Trademark Registration in India: Classes, Process and Timeline
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Statura Team
A registered trademark protects your brand name and logo in India and is the foundation of brand value. India follows a first-to-file system, so registering early matters.
Classes
Trademarks are registered under the 45-class NICE classification. You must pick the classes that match your goods/services — multi-class businesses file across several.
The process
- Trademark search for conflicting marks
- File the application (you can use the ™ symbol immediately)
- Examination by the registry
- Publication in the Trademark Journal (opposition window)
- Registration and the ® symbol
Objections & opposition
The examiner may raise an objection (respond within the deadline), and third parties may oppose after publication. Both are common and manageable with a proper reply.
Timeline
If unopposed, registration can take several months to over a year — but priority is secured from the filing date. Registration lasts 10 years and is renewable.
Statura handles trademark search, filing, objections and renewals.
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