Trademark Your Brand
Before Someone Else Does
Your brand name, logo, slogan, and identity are valuable business assets. Register your trademark with expert assistance and secure exclusive legal rights to your brand across India.
Trademark at a Glance
Company Avenue Advisory
Filing starts from
₹4,999
Protection Period
10 Years
Renewal
Every 10 Years
Registration
Nationwide
Application Mode
Online
Ownership
Exclusive Rights
Transferable
Yes
5,000+
Trademarks Filed
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is a legally registered intellectual property that protects your brand name, logo, slogan, product name, packaging, or any distinctive mark that identifies your business. It is governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in India.
Registration grants you exclusive rights to use the mark commercially, the right to use the ® symbol, and legal grounds to take action against copycats and infringers across India.
Can You Register Your Brand?
Answer 3 quick questions to check your trademark eligibility and next steps.
Trademark Eligibility Checker
3 quick questions to check your trademark eligibility
1/3What do you want to protect?
Why Register a Trademark?
Protect Brand Identity
Secure exclusive rights to your brand name, logo and marks against unauthorized use.
Prevent Copycats
Legal grounds to stop competitors from using confusingly similar marks in your industry.
Legal Ownership
The ® symbol provides presumptive evidence of ownership and validity in legal proceedings.
Increase Brand Value
Registered trademarks are intangible assets that enhance business valuation and investor confidence.
Licensing Opportunities
License your trademark to generate royalty income while maintaining brand ownership.
Business Expansion
A registered trademark facilitates franchising, partnerships and market expansion strategies.
Investor Confidence
Investors and acquirers value IP-protected businesses significantly more than unprotected ones.
Customer Trust
The ® symbol signals authenticity and builds lasting consumer confidence in your brand.
What Can Be Trademarked?
Brand Name
Your company or product name.
Logo
Design marks and device marks.
Word Mark
Distinctive words or phrases.
Device Mark
Artistic or graphical symbols.
Slogan / Tagline
Catchphrases that identify your brand.
Packaging
Distinctive product packaging.
Product Name
Unique names for specific products.
Shape
Three-dimensional shape of goods.
Color Combination
Distinctive color patterns or combos.
Sound Mark
Audio signatures or jingles.
Service Mark
Marks identifying services.
Collective Mark
Marks for associations or groups.
Find the Right Trademark Class
There are 45 trademark classes — 34 for goods and 11 for services. Choose the wrong one and you get no protection.
Trademark Class Finder
Enter your business category to find the right trademark class(es)
Need help choosing? Talk to our trademark experts →
Trademark Registration Process — Step by Step
Trademark Search
Comprehensive search of the trademark registry to check availability and identify conflicts.
Class Selection
Identify the correct trademark class(es) for your goods or services from the 45 international classes.
Application Filing
Prepare and submit TM-A application on the IP India portal with all required documents.
Government Examination
The Trade Marks Registry examines the application for distinctiveness and potential conflicts.
Objection (if any)
If an examination report raises objections, we draft and file a professional counter-statement.
Journal Publication
Accepted marks are published in the Trade Marks Journal for public opposition (4 months).
Trademark Registration
Upon successful publication and no opposition, the Registration Certificate is issued.
The Complete Trademark Lifecycle
Brand Created
Trademark Search
Application Filed
Examination
Publication
Certificate Issued
Renewal (10 Yrs)
From application to certificate typically takes 18–24 months. You can use ™ immediately after filing. The ® symbol is only available after registration.
Trademark Registration Document Checklist
Why Trademark Search Matters
A comprehensive search before filing significantly reduces the chance of objections or rejection — protecting your investment and timeline.
Avoid Conflicts
Identify identical or similar marks before investing in filing fees.
Reduce Objections
Filing after search dramatically lowers examination objection risk.
Protect Investment
Avoid wasted government fees on applications likely to fail.
Faster Registration
Clean applications move through the registry process more quickly.
Trademark Objection Handling
Common Reasons for Objection
How Company Avenue Helps
Trademark Renewal
Validity
10 Years
Renewal Window
Before Expiry
Grace Period
Applicable
Protection
Unlimited Renewals
Never Let Your Trademark Expire
We proactively remind you before your trademark expiry date and handle the renewal process.
Benefits of a Registered Trademark
Exclusive Ownership
Only you can use the mark for your goods/services in India.
Legal Protection
Sue infringers for damages and injunction in civil and criminal courts.
Brand Recognition
The ® symbol builds authority and consumer trust over time.
Franchise Opportunities
Registered marks are essential for franchising your business model.
Licensing Income
Earn royalties by licensing your trademark to third parties.
Customer Confidence
Consumers trust registered brands over unregistered ones.
Online Marketplace Protection
Amazon, Flipkart & other platforms prioritise registered trademark holders.
Business Valuation
Registered IP significantly increases your business's market value.
Avoid These Trademark Registration Mistakes
Skipping Trademark Search
Filing without a comprehensive search risks objections and wasted fees. We conduct thorough registry searches before filing.
Wrong Class Selection
Filing in the incorrect class provides no protection for your actual business. Class selection is critical — we guide you to the right ones.
Generic Brand Name
Descriptive or generic names like 'Best Shoes' cannot be trademarked. Your mark must be distinctive to qualify for registration.
Incomplete Documents
Missing Power of Attorney, incorrect logo format, or mismatched applicant details are leading causes of application rejection.
Ignoring Objection Notices
Failing to respond to an examination report within 30 days leads to deemed abandonment of your application.
Missing Renewal Deadline
A lapsed trademark loses its registered status. Set up renewal reminders well before the 10-year expiry date.
Why Choose Company Avenue for Trademark?
5,000+
Trademarks Filed
98%
Successful Filing
15+
Years Experience
24 hrs
Response Time
Free Trademark Resources
Trademark Registration Checklist
All documents in one list
Trademark Class Guide
All 45 classes explained
Brand Protection Handbook
Complete IP guide for businesses
Trademark Renewal Guide
Renewal process & timelines
Trademark Tools
Trademark Class Finder
Find right class for your business
Trademark Cost Estimator
Estimate total registration cost
Brand Name Checklist
Check if your name is trademarkable
Registration Progress Tracker
Track your application status
Your Complete Brand Protection Journey
Frequently Asked Questions
Protect Your Brand Today
Our trademark experts handle search, filing, objections and renewal.
Trademark Checklist
Download the complete trademark registration checklist as PDF.
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Applications
98%
Success Rate
15+
Years Exp.
24h
Response
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Your brand deserves legal protection from day one. Company Avenue Advisory manages everything — from trademark search and class selection to filing, objection handling, and renewal — so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.