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Trademark & Legal Services

Trademark Registration

Your brand name is an asset — protect it like one. We run a thorough trademark search, file in the right class, and track your application through to registration, so your brand identity is legally yours alone.

Thorough Prior-Art Search Nationwide Protection 12–18 Months to Registration
Trademark Search Cleared
Application Filed (TM-A)
Journal Publication Passed
Registration Certificate Issued!
Quick Overview

Understand It in 30 Seconds

What is a trademark?

A distinctive sign — name, logo, slogan, or a combination — that identifies your goods or services and legally distinguishes them from competitors, registrable under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Who should register?

Any business with a brand worth protecting — a name customers recognise, a logo you've invested in, or a product line you plan to scale nationally or franchise.

Why register early?

Trademark rights in India favour whoever registers first, not just whoever used the mark first. Waiting risks someone else registering a similar mark and blocking your own use of your own brand.

Key Benefits

What Trademark Registration Protects

Exclusive Legal Rights

The sole right to use the mark nationwide for your registered goods or services.

Brand Value & Credibility

A registered ® mark signals a serious, established business to customers and partners.

A Licensable, Sellable Asset

Trademarks can be licensed, franchised or sold — value you can monetise.

Legal Recourse Against Copycats

Registration gives you standing to sue for infringement and claim damages.

Foundation for Expansion

A registered Indian mark supports international filing under the Madrid Protocol.

Marketplace Protection

Registered marks can be enforced against counterfeit listings on e-commerce platforms.

Eligibility

Eligibility to Register

Any Legal Entity

Individuals, proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs and companies can all apply.

A Distinctive Mark

Names, logos, slogans, sounds or a combination — as long as it distinguishes your goods/services.

Not Identical or Deceptively Similar

The mark must clear existing registrations and pending applications in the same class.

Correct Class Selection

Filed under the right one (or more) of the 45 NICE classification classes for your goods/services.

File early: India follows a first-to-file principle for most disputes — registering before a competitor does is the strongest protection.
Documents Required

Keep These Ready

Logo / Wordmark
clear image of the mark to be registered
PAN Card
of the applicant entity or individual
Business Proof
incorporation certificate or udyam registration
Identity Proof
of the individual or authorised signatory
Address Proof
of the applicant
Proof of Use
invoices or usage evidence, if claiming prior use
Power of Attorney
Form TM-48, authorising us to file on your behalf
Goods / Services List
a description of what the mark will cover
How It Works

Registration in 5 Simple Steps

Filing: 2–3 days · Full registration: 12–18 months, subject to objections

01

Trademark Search

A thorough check for identical or similar existing marks in your class.

02

Application Filing

Form TM-A filed with the Trade Marks Registry in the correct class.

03

Examination

The Registrar reviews the application; we respond to any objection raised.

04

Journal Publication

The accepted mark is published for a 4-month opposition window.

05

Registration Certificate

If unopposed, the ® certificate is issued — protection confirmed.

Why Allied Business

Registration, Minus the Headache

Experienced Professionals

Chartered Accountants & Company Secretaries handle your filing.

Transparent Pricing

One fixed fee agreed upfront — no hidden charges, ever.

Fast Processing

Same-day document processing and proactive follow-ups.

Expert Support

A dedicated expert answers your questions at every step.

End-to-End Assistance

From application to post-registration compliance calendar.

Get a Free Consultation

Speak to a registration expert — free, no obligations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Filing itself takes 2–3 days; full registration typically takes 12–18 months, accounting for examination, the 4-month publication window and any objections raised.

Yes — ™ can be used as soon as you file the application, signalling a claimed mark. The ® symbol is reserved for marks that have completed registration.

A response addressing the examiner's specific grounds must be filed within the given timeline — our Trademark Objection Reply service handles exactly this situation.

One class covers a specific category of goods/services; businesses spanning multiple categories (e.g., products and related services) often need multiple class filings for full protection.

A domestic registration protects only within India; international protection requires separate filing under the Madrid Protocol or in each target country, which we can also assist with.

10 years from the filing date, renewable indefinitely for further 10-year terms — as long as timely renewal applications are filed.

A rectification or cancellation petition can be filed against a registered mark on specific grounds, though this is less common than opposition during the publication stage.

A mark unused for a continuous period of five years and three months can become vulnerable to a non-use cancellation petition filed by a third party.

Ready to Protect Your Brand?

Thorough search, correct filing, and support through to registration.