How Trademark Registration works
Step 1: Tell us your brand name and class
Timeline: Day 0
- Ollvy trademark attorney assigned within 4 hours.
- Preliminary search of the Trademark Registry started immediately.
- You provide the mark, classes to protect, and business details.
Milestone: Attorney assigned, search started
Step 2: Trademark search report delivered
Timeline: Day 1-2
- Ollvy attorney searches the Registry for identical and similar marks in your classes.
- Conflicts flagged before you spend the government fee.
- Report delivered: clear pass, modify, or risk assessment.
Milestone: Search report delivered
Step 3: TM-A filed with Trademark Registry
Timeline: Day 3-7
- Ollvy attorney drafts the application, selects correct classes, and files TM-A.
- Application number and filing receipt shared immediately.
- Your rights are protected from this filing date.
Milestone: Application filed, receipt received
Step 4: Examination and publication
Timeline: 6-12 months
- Trademark Registry examines your application. Takes 6-12 months.
- If Examiner raises objections, Ollvy attorney responds - included in the price.
- Once cleared, mark published in Trademark Journal for 4 months.
Milestone: Under examination
Step 5: Registration certificate issued
Timeline: 12-18 months total
- Registry issues registration certificate. 10-year protection, renewable indefinitely.
- Certificate stored in your Ollvy account.
- Renewal reminder set for 6 months before expiry.
Milestone: Trademark registered
Everything included in Trademark Registration
Trademark search before filing
Ollvy attorney searches the Registry for identical and similar marks in your classes before you spend the govt fee.
Without Ollvy: File blindly, wait months, get rejected
With Ollvy: Search first, modify if needed, then file
Class selection guidance
45 classes under Nice Classification. Ollvy attorney recommends only the ones you need. Most businesses need 1-3.
Examiner objection response included
If the Examiner raises objections, Ollvy attorney responds. Included in the price.
Without Ollvy: Objection raised - you pay Rs. 5,000-15,000 extra
With Ollvy: Objection response included in service fee
Renewal reminder - 10 years out
Trademark expires 10 years from filing. Ollvy adds renewal reminder 6 months before expiry.
What could go wrong with Trademark
Similar mark already registered
- If a similar mark exists in your class, the Examiner will object or reject outright.
- Ollvy's pre-filing search catches most conflicts - but pending applications not yet published can't be seen.
- If rejected, Ollvy helps you appeal or modify at no extra cost.
Government processing takes 12-18 months
- Filing: 7 days (Ollvy side). Examination: 6-12 months. Publication: 4 months. Certificate: 1-2 months.
- Your rights are protected from the filing date, not the certificate date.
- Ollvy tracks every stage and updates you.
Opposition during publication
- After examination, mark is published for 4 months. Any third party can oppose.
- Happens in under 5% of cases. Opposition response is a separate service.
- Ollvy monitors the publication period and alerts you immediately.
Frequently asked questions about Trademark Registration
What can I trademark?
Words, logos, slogans, sounds, colours. Most businesses trademark brand name and logo separately - two applications.
How long does protection last?
10 years from filing, renewable indefinitely. Renewal: Rs. 9,000/class (small entities) or Rs. 10,000 (others).
Why 12-18 months?
Filing: 7 days. Examination: 6-12 months. Publication: 4 months. Certificate: 1-2 months. Rights protected from filing date.
Can I use ® after filing?
No. ® only after registration. Use TM (goods) or SM (services) until then. Using ® before registration is an offence.
Documents needed?
PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, logo file (JPG, 8cm x 8cm min, black on white). Companies: COI and board resolution. Reduced fee: MSME or DPIIT certificate.
Trademark Registration
10-year brand protection. Application filed in 7 days. Search and objection response included.
Guaranteed by November 2027
THE PROCESS
How Ollvy registers your Trademark
Step 1: Tell us your brand name and class
Ollvy trademark attorney assigned within 4 hours. Preliminary search of the Trademark Registry started immediately. You provide the mark, classes to protect, and business details.
