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Trademark Fee Calculator India 2025

Calculate the exact cost of trademark registration in India. Official government fees, attorney charges, and total cost scenarios for startups, MSMEs, and companies.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

1.Government trademark filing fee in India: ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups, and MSMEs (₹9,000 for large companies)

2.Filing in multiple classes multiplies the official fee — each class requires a separate fee payment

3.Startups, individuals, and MSMEs registered under MSME Act qualify for the 50% fee concession

4.Professional/attorney fees are separate from government fees and vary based on complexity and service level

5.Total trademark registration cost for a single-class startup application typically ranges from ₹7,500 to ₹10,000 all-inclusive

6.Trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of filing and must be renewed at the same fee rate

OFFICIAL FEES

Government Trademark Filing Fees India 2025

Fees payable to the Indian Trade Marks Registry, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks.

Applicant Category	Online Filing (per class)	Physical Filing (per class)	Notes
Small Entity / Individual / Startup / MSME	₹4,500	₹5,000	Recommended for most Indian founders
Large Company (Other than above)	₹9,000	₹10,000	Required for large corporations
Convention Application (Priority Claim)	₹4,500 / ₹9,000	₹5,000 / ₹10,000	Filing with Paris Convention priority
Madrid Protocol (International Filing)	₹4,500 + CHF Fees	Varies	International filing through WIPO

Note: Fees are per class, per application. Multiple applications (e.g., device + word mark) each require separate fees. Source: IP India official fee schedule.

FULL COST BREAKDOWN

All Costs in the Trademark Registration Process

Beyond the government fee, these are all the costs you may encounter during the trademark lifecycle.

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Official Government Fee

₹4,500 – ₹9,000

Paid to the Indian Trade Marks Registry. Fixed fee per class per application. Startups and individuals get 50% concession.

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Trademark Attorney Fee

₹3,000 – ₹12,000

Professional fee for trademark search, class advice, application drafting, and filing. Varies by complexity and service provider.

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Trademark Search Fee

₹0 – ₹2,000

Some attorneys include a preliminary search; comprehensive clearance searches may be charged separately.

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Objection / Office Action

₹2,000 – ₹10,000

If the trademark examiner raises objections, a reply must be filed. Attorney fees for drafting responses vary.

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Opposition Proceedings

₹5,000 – ₹25,000+

If a third party opposes your trademark, legal representation for hearings and written statements is required.

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Renewal (every 10 years)

₹4,500 – ₹9,000

Same as filing fee, payable every 10 years to maintain trademark registration validity in India.

COST SCENARIOS

Trademark Registration Cost Estimator India

Estimated total cost for different business scenarios (official fee + typical professional fees).

Business Scenario	Classes	Govt Fee	Professional	Total Est.
Single Product, 1 Class, Startup	1	₹4,500	₹3,000–5,000	₹7,500–9,500
Multi-Product Brand, 3 Classes, MSME	3	₹13,500	₹6,000–10,000	₹19,500–23,500
E-Commerce Brand (Goods + Services), 2 Classes	2	₹9,000	₹5,000–8,000	₹14,000–17,000
Large Company, 1 Class	1	₹9,000	₹5,000–8,000	₹14,000–17,000
Foreign Company (Large), 2 Classes	2	₹18,000	₹10,000–15,000	₹28,000–33,000
US Company Filing in India, 1 Class	1	₹9,000	₹8,000–12,000	₹17,000–21,000

FAQs

Trademark Fee Questions Answered

Q: What is the government fee for trademark registration in India?

The official fee is ₹4,500 per class for online filing by individuals, startups, and MSMEs. Large companies pay ₹9,000 per class. Physical filing costs ₹5,000 (small entities) or ₹10,000 (large entities).

Q: What qualifies for the 50% trademark fee concession in India?

The reduced fee applies to: individual applicants, sole proprietorships, startups recognized by DIPP, and small enterprises registered under the MSME Act. A declaration of entity type must be provided at the time of filing.

Q: Do I need to pay separately for each trademark class?

Yes. Every trademark class filed requires a separate fee payment. If you file in 3 classes, you pay the filing fee 3 times. You can file all classes simultaneously in one application but with separate fee breakdowns per class.

Q: Are professional/attorney fees mandatory?

Technically, you can self-file a trademark in India. However, professional assistance is strongly recommended for trademark search, correct class selection, description drafting, and responding to objections — mistakes can be costly to fix.

Q: What is the total cost for trademark registration for a startup in India?

For a single-class trademark filed online by a startup: Government fee ₹4,500 + attorney fee ₹3,000–5,000 = Total ₹7,500–9,500. The entire process takes 12–24 months from filing to registration certificate.

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