Trademark & IP Services
Protect your brand, from filing to ®.
Trademark registration, objection replies, hearings, rectification and copyright, handled by a CA-led team. Fee in writing before you pay.
- CA/CS-led team
- Fixed fee in writing
- 100% online
- Reply within 2 working hours
- ₹3,000
- Starting fee
- 1,000+
- Businesses served
- 2 hrs
- CA reply time
Trademark & IP services
Trademark Registration & Protection
Registry search, class selection and TM-A filing, then tracking through examination and the Journal to the certificate.
From ₹3,000+ govt fees + GST
18-24 months
Copyright Registration Services
Register software, content, music, designs and artwork, so you hold certified proof of ownership.
From ₹4,999+ govt fees + GST
6-8 months
Trademark Objection Response Services
Reply to the examination report with case law and evidence of use, filed before the one-month deadline.
From ₹4,999+ govt fees + GST
10-15 working days
Trademark Hearing Representation
Preparation and representation before the Registry when the written reply hasn't settled the objection.
From ₹12,000+ govt fees + GST
Trademark Rectification Services
Remove or correct a conflicting or unused registration on the Register under Section 57.
From ₹35,000+ govt fees + GST
12-18 months
Copyright Objection Response Services
Reply to a discrepancy letter or third-party objection raised by the Copyright Office.
From ₹8,000+ govt fees + GST
15-25 working days
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Trademark Registration & Protection
File now and you can use ™ immediately. Once registered, your rights date back to the filing date.
- Registry search for identical and similar marks
- Right class out of 45, startup/MSME fee concession checked
- TM-A filed and tracked to the certificate
₹3,000Professional fee from · + govt fees + GST
Why Businesses Choose StartBusiness
CA/CS Reviewed
Checked and signed off by a qualified professional.
Businesses Served
Founders across India have trusted us since 2017.
Dedicated Manager
One contact from name approval to your first filing.
Hidden Charges
Fixed fees. Government charges billed at actuals.
How it works
Four steps, one CA.
We track every stage and update you the moment anything moves.
- 1
Search & file
Registry search, the right class out of 45, and Form TM-A filed. You can use ™ from here.
Sec 18 · TM Act - 2
Examination
The examiner checks absolute and relative grounds. If objected, we reply within one month and attend any hearing.
Sec 9 & 11 · Rule 33 - 3
Journal & opposition
The accepted mark is advertised. Anyone may oppose within four months; we watch and defend.
Sec 20 & 21 · Rule 42 - 4
Registered ®
Certificate issued. Valid for 10 years and renewable indefinitely.
Sec 23 & 25
We remind you six months before renewal, so your mark never lapses.
Know before you start
The rules that matter
Government fee for trademark filing
Form TM-A, per mark, per class. Paid to the Registry at actuals.
| Applicant | E-filing | Physical |
|---|---|---|
| Individual, proprietor, DPIIT startup, small enterprise (Udyam) | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Company, LLP, firm, trust, others | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
A Pvt Ltd or LLP holding DPIIT or Udyam registration can claim ₹4,500. We check before filing.
Ref: First Schedule, Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Verify current fees on ipindia.gov.in.
Trademark or copyright?
They protect different things. Many brands need both.
| Trademark | Copyright | |
|---|---|---|
| Protects | Brand name, logo, tagline | Software, content, art, music |
| Rights begin | On registration | On creation |
| Validity | 10 years, renewable | Author's life + 60 years |
| Law | Trade Marks Act, 1999 | Copyright Act, 1957 |
Ref: Sec 25, Trade Marks Act, 1999 · Sec 13, 22 & 45, Copyright Act, 1957.
Keep these ready
Documents you'll need
Applicant ID
PAN and Aadhaar of the applicant or signatory.
Entity proof
Certificate of Incorporation, LLP agreement or partnership deed.
Udyam / DPIIT
Only to claim the lower ₹4,500 government fee.
Logo
A clear JPG, if you're filing a logo mark.
User affidavit
Only if you claim use before filing, with proof such as invoices.
Authorisation
Power of attorney so we can file and reply for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers cite the section or rule they rest on.
What is the government fee for trademark registration?
For e-filing Form TM-A, ₹4,500 per class for individuals, sole proprietors, DPIIT-recognised startups and small enterprises, and ₹9,000 per class for companies, LLPs, firms and others. Physical filing costs ₹5,000 and ₹10,000.First Schedule, Trade Marks Rules, 2017
Can I use ™ or ® after applying?
Use ™ once you've applied; it only signals a claim. Use ® only after registration. Showing an unregistered mark as registered is an offence.Sec 107, Trade Marks Act, 1999
How long is a registered trademark valid?
Ten years from the date of application, renewable every ten years indefinitely.Sec 25, Trade Marks Act, 1999
What happens if the Registry raises an objection?
The examiner issues an examination report citing absolute grounds (Sec 9) or conflict with earlier marks (Sec 11). A reply must be filed within one month of receiving it, or the application can be treated as abandoned.Rule 33, Trade Marks Rules, 2017
How long does someone have to oppose my trademark?
Four months from the date your mark is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal.Sec 21, Trade Marks Act, 1999 · Rule 42, Trade Marks Rules, 2017
Is copyright registration compulsory?
No. Copyright exists once an original work is created. Registration is optional, but the certificate is prima facie evidence of the particulars recorded, which makes enforcement easier.Sec 45 & 48, Copyright Act, 1957
Where is a rectification case heard now?
Before the Registrar or the High Court. The IPAB was abolished in 2021 and its jurisdiction moved to the High Courts.Sec 57, Trade Marks Act, 1999 · Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
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