Milestone: Attorney assigned, search started
Step 2: Trademark search report delivered
Ollvy attorney searches the Registry for identical and similar marks in your classes. Conflicts flagged before you spend the government fee. Report delivered: clear pass, modify, or risk assessment.
Milestone: Search report delivered
Step 3: TM-A filed with Trademark Registry
Ollvy attorney drafts the application, selects correct classes, and files TM-A. Application number and filing receipt shared immediately. Your rights are protected from this filing date.
Milestone: Application filed, receipt received
Step 4: Examination and publication
Trademark Registry examines your application. Takes 6-12 months. If Examiner raises objections, Ollvy attorney responds - included in the price. Once cleared, mark published in Trademark Journal for 4 months.
Milestone: Under examination
Step 5: Registration certificate issued
Registry issues registration certificate. 10-year protection, renewable indefinitely. Certificate stored in your Ollvy account. Renewal reminder set for 6 months before expiry.
Milestone: Trademark registered
Tell us your brand name and class
- Ollvy trademark attorney assigned within 4 hours.
- Preliminary search of the Trademark Registry started immediately.
- You provide the mark, classes to protect, and business details.
Attorney assigned, search started
WHAT YOU GET
Everything included
Trademark search before filing
Ollvy attorney searches the Registry for identical and similar marks in your classes before you spend the govt fee.Others
File blindly, wait months, get rejected
Ollvy
Search first, modify if needed, then file
Class selection guidance
45 classes under Nice Classification. Ollvy attorney recommends only the ones you need. Most businesses need 1-3.
Examiner objection response included
If the Examiner raises objections, Ollvy attorney responds. Included in the price.Others
Objection raised - you pay Rs. 5,000-15,000 extra
Ollvy
Objection response included in service fee
Renewal reminder - 10 years out
Trademark expires 10 years from filing. Ollvy adds renewal reminder 6 months before expiry.We file correctly.
Not just on time.
Others
Documents taken as-is. Query or rejection? Your problem.
Ollvy
Every document reviewed before filing. Mismatches and format issues caught upfront.
NEXT STEPS
What Trademark unlocks
Services that become available or mandatory after completion.
Nothing else follows this one.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
What customers say about Trademark
They checked for similar marks before filing and found one. Changed our approach before spending the government fee. Good catch.
- Amit Prakash Joshi
Registry came back with a question and it was answered the next day. That was part of the price - no extra charge.
- Deepika Nair
Filed in 3 classes for our brand. They explained why we needed all three and which one to prioritise if budget was tight. Filed all three.
- Varun Dhawan
| Document | Required For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PAN card | All applicants | Identity and address verification |
| Aadhaar or address proof | Individual applicants | Any government-issued address proof |
| Logo file | Logo trademark applications | JPG format; minimum 8cm x 8cm; black mark on white background |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Company or LLP applicants | Proof of entity registration |
| Board resolution or power of attorney | Company or LLP applicants | Authorises who can sign and file on behalf of the company |
| MSME / Startup certificate | For reduced govt fee | Udyam certificate or DPIIT recognition certificate |
| Prior use declaration | If claiming prior use date | Declares when you first started using the brand name in India |
Your documents are encrypted, visible only to your assigned professional, and deleted 90 days after your order closes.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Government fees for trademark registration
| Applicant Type | New Application (per category) | Renewal (per category) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual / Startup / Small Entity | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 9,000 | Includes startups with DPIIT recognition; 10% discount for online filing |
| Company, LLP, or other entity | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 10,000 | Per category; 10% discount for online filing |
| Expedited examination (optional) | Rs. 20,000 (small) / Rs. 40,000 (others) | N/A | Faster review, not faster registration |
RELATED GUIDES
Deep-dive guides on Trademark
Written by the same Ollvy CA team. Linked sources, updated when regulations change.
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