Government Fees — Official IP India Rates 2026
| Service | Applicant Type | Online Fee / Class |
|---|---|---|
| New trademark filing (Form TM-A) | Individual / MSME / DPIIT Startup | ₹4,500 |
| New trademark filing (Form TM-A) | Company / LLP / Partnership / Others | ₹9,000 |
| Expedited examination (add-on) | Individual / MSME / Startup | ₹20,000 per application |
| Expedited examination (add-on) | Company / LLP | ₹40,000 per application |
| Trademark renewal (Form TM-R) | All applicant types | ₹9,000 per class |
| Late renewal with surcharge | All applicant types | ₹13,500 per class |
| Opposition filing (Form TM-O) | All applicant types | ₹2,700 per mark |
| Assignment (Form TM-P) | All applicant types | ₹9,000 per mark |
| Corrections (Form TM-16) | All applicant types | ₹1,000–₹2,000 |
Attorney / Professional Fees — What to Expect
| Service | Typical Fee Range |
|---|---|
| Trademark search report (professional) | ₹1,500–₹5,000 |
| Filing assistance — single class (simple mark) | ₹3,000–₹8,000 |
| Filing assistance — multi-class or complex mark | ₹8,000–₹20,000 |
| Objection reply — Section 9 | ₹8,000–₹20,000 |
| Objection reply — Section 11 (with consent letter) | ₹10,000–₹30,000 |
| Hearing attendance | ₹5,000–₹15,000 |
| Opposition filing or defending opposition | ₹25,000–₹1,50,000+ |
| Renewal assistance | ₹2,000–₹5,000 |
| Assignment (Form TM-P) | ₹5,000–₹15,000 |
Total Realistic Cost — End to End
| Scenario | Govt Fee | Attorney Fee | Total (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSME — 1 class — simple mark — no objection | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000–₹8,000 | ₹9,500–₹12,500 |
| MSME — 2 classes — simple mark — no objection | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000–₹12,000 | ₹16,000–₹21,000 |
| Company — 1 class — simple mark — no objection | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000–₹10,000 | ₹14,000–₹19,000 |
| Company — 2 classes — with objection reply | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000–₹35,000 | ₹33,000–₹53,000 |
| Company — 3 classes — objection + hearing | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000–₹60,000 | ₹52,000–₹87,000 |
| Company — expedited examination — 2 classes | ₹18,000 + ₹40,000 | ₹15,000–₹25,000 | ₹73,000–₹83,000 |
How to Minimise Your Trademark Registration Cost
1
Get Udyam registration before filing — Free at udyamregistration.gov.in. Takes 5 minutes. Saves ₹4,500 per class — ₹9,000 on a 2-class application.
2
Get DPIIT recognition for startups — Free at startupindia.gov.in. Qualifies for SIPP scheme (government pays attorney fees) + ₹4,500 rate.
3
Choose a distinctive brand name upfront — The biggest hidden cost is an objection reply (₹5,000–₹25,000+). A distinctive name avoids most objections entirely.
4
Do a professional trademark search before filing — ₹2,000–₹5,000 spent on a professional search can save ₹20,000–₹50,000 in objection costs by identifying and resolving conflicts before filing.
5
File as an individual before company incorporation — Solo founders can file in personal name (₹4,500/class) before incorporating and assign to the company later via Form TM-P.
10-Year Total Cost of Trademark Ownership
To understand the true cost, consider the full 10-year lifecycle:
| Stage | MSME/Individual | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Initial filing (1 class) | ₹4,500–₹12,500 | ₹9,000–₹19,000 |
| Objection reply (if any — ~50% chance) | ₹0–₹20,000 | ₹0–₹25,000 |
| Annual monitoring (trademark watch) | ₹5,000–₹15,000/year × 10 | ₹5,000–₹15,000/year × 10 |
| Renewal at year 10 | ₹9,000–₹14,000 | ₹9,000–₹14,000 |
| 10-year total (rough estimate) | ₹65,000–₹1,50,000 | ₹70,000–₹1,75,000 |
For context: a single trademark infringement lawsuit without registered IP can cost ₹5–50 lakh in legal fees. The ₹65,000–₹1,75,000 cost of maintaining a trademark for 10 years is one of the best legal investments any business can make.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — all government trademark fees are strictly non-refundable. This applies to filing fees, expedited examination fees, and any other fees paid to IP India, regardless of whether the application succeeds or is refused.
Government filing fees paid directly to IP India are NOT subject to GST. GST at 18% is charged only on attorney professional fees, for which you receive a GST invoice from your attorney.
The minimum cost is ₹4,500 (MSME/individual, 1 class, self-filed). However, a completely self-filed application without any professional search carries risk. A more practical minimum is ₹4,500 government fee + ₹2,000 professional search + ₹3,000–₹5,000 attorney filing assistance = ₹9,500–₹11,500 for a single class MSME trademark.
Yes — government fees are per class. Filing in 3 classes costs 3× the per-class fee. Attorney fees for multi-class filings increase modestly (not proportionally) as the base work (form filling, document upload) is largely the same.
No — government fees are non-refundable upon withdrawal. Attorney fees may be partially refundable depending on your agreement with your attorney, but government fees paid to IP India are never returned.
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