opportunity to respond and, if needed, argue your case at a hearing — our IP Hearings and Opposition service covers this if it happens.