Quick Answer
Trademark registration cost in India starts at ₹4,500 (government fee) for individuals and startups filing online, and ₹9,000 for companies. Add professional fees of ₹3,000–₹8,000 for a straightforward wordmark application. Total realistic costs range from ₹8,500 to ₹52,000 depending on applicant type, number of classes, and whether you file a wordmark or logo. Fees are subject to revision; confirm current rates before filing.
Trademark registration cost in India depends on three variables: who is filing, how many classes you need, and whether you handle the process alone or engage professional support. This guide breaks down every component of that cost, from government filing fees to the expenses most applicants forget to budget for.
We’ve filed trademarks since 2003, and the most common question we get from founders isn’t “how do I register a trademark”, it’s “what will this actually cost me.” Below is the exact number, broken down line by line.
Government Filing Fees: Individual/Startup vs Company
The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) sets a fixed government fee schedule. This fee is paid per trademark class, per application, regardless of who prepares your filing.
Applicant Type | Online Filing | Physical Filing |
Individual / Startup / Small Enterprise | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
Company / LLP / Partnership / Others | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
Online filing is cheaper and faster to process than physical filing at the Trademark Registry. Most applicants, including Altacit Global’s clients, file online by default.
These figures apply per class. If you’re registering your brand under three classes, multiply the applicable rate by three. Fees are subject to revision; confirm current rates with the Trademark Registry or your filing attorney before submission.
The DPIIT Startup Discount: 50% Off Government Fees
Startups recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) qualify for a 50% discount on government trademark fees. A DPIIT-recognized startup pays the individual rate of ₹4,500 online instead of the standard company rate of ₹9,000.
To claim this discount, you need a valid DPIIT recognition certificate at the time of filing. Without it, your application defaults to the standard company fee, even if you’re a genuinely early-stage business.
This single certificate can cut your government fee in half. If you haven’t registered for DPIIT recognition yet, it’s worth doing before you file your trademark application, not after.
Professional / Attorney Fees: What Drives the Price
Government fees are fixed. Professional fees are not, and they’re where most cost variation comes from.
For a straightforward single-class wordmark application, professional fees typically range from ₹3,000 to ₹8,000. This covers the trademark search, application drafting, and filing.
Costs rise above this range when your application involves:
- Logo or device marks, which require additional classification and design description work
- Multiple classes, since each class needs separate specification of goods or services
- Full prosecution support, including responding to examination reports, attending hearings, and defending oppositions
A firm with Legal 500 ranking and ISO 9001:2015 certification, like Altacit Global, typically prices at the higher end of this range because of the depth of search and drafting quality involved. Cheaper filing services often skip the comprehensive trademark search, which increases your risk of objection later.
Want an exact quote for your specific mark and class count? Altacit Global’s trademark team can confirm total cost before you file. Contact info@altacit.com, or reach our offices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, or Coimbatore.
Additional Costs Most Applicants Don't Budget For
Government and professional fees cover only the initial filing. Several downstream costs apply depending on how your application progresses.
Cost Item | Estimated Range |
Trademark Search (comprehensive) | ₹1,500 – ₹5,000 |
Objection Response (examination report reply) | ₹3,000 – ₹10,000 |
Opposition Defence | ₹15,000+ |
Hearing Attendance | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 |
Renewal (every 10 years) | Government fee + professional fee |
Not every application incurs all of these costs. A clean, distinctive mark with no conflicting prior registrations may sail through with zero objections. A mark that’s descriptive or similar to an existing registration is far more likely to trigger an examination report or third-party opposition, both of which add cost.
This is why a proper trademark search before filing matters. It’s cheaper to spend ₹1,500–₹5,000 upfront than to spend ₹15,000+ defending an opposition later. For a full breakdown of what happens when an objection is raised, see our trademark objection reply guide. If renewal costs are a factor in your budgeting, our trademark renewal guide covers fees and timelines in detail.
Total Cost Scenarios
Here’s what trademark registration cost in India looks like in practice, combining government and professional fees for three common scenarios.
Scenario | Total Estimated Cost |
DPIIT Startup, 1 class, wordmark, online filing | ₹8,500 – ₹10,500 |
Company, 1 class, wordmark, online filing | ₹14,000 – ₹17,000 |
Company, 3 classes, logo mark, online filing | ₹42,000 – ₹52,000 |
These ranges assume a standard filing with no opposition or objection. Add the relevant figures from the additional costs table above if your application encounters resistance during examination.
How to Reduce Your Trademark Registration Cost
You can lower your total trademark registration cost in India without cutting corners on protection. Consider the following steps:
- Secure DPIIT recognition before filing to access the 50% government fee discount.
- File online rather than physically to save ₹500-₹1,000 per class.
- Run a comprehensive trademark search first to avoid objections and opposition costs later.
- File under the correct classes only rather than over-filing across classes you don’t need.
- Choose a wordmark over a logo mark where brand protection doesn’t require visual elements, since wordmarks are typically cheaper to prosecute.
- Work with an experienced firm that gets applications right the first time, reducing the risk of costly examination reports and hearings.
For a full walkthrough of the registration process, see our complete trademark registration guide. For supporting detail on each cost driver, see our guides on trademark classes, trademark search, and trademark objections.
Get an Exact Trademark Cost Quote
Trademark registration cost in India is predictable once you know your applicant type, class count, and mark type. The ranges above cover most standard filings, but your exact number depends on your specific brand and business structure.
Altacit Global has filed trademarks since 2003 and holds Legal 500 ranking and ISO 9001:2015 certification. Our team can confirm your exact cost before you file, flag any risk of objection in advance, and handle the filing from search through registration.
Contact info@altacit.com or reach our teams in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, or Coimbatore for a firm quote.
Fees referenced in this guide are current as of publication and subject to revision by the Trademark Registry. Confirm current rates before filing.
Frequently Asked Questions: Trademark Registration Cost India
Q1: How much does trademark registration cost in India for a startup?
A DPIIT-recognized startup filing a single-class wordmark online pays ₹4,500 in government fees, plus ₹3,000–₹8,000 in professional fees. Total cost typically ranges from ₹8,500 to ₹10,500.
Q2: Is the government fee refunded if my trademark application is rejected?
No. The CGPDTM government fee is non-refundable once your application is filed, regardless of whether it is later objected to, opposed, or rejected. This makes an upfront trademark search essential to reduce rejection risk.
Q3: Do I need to pay separately for each trademark class?
Yes. Government fees apply per class, per application. Registering the same mark under three classes means paying the applicable government fee three times, plus any additional professional fees for the extra classification work.
Q4: Are there any hidden costs in trademark registration I should know about?
The main costs applicants overlook are objection responses (₹3,000–₹10,000), opposition defence (₹15,000+), and hearing attendance (₹5,000–₹15,000). Renewal every 10 years also carries a fresh government fee plus professional charges.
Q5: How much do trademark attorneys charge in India?
Trademark attorney fees in India generally range from ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 for a single-class wordmark application. Fees increase for logo marks, multi-class filings, or full prosecution support through objections and hearings. Firms with recognized credentials, such as Legal 500-ranked, ISO 9001:2015-certified practices, typically charge more due to the depth of search and drafting involved.
