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Trademark
Registration Online

Protect your brand identity and
secure exclusive ownership rights
with expert trademark support

🟩 Protect brand names logos and slogans
🟩 Legal protection against infringement
🟩 Valid for 10 years and renewable
🟩 Objection and opposition support

🟩 Complete filing and renewal assistance

Free Consultation

    Overview

    Overview

    Trademark Registration protects your brand name logo slogan or design under the Trade Marks Act 1999 and grants exclusive legal ownership rights.

    A registered trademark helps prevent misuse strengthens brand value and provides legal remedies against infringement across India.

    Trademark Registration protects your brand name logo slogan or design under the Trade Marks Act 1999 and grants exclusive legal ownership rights.

    A registered trademark helps prevent misuse strengthens brand value and provides legal remedies against infringement across India.

    Benefits

    Benefits

    Tax Comparison
    Sole Proprietorship
    vs Others

    business-men


    Sole Proprietor

    Tax Rate

    Individual income tax slabs
    ranging from 0% to 30%.

    Minimum Tax

    No tax payable up to
    ₹2.5 lakhs of income.

    Expense Deduction

    Business-related expenses
    are fully allowed.

    Advance Tax

    Applicable if total tax
    liability exceeds ₹10,000.

    Audit Requirement

    Audit required only if
    turnover exceeds limits.


    Partnership Firm

    Tax Rate

    Flat tax rate of
    30% on total income.

    Minimum Tax

    Taxable irrespective of
    partner’s personal income.

    Expense Deduction

    Business expenses
    are allowed as deductions.

    Advance Tax

    Advance tax payment
    is applicable.

    Audit Requirement

    Audit generally required
    as per applicable rules.


    Pvt Ltd Company

    Tax Rate

    Corporate tax at 25%
    for turnover below ₹400 cr.

    Minimum Tax

    Taxable regardless of
    dividend distribution.

    Expense Deduction

    Business expenses
    are allowed.

    Advance Tax

    Advance tax payment
    is mandatory.

    Audit Requirement

    Statutory audit is
    mandatory every year.

    business-men


    Sole Proprietor

    Tax Rate

    Individual income tax slabs
    ranging from 0% to 30%.

    Minimum Tax

    No tax payable up to
    ₹2.5 lakhs of income.

    Expense Deduction

    Business-related expenses
    are fully allowed.

    Advance Tax

    Applicable if total tax
    liability exceeds ₹10,000.

    Audit Requirement

    Audit required only if
    turnover exceeds limits.


    Partnership Firm

    Tax Rate

    Flat tax rate of
    30% on total income.

    Minimum Tax

    Taxable irrespective of
    partner’s personal income.

    Expense Deduction

    Business expenses
    are allowed as deductions.

    Advance Tax

    Advance tax payment
    is applicable.

    Audit Requirement

    Audit generally required
    as per applicable rules.


    Pvt Ltd Company

    Tax Rate

    Corporate tax at 25%
    for turnover below ₹400 cr.

    Minimum Tax

    Taxable regardless of
    dividend distribution.

    Expense Deduction

    Business expenses
    are allowed.

    Advance Tax

    Advance tax payment
    is mandatory.

    Audit Requirement

    Statutory audit is
    mandatory every year.

    • Individual or Sole Proprietor
    • Partnership Firm or LLP
    • Private or Public Limited Company
    • One Person Company (OPC)
    • Trusts and Societies

    • Startups and MSMEs

    Documents Required

    • Trademark logo or wordmark copy
    • Applicant name address and nationality details
    • Goods or services classification details
    • Power of Attorney (TM-48)
    • PAN and Aadhaar of applicant

    • Business incorporation documents
    • Proof of business address
    • MSME or Startup certificate (optional)

    • Individual or Sole Proprietor
    • Partnership Firm or LLP
    • Private or Public Limited Company
    • One Person Company (OPC)
    • Trusts and Societies

    • Startups and MSMEs

    Documents Required

    • Trademark logo or wordmark copy
    • Applicant name address and nationality details
    • Goods or services classification details
    • Power of Attorney (TM-48)
    • PAN and Aadhaar of applicant

    • Business incorporation documents
    • Proof of business address
    • MSME or Startup certificate (optional)

    Registration Process

    Registration Process

    Post-Registration Compliances

    Post-Registration Compliances

    Monitor Infringement

    Track unauthorised use
    of your trademark

    Monitor Infringement

    Track unauthorised use
    of your trademark

    Update Details

    Maintain current owner
    and address information

    Renewal Filing

    Renew registration every
    ten years timely

    Legal Protection

    Take action against
    infringing parties promptly

    Trademark Usage

    Use registered mark
    consistently in business

    Monitor Infringement

    Track unauthorised use
    of your trademark

    Update Details

    Maintain current owner
    and address information

    Renewal Filing

    Renew registration every
    ten years timely

    Legal Protection

    Take action against
    infringing parties promptly

    Common Mistakes to Avoid

    Common Mistakes
    to Avoid

    Generic Brand
    Selection

    Common names may
    face registration refusal

    Wrong Class
    Selection

    Incorrect classification may
    limit trademark protection

    Ignored Registry
    Objections

    Delayed responses can
    lead to rejection

    Late Trademark
    Renewal

    Missed renewal may
    remove trademark rights

    Improper Trademark
    Usage

    Incorrect usage may
    weaken legal protection

    Using ® Before
    Registration

    Registered symbol requires
    official trademark approval

    Generic Brand
    Selection

    Common names may
    face registration refusal

    Wrong Class
    Selection

    Incorrect classification may
    limit trademark protection

    Ignored Registry
    Objections

    Delayed responses can
    lead to rejection

    Late Trademark
    Renewal

    Missed renewal may
    remove trademark rights

    Improper Trademark
    Usage

    Incorrect usage may
    weaken legal protection

    Using ® Before
    Registration

    Registered symbol requires
    official trademark approval

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    Let's Talk Now.

    If you need immediate assistance, please call:

    PHONE CALL

    Share a few details with us, and one of our compliance specialists will get in touch shortly.
    We’ll guide you through the entire process — from selecting the right business structure to completing registrations and filings — free of charge.

    cta_man

    Let's Talk Now.

    If you need immediate assistance, please call:

    PHONE CALL

    Share a few details with us, and one of our compliance specialists will get in touch shortly.
    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 registration provides stronger legal protection and ownership rights.

    A trademark remains valid for ten years and is renewable.

     

    Yes applications can be filed on an intent-to-use basis.

     

    TM-A is the official application form for trademark registration.

     

    The trademark may be removed but restoration may be possible.

    Yes foreign entities can apply directly or through authorised agents.