Trademark Registration Fees | Trademark registration is one of the most important aspect of protecting brand identity in India. Whether you are an individual, MSME, startup or an established Company. Planning financials and understanding the cost of trademark registration helps you plan your business financially and legally.
While registering trademarks many businesses underestimate the total expense and only consider the government fees while ignoring legal and compliance costs. This guide will help you in understaffing about the total cost involved including government fees, professional fees and hidden costs.
GOVERNMENT TRADEMARK REGISTRATION FEES IN INDIA
| S.No. | On What Payable | Online Mode | Physical Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | When Trademark applicant is individual, MSME, Startup or Small Enterprise. | Rs. 4,500/- (Government Fees) | Rs. 5,000/- (Government Fees) |
| 2. | When Trademark applicant is Companies, LLPs, Trust, Societies & Others. | Rs. 9,000/- (Government Fees) | Rs. 10,000/- (Government Fees) |
PRO TIP: Filling as an individual and as an MSME can reduce your cost by 50%.
Understanding “Class” in Trademark Filing
In Trademark filing 1 class = 1 fees.
Suppose you want to file a trademark in 5 classes : 5 (Class) x Rs. 9000 = Rs. 45,000/-
So, total fees for filing a trademark in 5 classes will be Rs. 45,000/-.
Choosing the correct trademark class is crucial. Wrong class can lead to legal objections and extra costs.
| (Class 1 , Class 2, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5) X Rs. 9000/- | Rs. 45,000/- |
| Class 1, Class 2 X Rs. 9000/- | Rs. 18,000/- |
TRADEMARK LAWYER FEES IN INDIA
Basic Filing : Rs. 1,500 – Rs. 5,000
Complete Service (Trademark Search, Filling, Objections & Followup) : Rs. 5,000 – Rs. 15,000
Hiring a professional increases approval charges and saves long term litigation costs. Most successful businesses hire trademark lawyer or IP consultant to avoid rejection.
HIDDEN & ADDITIONAL TRADEMARK COSTS
Objection Reply : Rs. 2,700/- (Government Fees)
Professional Fees : Rs. 2,000 – Rs. 10,000
TOTAL REGISTRATION COST IN INDIA
| S.No. | On What Payable | Online Mode | Physical Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | For Application by individuals MSME, Startup or Small Enterprise. | Rs. 4500/- (Government Fees) | Rs. 5000/- (Government Fees) |
| 2. | For Application by Companies, LLPs, Trust, Societies & Others. | Rs. 9000/- (Government Fees) | Rs. 10,000/- (Government Fees) |
| 3. | For Reply of Objection | Rs. 2700/- (Government Fees) | Rs. 3000/- (Government Fees) |
| 4. | For Renewal of Trademark (After 10 Years) | Rs. 9000/- (Government Fees) | Rs. 10,000/- (Government Fees) |
Why You should immediately register your trademark
- Gain Exclusive legal Rights
- Prevent Brand Copying
- Build Long Term Brand Value
- Avoid Costly Legal Disputes
TIP: Delay in Trademark Filing can result in Loss of brand ownership.
FAQ’s on Trademark Filing
Apply trademark online as an individual or an MSME (Rs. 4,500/-)
Yes, you can file a trademark without a lawyer, but professional help reduces chances of rejection.
Trademark registration takes 6 Months to 18 Months depending on objections.
™ = Unregistered Trademark (Trademark Applied)
® = Registered Trademark
No, GST is not required for Trademark Registration.
Yes, you can register a trademark in Individual’s Name.
ABOUT AUTHOR
This article is written by Advocate Akash Chaudhary (Member – Supreme Court Bar Association), Trademark Attorney (Attorney Code – 42066). Adv. Akash Chaudhary is specialised in Trademark and IPR Laws.