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Trademarks · checked 11 November 2026

Search the name free on IP India, then file Form TM-A in each class you sell in: ₹4,500 a class for a startup or an individual.

File the name as a word mark and the logo separately; you may use the TM symbol from filing, and the certificate and the R symbol usually come 18 to 24 months later. A DPIIT-recognised startup files through a SIPP facilitator whose fee the government pays, and every platform charges on top of the government fee. India goes by first to file, so file before you launch.

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  1. How do I check if my brand name is free, and how do I trademark it in India? Starting Up
  2. Which trademark registration service should I use in India? Starting Up
  3. How do I check if a name is legally free to use in India (trademark)? Starting Up
  4. How do I actually check if a name is free to use - in India and internationally - before I fall in love with it? D2C
  5. Should I trademark my brand name before I even launch, or can it wait till I have traction? D2C
  6. How do I check if my brand name is already taken before I fall in love with it? D2C
  7. What trademark class do I actually file under for my D2C brand, just one, or more? D2C
  8. How much does trademark registration actually cost and how long does it take in India? D2C
  9. What's the difference between the ™ I'm already using and getting an actual registered ®? D2C
  10. Do I need a trademark before I can even start protecting my brand, and how do I register one in India? D2C

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