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Trademark Registration Online

Protect your brand identity with Trademark Registration through GMH & Associates.

✅ Legal ownership of your brand name, logo, design or slogan
✅ Safeguards against misuse & infringement
✅ Enhances brand recognition & customer trust
✅ Valid for 10 years and renewable indefinitely
✅ Complete filing, objection handling & renewal support

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    Overview

    Your brand is the face of your business — protecting it with trademark registration is essential.
    A trademark registered under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 provides:

    • Exclusive nationwide rights to use the mark
    • Legal remedy against infringement
    • Commercial asset value that can be licensed or sold

    Trademarks can include: name, logo, slogan, shape, sound, colour, design or combinations.

    Types of Trademarks in India

    TypeDescriptionExample
    Product MarkFor goods/productsNike (shoes)
    Service MarkFor servicesAirtel
    Collective MarkUsed by groups/associationsCMA
    Certification MarkShows quality standardsISI, AGMARK
    Shape MarkProtects product shapeCoca-Cola bottle
    Sound MarkDistinctive audioNokia ringtone
    Colour MarkDistinctive colour scheme

    Cadbury Purple

    ™ vs ® Symbols

    SymbolMeaningLegal Status
    Unregistered trademarkNo legal protection
    ®Registered trademarkExclusive legal rights

    Documents Required

    • Trademark / Logo / Wordmark (soft copy)
    • Applicant details – Name, Address, Nationality
    • Goods/Services description & class (Nice Classification)
    • Power of Attorney (Form TM-48)
    • PAN & Aadhaar of applicant
    • Business incorporation proof (MOA/AOA,
    • Partnership Deed, LLP Agreement, etc.)
      Proof of business address (Utility bill, Rent agreement)
    • MSME/Startup India Certificate (optional — 50% govt. fee rebate)

    Registration Process

    Step-by-Step Trademark Registration Process

    StepActionDetails
    Step 1Trademark SearchCheck availability on IP India portal
    Step 2Class IdentificationChoose correct class (Goods 1–34, Services 35–45)
    Step 3File Application (TM-A)Upload logo/wordmark & applicant details
    Step 4Submission & PaymentFee: ₹4,500 (MSME/Individual) / ₹9,000 (Companies)
    Step 5ExaminationTrademark office reviews application
    Step 6Objection HandlingSubmit reply to examiner objections
    Step 7PublicationJournal publication for 4 months
    Step 8RegistrationCertificate issued if no opposition
    Step 9RenewalEvery 10 years (Form TM-R)

    GMH & Associates handles end-to-end filing and coordination with government portals — ensuring quick and accurate registration.

    Post-Registration Compliances

    Validity & Renewal

    • Validity of 10 years
    • Renewable indefinitely every 10 years
    • Renewal through Form TM-R
    • Grace period of 1 year with additional fee

    Common Mistakes to Avoid

    ❌ Choosing a generic or overly common name
    ❌ Incorrect goods/services classification
    ❌ Not responding to objections on time
    ❌ Delay in renewal → Trademark removal
    ❌ Using ® before registration approval

    💼 Avoid these costly mistakes — GMH & Associates ensures 100% compliance from day one.

    Why Choose GMH & Associates?

    Why Businesses Choose Us

    ⭐ Expert Guidance — Trademark attorneys & specialists
    ⭐ End-to-end filing: Search → Registration → Renewal
    ⭐ Strong legal support for objections & oppositions
    ⭐ Support for international filings (Madrid Protocol)
    ⭐ Affordable fees with MSME/Startup rebates

    We don’t just register your business — we help you build a compliant foundation for growth.

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    We’ll guide you through the entire process — from selecting the right business structure to completing registrations and filings — free of charge.

    Ask Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    Is trademark registration mandatory?

    No, but it ensures legal protection & exclusive rights.

    10 years, renewable indefinitely.

    Yes, based on “intent to use” — but must start using within 5 years.

    It is the application form for new trademark registration.

    The trademark may be removed but can be restored within 1 year.

    Yes, directly or through an agent.

    Not automatically—must file through Madrid Protocol.