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How do I check if a name is legally free to use in India (trademark)?

A starting point

Before you fall in love with a name, do a quick free knockout search on the Indian trademark registry (IP India public search) in your class, plus a plain Google and MCA company-name check. Descriptive names get rejected under the Trade Marks Act, coined or arbitrary names are far safer to own. Grab the domain and handles the same day.

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How to come up with a brand name: the ultimate guide

From Webflow Blog by Webflow Team 12 min read

Why we picked it

A structured, practical walkthrough from a reputable product team covering name types, domain checks, and trademark basics in one place.

  • Understand descriptive vs invented vs evocative name types and their trade-offs
  • Check domain and social handle availability before committing
  • Run a trademark knockout search early to avoid legal dead-ends
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Public Trademark Search, IP India

From Government of India (ipindia.gov.in) by Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks Tool

Why we picked it

The official Indian government registry to run a free trademark knockout search before you commit to a name, the primary source, not a reseller.

  • Search your proposed name within the relevant trademark class
  • Descriptive names often get refused under the Trade Marks Act, 1999
  • Coined or arbitrary names are far easier to register and defend
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