Every official trademark form, explained.
The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 reduced India's trademark paperwork from 74 forms down to just 8. Here's exactly what each one does, who files it, and what it costs — verified against IP India's own rules, not guessed.
Application for Registration of a Trademark
The core filing form — used to apply for registration of a trademark (word, logo, or both) for one or more classes of goods or services in a single application.
Anyone seeking a new trademark registration — individuals, startups, MSMEs, partnerships, LLPs and companies.
₹4,500 per class (individual / startup / MSME) · ₹9,000 per class (others) — e-filing
Miscellaneous Application
A catch-all form covering a wide range of requests: amending an application, seeking an extension of time, requesting a hearing, applying for review of the Registrar's decision, requesting a certified copy or duplicate certificate, authorising an agent, and (notably) requesting that a mark be declared "well-known" under Rule 124.
Applicants or registered proprietors needing to change, correct, extend or escalate something on an existing application or registration.
Varies by the specific request — from a few hundred rupees for a simple correction or extension, up to ₹1,00,000 for a well-known trademark determination request. We confirm the exact fee for your specific purpose before filing.
Notice of Opposition / Counter-Statement / Rectification
Used by a third party to formally oppose a published trademark application (within the 4-month Journal opposition window), by an applicant to file a counter-statement defending against that opposition, or to apply for rectification (correction or removal) of an existing entry on the Register.
A brand owner opposing a conflicting new application, or an applicant defending their own application against opposition.
₹2,700 for filing a notice of opposition (per class opposed) — commonly cited across practitioner sources; we confirm the exact current fee for rectification and counter-statement filings at the time of filing.
Application for Renewal / Restoration
Used to renew a trademark registration for a further 10-year term before or shortly after expiry, or to restore a registration that has lapsed beyond the standard renewal window (6–12 months after expiry, subject to the Registrar's discretion).
The registered proprietor of a trademark approaching or past its 10-year renewal date.
₹9,000 per class (standard renewal) — plus a late-renewal surcharge if filed within the 6-month grace period after expiry, or the restoration fee if filed under Rule 60.
Request for Search & Certificate (Copyright Act cross-check)
Used to request the Registrar to conduct a search of the Trade Marks Register and issue a certificate under Section 45 of the Copyright Act, 1957 — typically needed when registering a copyright for an artistic work (like a logo) that may overlap with an existing trademark.
Applicants filing a copyright registration for a logo or artistic mark, who need to cross-check it against the Trade Marks Register first.
A fixed government fee applies — we confirm the current amount at the time of filing, since this form is used relatively rarely compared to TM-A.
Application to Record Assignment, Post-Registration Change, or Dissolve an Association
Used to record a change of ownership (assignment) of a registered trademark under Section 45, to update the proprietor's name or address, or to apply for dissolution of an association between similar registered marks under Rule 54.
A trademark owner selling, transferring, or restructuring ownership of a registered mark, or updating their registered details.
₹9,000 per trademark (assignment recordal) — e-filing.
Application to Register / Vary / Cancel a Registered User
Used when a party other than the trademark owner (proprietor) wants to be formally recorded as a "registered user" — essentially a registered trademark licence — under Section 49, or to vary or cancel that registration, or for a third party to intervene in a registered-user proceeding under Rule 95.
A trademark owner licensing their mark to a franchisee, group company or distributor and wanting the licence formally recorded on the Register (voluntary, but strengthens the licence's enforceability).
A fixed government fee applies per registered-user application — we confirm the current amount at the time of filing.
Application to Register / Restore as a Trademark Agent
Used by a professional to apply for registration as a Trademark Agent with IP India, to seek continuation of that registration, restoration after removal, or to alter registered details.
Individuals seeking to become a registered Trademark Agent — not relevant to most brand owners filing their own trademark.
A fixed government fee applies for agent registration — this form is used by professionals seeking to practise as registered agents, not by trademark applicants.
We'll tell you exactly which one applies.
Most people only ever need TM-A to file, and TM-R a decade later to renew. If you've received a notice from the Registry, tell us what it says and we'll identify the right response.
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