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  • The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Intellectual Property | LexAnalytico — LexAnalytico Consulting
  • The Role of Intellectual Property in Attracting Investors | LexAnalytico — LexAnalytico Consulting
  • Protect IP Before Funding: A Startup Guide | LexAnalytico — LexAnalytico Consulting
  • How IP Portfolios Increase Company Valuation | LexAnalytico — LexAnalytico Consulting
  • Patent vs Trademark vs Copyright: Key Differences Explained | LexAnalytico — LexAnalytico Consulting
  • Why Every Startup Needs an IP Strategy from Day One | LexAnalytico — LexAnalytico Consulting
  • Common Reasons Trademark Applications Get Rejected | LexAnalytico — LexAnalytico Consulting
  • Patent Pools vs Bilateral Licensing | LexAnalytico — Rohit Karnwal / April 28, 2026
  • TM, ® and ℠ Symbols: What's the Difference? | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 15, 2026
  • Trademark Renewal in India: Complete Guide | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 15, 2026
  • Trademark and Patent Duration in India | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 15, 2026
  • Trademark Registration Cost in India 2025 | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 15, 2026
  • How to Defend Trademark Opposition in India | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 15, 2026
  • Patent Term Extension: India vs the World | LexAnalytico — Rohit Karnwal / April 12, 2026
  • Patent Duration in India | LexAnalytico — Rohit Karnwal / April 12, 2026
  • Trademark Infringement in India | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 12, 2026
  • Trademark Availability Search: What You Must Know | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 12, 2026
  • Trademark Classes: The 45-Class Guide for Brand Protection | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 12, 2026
  • Trademark Classification with Examples | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 10, 2026
  • Trademark Enforcement in India: 7 Legal Remedies | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 10, 2026
  • Trademark Objection Reasons in India | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 10, 2026
  • Trademark Objection Reply Format | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 10, 2026
  • Trademark Registration Timeline India 2026 | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 6, 2026
  • Trademark Renewal Fees India | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 6, 2026
  • Trademark Search Tools India | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 6, 2026
  • Trademark vs Patent vs Copyright | LexAnalytico — Anagha Nair / April 6, 2026
  • How To Conduct A Freedom To Operate (FTO) Search — Nithya Warrier / March 15, 2026
  • Who Needs A Freedom To Operate Search? — Nithya Warrier / March 15, 2026
  • What Is Freedom To Operate (FTO) Search And Why Is It Needed? — Rohit Karnwal / March 13, 2026
  • How to Conduct a Proper Trademark Search in India Before Filing — Anagha Nair / February 13, 2026
  • Difference Between ™ and ® Symbols in India (And When You Can Legally Use Them) — Anagha Nair / February 13, 2026
  • How to Register a Trademark in India — Rohit Karnwal / January 23, 2026
  • India's First Smell Trademark Raises Big Questions for Brand Protection — Nithya Warrier / January 19, 2026
  • What is Tear-down Analysis and why to conduct it? — Rohit Karnwal / July 28, 2025
  • Right to be forgotten — Nithya Warrier / July 8, 2025
  • Cyber Laws in India — Nithya Warrier / June 30, 2025
  • Key Considerations for Foreign Applicants Who Want Patent Protection in India — Rohit Karnwal / June 19, 2025
  • 3D Trademarks and Distinctiveness in India — Anagha Nair / June 17, 2025
  • What is a Trademark and Its Types — Anagha Nair / June 13, 2025
  • Patentability Search and why to do it? — Rohit Karnwal / June 12, 2025
  • Inventorship by AI: Is It Really Necessary to Grant IP Ownership to AI? — Nithya Warrier / June 11, 2025
Trademark Registration Costs in India

Trademark Registration Cost at a Glance

₹4,500
Government Fee
Individual / Startup
Per Class
₹9,000
Government Fee
Company / LLP
Per Class
10 Years
Trademark Validity
From Registration
₹10,000
Renewal Fee
Per Class

Government Filing Fees in India

The trademark registration cost in India depends on the type of applicant and the number of classes under which protection is sought. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks follows a two-tier fee system.

1. Small Entities (Individuals, Startups, MSMEs)

  • An individual
  • A sole proprietor
  • A DPIIT-recognised startup
  • An MSME with Udyam registration

Government filing fee: ₹4,500 per class (online filing)
Physical filing fee: ₹5,000 per class

2. Other Entities (Companies, LLPs, Partnerships)

For larger businesses and entities not qualifying as small entities:

  • ₹9,000 per class (online filing)
  • ₹10,000 per class (physical filing)

Online filing is strongly recommended due to lower fees and faster processing.

Fast-Track Examination Fees

The standard examination timeline ranges from 6 to 18 months. Businesses requiring urgent clearance may opt for expedited examination.

Additional Government Fees

  • ₹20,000 for small entities
  • ₹40,000 for other entities

This fee is charged in addition to the regular filing fee and is available only for online applications.

Renewal Costs and Validity

A registered trademark in India remains valid for 10 years from the date of registration.

Trademark Renewal Fees

  • ₹10,000 per class (online renewal)
  • ₹13,500 during the 6-month grace period
  • ₹18,000 restoration after expiry (within 1 year)

Failure to renew within this period may result in removal from the trademark register, requiring a fresh application.

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