Trademark Registration Cost: (Govt Fee and Professional Fee)

Cost of Trademark varies per application and steps involved. Online Trademark registration services charge approximately Rs. 12,000 (all inclusive) for a Trademark per class. Attorneys / Lawyers charge upwards of Rs 60,000 for the same service.

A trademark application goes through a number of steps in the Registration Process. Following table gives the pricing of each step. However; some fee may not be applicable in every case.

Trademark Application Cost

There are different trademark application costs for Individuals and Companies in India. Form TM-A is filed along with the requisite fee either physically or through e-filing.

Cost for Individuals

	GOVT FEES(E-filing)	QUICKCOMPANY	ATTORNEY
Trademark Search / Consultancy	NIL	Free	Rs. 5,000
Trademark Filing	Rs. 4,500	Rs 5,999	Rs. 10,000
Trademark Objection	NIL	Rs. 2,999	Rs. 12,000
Trademark Opposition	Rs. 2,700	Rs. 14,999	Rs. 30,000
Total Cost		Rs 18,000 (Approx)	Rs 58,000 (Approx)

Cost for Companies

	GOVT FEES(E-filing)	QUICKCOMPANY	ATTORNEY
Trademark Search / Consultancy	NIL	Free	Rs. 5,000
Trademark Filing	Rs. 9,000	Rs. 11,999	Rs. 10,000
Trademark Objection	NIL	Rs. 2,999	Rs. 12,000
Trademark Opposition	Rs. 2,700	Rs.14,999	Rs. 30,000
Total Cost		Rs 30,000 (Approx)	Rs 58,000 (Approx)

NOTE: The Government fees is one time only, provided the Trademark has been filed correctly. There is no yearly renewal fee for the Trademark for 10 Years.

Save money with MSME Certification

MSME Certificate is issued by the Central/State Government under the MSMED Act to promote small-scale businesses in India. The owners of the MSME Certificate are liable for some special provisions and concessions from the Government.

A company / individual can get an MSME certificate in about 2-3 days online (Rs. 2,399) and if the trademark is filed with the MSME certificate the prices at each step drop as per the following table.

	GOVT FEES COMPANY (WITH MSME)	GOVT FEES COMPANY (WITHOUT MSME)
Trademark Search / Consultancy	NIL	Free
Trademark Filing	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 9,000
Trademark Objection	NIL	NIL

Note: The cost for Trademark Registration in Quick Company with MSME Certificate is Rs. 5,999

Physical Filing

Physical Filing is another alternative to apply for Trademark Registration in India. You can apply at any of the different Trademark Offices by visiting personally or post the application form along with the requisite fee. (in the form of a DD or cheque)

But, it is always better to refrain from any hassle and take the help of a professional to apply online.

International Trademark Registration

You require filing a separate application in countries where you wish to register your trademark. Madrid Protocol is a treaty which includes 103 members that have agreed to validate a single application for trademark registration according to the International standards.

Cost for Foreigners/NRI's

There is a basic fee applicable for registering a trademark internationally. In case your office of origin (trademark office of the applicant) falls in the Least Developed Country, the fee is reduced to 90% in the basic fee. Make sure to calculate the total fee before making any payment.

The fee differs according to different factors like -

A country in which the trademark is being applied.
Type of trademark (colour, collective or certification mark)
Number of Trademarks.

For example, An applicant has a registered trademark in India and wish to file a fresh application in the below countries.

Country Applied in	Number of Classes	Type	Individual Fee
Switzerland	1	Colour/Collective	450
Finland	1	Colour/Collective	243/324

For example, A foreigner/NRI wish to register a trademark in India.

Country Applied in	Number of Classes	Type	Individual Fee
India	1	Colour/Collective	148

Note: The entire fee is submitted in WIPO and must be paid in Swiss francs. A payment acknowledgement is received within 10 days of making the payment.

The payment can be initiated through -

WIPO Current Account
Credit card payments
Bank or postal transfer

Refunds

Usually, there is a no refund policy for the payment made while filing the application on IP India. Registration is not automatic and requires legal review by an examining attorney, therefore, it is advised to take necessary steps before initiating the process.

Trademark Registration Cost