MSME and Startup Trademark Fee Concession
The lower TM-A online filing fee is ₹4,500 per mark, per class for an individual, eligible startup or small enterprise; other applicants pay ₹9,000. Professional charges are separate.
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Check the applicant, not just the business label
The owner named in the application matters. A company, LLP or partnership can qualify where it meets the applicable startup or small-enterprise definition and supplies the required supporting documents. Its legal form alone does not decide the fee.
“MSME” is a broad business label. Match the applicant and evidence to the definitions in Rule 2 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Do not decide eligibility solely from the words micro, small or medium on a summary, or assume any Udyam certificate automatically qualifies.
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Prepare the evidence before filing
Have the proposed applicant’s details and any recognition or enterprise documents reviewed before choosing the filing category. For joint applicants, have the eligibility of all applicants checked. If documentation is incomplete, discuss the filing options and timing for your case; do not assume a later certificate guarantees a retrospective fee adjustment.
Confirm the classes and total cost
The fee is charged for each mark in each class. List the products and services the brand will cover and use the trademark class finder as a starting point. Our government fee guide explains the filing charges and other common requests.
Ask for a written quotation showing the government fee, professional fee, applicable tax and whether later objections or hearings are included. Choose the correct owner and scope of protection before treating a fee concession as the main decision.
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Share the brand name or logo, products or services, proposed owner and available eligibility documents. TM Consultant can discuss the registration requirements and provide a quotation.
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Official references: Trade Marks Rules, 2017 and IP India’s forms and official fees. Reviewed 5 October 2026.