Your brand deserves legal protection.
We file, track, and defend your trademark application from start to finish — ensuring your brand name, logo, and identity are legally secured across India.
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Brand Protected in 6 Months*
*Timeline is indicative and may vary based on document verification and government processing.
What is Trademark Registration?
Trademark registration is the official process by which a unique brand identifier — a name, logo, slogan, sound, or combination thereof — is recorded with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM). A registered trademark grants the owner exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with specified goods or services across India for a period of 10 years, renewable indefinitely. Registration provides the legal basis to prevent others from using a confusingly similar mark and enables the use of the ® symbol.
Who Should Register a Trademark?
Key facts about trademark protection:
10 Years
Trademark validity, renewable indefinitely
45 Classes
For all goods and services globally
18–24 Months
Typical timeline for full registration
Startups and new businesses launching a brand name, logo, or slogan
E-commerce sellers and D2C brands protecting their identity in online marketplaces
Established businesses safeguarding reputation from imitators
Authors, artists, musicians, and content creators protecting creative identifiers
Businesses at risk of infringement or currently facing brand copying
Companies planning to franchise, license, or assign their brand commercially
Anyone seeking legal exclusivity over their mark and the right to use the ® symbol
Documents Required
Individual / Proprietor
PAN, Aadhaar or address proof, passport-size photo, signed Power of Attorney (Form TM-48)
Company / LLP
Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, Board Resolution or authorisation letter, Power of Attorney
Partnership Firm
Partnership deed, PAN of the firm, signed Power of Attorney by authorised partner
MSME Registered
MSME / Udyam Registration certificate — entitles 50% government fee concession and priority processing
Applicant Type
Documents Required
PAN, Aadhaar or address proof, passport-size photo, signed Power of Attorney (Form TM-48)
Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, Board Resolution or authorisation letter, Power of Attorney
Partnership deed, PAN of the firm, signed Power of Attorney by authorised partner
MSME / Udyam Registration certificate — entitles 50% government fee concession and priority processing
Types of Trademark Registration
Word Mark:
Legal protection for a specific word, name, phrase, or combination of letters. Ideal for brand names, company names, and product names.
Device Mark (Logo):
Protection for a stylized logo, symbol, design, or artistic representation. Covers the visual identity of your brand.
Colour Mark:
A specific colour or combination of colours used consistently in commerce to identify your brand. Must demonstrate distinctiveness.
Sound Mark:
A distinctive audio jingle, melody, or sound signature associated with your brand, represented as a musical notation or spectrogram.
Series Mark:
Multiple similar marks that differ only in non-distinctive characteristics — protecting several related variations under a single application.
Collective Mark:
A trademark used by members of an association, cooperative, or trade body to indicate membership and distinguish their goods or services.
Post-Registration: Compliance & Benefits
Ongoing Compliance
- Renew the trademark every 10 years before expiry using Form TM-R
- Monitor trademark journals and oppose similar marks within 4 months
- Actively use the registered trademark to prevent cancellation for non-use
- Maintain records and pursue legal action against infringement to enforce rights
Benefits
- Exclusive legal right to use the mark across India for 10 years, renewable forever
- Right to use the ® symbol and take infringement action in court
- Trademark is a commercial asset — can be licensed, assigned, or franchised
- Priority claim under Paris Convention for international trademark applications
- Deters competitors from copying or imitating your brand identity
Trademark Registration Process
Step 1: Trademark Search
We conduct a thorough search across the trademark register to identify any conflicting marks and assess registrability before filing.
Step 2: Class Analysis and Application Drafting
Our attorneys identify the correct Nice Classification classes and draft the application with accurate goods/services descriptions.
Step 3: File Application with TM Registry
The application (Form TM-A) is filed online with the Office of the CGPDTM. An acknowledgement with application number is issued immediately.
Step 4: Examination Report Response
If the Trademark Office raises objections, our attorneys prepare and file a detailed written response within the 30-day window.
Step 5: Journal Publication
Accepted marks are published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months, during which third parties may file oppositions.
Step 6: Registration Certificate Issued
If no opposition is filed or any opposition is resolved in your favour, the Trademark Registry issues your registration certificate.
How It Works
Share Your Details
Fill a short form or call us. We collect your requirements and all documents online — no physical visit needed.
Expert Assignment
A dedicated specialist with expertise in your service category is assigned to your case within 24 hours of payment.
Work in Progress
Your expert prepares documents, files applications with the relevant authority, and follows up on your behalf.
Delivery
Your registration certificate, legal document, or filed return is delivered digitally to your Golden Verdict dashboard.
Get Your Trademark Registered Without Any Hassle
No legal jargon, no missed deadlines. Just expert trademark filing, tracking, and protection for your brand.
Pricing
Custom Quote
Pricing tailored to your specific requirements
Get Your Trademark Registered Without Any Hassle
No legal jargon, no missed deadlines. Just expert trademark filing, tracking, and protection for your brand.
Pricing
Custom Quote
Pricing tailored to your specific requirements
Why Golden Verdict For
Trademark Registration?
Trademark law is highly technical — class selection errors, incorrect specimen submissions, or inadequate objection responses can result in rejection or significant delays. Golden Verdict's trademark attorneys have filed thousands of marks across all 45 classes. We handle everything from pre-filing trademark searches, class analysis, and accurate application drafting, to examination report responses and journal publication monitoring. With us, you gain not just a filing but active protection of your brand's commercial identity.
A brand is your most valuable business asset. Golden Verdict ensures it is fully protected by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We file, track, and defend your trademark application from start to finish — ensuring your brand name, logo, and identity are legally secured across India.
“A brand is your most valuable business asset. Golden Verdict ensures it is fully protected by law.”
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