Trademark Filing Fee India
Trademark Rules, 2017, under Rules 10 and 11 provide for the regulations governing filing of fees and forms for the purpose of trademark prosecution in India.
Trademark application and prosecution in India since its inception involves the filing of various Forms by the trademark holder/ agent/ attorney with the Registry. For smooth and successful prosecution of trademark applications, forms are to be accompanied by prescribed fees and requisite documents as mentioned in the Act and Rules.
Few examples of frequently filed Forms are:
FORM TM-A- Application for registration of a trademark/ Collective Marks/ Certification Mark/Series of trademark for specification of goods or services included in one or more than one classes.
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On what payable |
Previous Cost |
Revised Cost |
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Physical filing |
E-filing |
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For filing a new application on behalf of a Company or trust or partnership |
For both Physical filing and E-filing – 4000. |
10,000 |
9,000 |
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For filing a new application on behalf of an individual or start-up or small enterprise |
For both Physical filing and E- Filing – 4000 |
5,000 |
4,500 |
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For filing renewal application |
For both physical filing and E-filing – 5000 per class. |
10,000 per class. |
9,000 per class. |
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For recording an assignment |
1. For a pending application – 500 |
1,000 |
900 |
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2. For Registered Marks within six from the date of assignment – 5000 |
10,000 |
9,000 |
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For adding a person as a registered user |
5000 for first mark 3000 for each additional mark |
5,000 |
4,500 |
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For extension of time, certified copy of registration certificate or duplicate registration certificate |
For both physical filing and E-filing – 500 |
1,000 |
900 |
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For expedited processing of an application |
20,000 (for expedited examination only) |
Not allowed |
40,000 |
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Handling fees for Madrid Applications |
2,000 |
Not allowed |
5,000 |
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Request to include a trademark in the list of well – known trademark |
N.A. |
Not allowed |
1,00,000 |
What is the cost of getting a certified copy of Trademark registration certificate in India?
The Official Fees for getting a certified copy of Trademark registration certificate in India is as follows:
- For physically filing (non-online route)- INR 1,000
- For online filing or e-filing- INR 900
What is the cost of making amendment in a trademark application in India?
The Official Fees for making amendment in a trademark application in India is as follows:
- For physically filing (non-online route)- INR 1000
- For online filing or e-filing – INR900
What is the cost of registering as registered Trademark user in India under Section 49 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999?
The Official Fees for registering as registered Trademark user in India under Section 49 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 is as follows:
- For physically filing (non-online route)- INR 5,000
- For online filing or e-filing – INR 4500
What is the cost of Extension of time to file Examination Report Reply in India?
The cost of Extension of time to file Examination Report Reply in India is as follows:
- For physical filing (non-online route)- INR 1,000
- For online filing or e-filing – INR 900
Reduced Trademark filing fee for Start-ups and Small Entities
There have been several legislative attempts to encourgae start-ups to protect Intellectual Property. Hence, the Government under its Start-Up India Campaign that commenced in 2016 has reduced the official Trademark filing fee for Start-ups and small enterprises in India.
Further, the FORMS along with the requisite fee for filing them are set out under the First Schedule which can be accessed at http://www.ipindia.nic.in/form-and-fees-tm.htm .
The said public notice, specifying the increase can be accessed here.
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