Trademark Registration

India's fastest trademark filing service. Start using ™ in one hour.

AI-powered conflict search & attorney review.

₹6,150/ classincluding government fees

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What's Included

✓Same-day trademark filing (within 1 hour on working days)
✓AI-powered conflict search across all 45 classes
✓Risk score and similarity analysis
✓No hidden fees
✓Trademark attorney reviews & files every application
✓Automatic updates till you get ®
✓Trademark conflict support

How it works

Enter your brand name

Tell us your brand name and what goods/services you offer.

Conflict search

Searches government databases, identifies similar marks, gives you a risk score.

Review and confirm

Review the prepared application. A trademark attorney verifies your classes and details.

Filed with IP India

Your application is filed within one hour on working days (10 AM - 6 PM).

Track progress

Real-time updates on your application status. We handle objections if they arise. Registration takes 18 to 24 months.

The trademark journey

TM Application filed

Examination Report

12–16 months

Two possible outcomes

No conflict

Published in journal

4 months

Conflict

Reply to examination report

within 30 days

Approved

or legal hearing → Approved

® Registered

How trademark registration works in India

A trademark is a word, logo, or combination that distinguishes your goods or services from everyone else's. In India, trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and administered by IP India. Registration gives you the exclusive right to use the mark across India, the right to sue for infringement, and the right to use the ® symbol. An application is filed under Section 18 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in one or more of the 45 Nice classes — you must file in every class that covers what you actually sell. On filing, you receive an application number and can use the ™ symbol immediately. The examiner then reviews the mark and, on the standard route, issues an examination report in 12 to 16 months; full registration takes 18 to 24 months where there is no objection or opposition, and a granted registration is valid for 10 years and renewable indefinitely. Bentham files your application within 1 hour on working days (10 AM - 6 PM). Our AI runs a conflict search across all 45 classes and scores your risk before you file, and a trademark attorney reviews every application before it goes to IP India.

What it costs, and what happens if there is an objection

Bentham's all-inclusive fee is ₹6,150 per class, covering the ₹4,500 government fee, stamp paper, the AI conflict search, application preparation, attorney review, and same-day filing. You pay per class you file in, and there are no hidden charges. An examination report may raise an objection — commonly on absolute grounds under Section 9 (for example, the mark is descriptive) or relative grounds under Section 11 (similarity to an earlier mark). An objection is not a refusal: you have a right of reply within the deadline stated in the report. Responding is quoted separately, typically ₹4,000 to ₹10,000 depending on complexity, and Bentham's attorneys handle the response end to end. If you need the examination sped up, expedited examination under Rule 34 moves you to the front of the queue — the report then typically issues within 5 to 25 days instead of 12 to 16 months. It is a separate process priced at ₹25,500 per class.

Why filing fast matters

India follows a first-to-file principle. If someone files a similar mark before you, your later application can face an objection under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 on the ground of similarity — so every day you delay filing is a day another business could claim your brand name. Fast filing is not just convenient; it protects your priority. Most traditional agents take several days simply to file, because search and form preparation are manual. Bentham files within 1 hour on working days by automating the conflict search and drafting, with attorney review as the only manual step — so you get speed without sacrificing the legal check. You can use the ™ symbol the moment you file, and we keep you updated all the way to your ® certificate.

Bentham vs online legal marketplaces

	Online legal marketplaces	Bentham
Who files	Assign your file to a third-party agent	Our own trademark attorney files directly
Filing speed	Several days, subject to the assigned agent	Within 1 hour on working days
Conflict search	Varies by provider	AI search across all 45 classes, with a risk score before you file
Real cost	Entry price, then upsells after signup	₹6,150 per class, all-inclusive
If an objection is raised	Often quoted as a surprise add-on	Quoted upfront (₹4,000-₹10,000), handled in-house
Accountability	Split between platform and professional	One firm, end to end, until you get ®
Your data	Frequently sold to third parties	Never sold — protected by client confidentiality

How long does it take to get my trademark registered?+

The current timeline is 12 to 16 months to the examination report, and 18 to 24 months to the registration certificate (®). Once registered, it is valid for 10 years and renewable. You can start using the ™ symbol immediately after filing — you do not have to wait for registration.

Can I expedite my trademark application?+

Yes. Expedited examination is a separate process from filing. It moves your application to the front of the examination queue, so the government typically issues the examination report within 5 to 25 days instead of 12 to 16 months, provided no objection is raised. It costs ₹25,500 per class: ₹20,000 government fee, ₹1,500 for notary, applicant affidavit and stamp duty, and ₹4,000 Bentham professional fee. We prepare and file the expedited request for you.

Who reviews my application before filing?+

A trademark attorney reviews your entire application before filing. If there's any mismatch in your application or your classes, they immediately reach out to you on the mobile number and email shared in the application.

Do I have to pay anything else?+

No, your filing is taken care of. If there is a conflict in your examination report, responding to it is quoted separately — typically ₹4,000 to ₹10,000 depending on complexity.

I have received a conflict in my application. Can you help?+

Yes. A conflict in your examination report means the examiner has cited one or more earlier marks considered similar to yours, or raised an objection on absolute grounds such as the mark being descriptive. It is not a refusal, and it is a stage many applications go through — you have a right of reply within the deadline stated in the report. The usual routes are a written reply arguing distinctiveness or prior use with supporting evidence, a consent or coexistence letter from the proprietor of the cited mark, narrowing your goods and services so the overlap disappears, or a hearing if the written reply alone does not clear it. Which route applies depends on what was cited and how long you have been using the mark. Our trademark attorneys handle the response end to end. Send us the report and we will tell you which route we would take and what it will cost.

Can I consult your attorneys in person?+

Yes. Our team works out of the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad five days a week. You're welcome to schedule an in-person appointment with us.

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