Trademark Registration in Delhi

Businesses across Delhi NCR can benefit from trademark registration to protect their brand names, logos, and other distinctive marks. This includes software startups in Nehru Place, traders in Sadar Bazar, cafes in Hauz Khas, and jewellers in Karol Bagh. The appropriate trademark class depends on the goods or services offered, as outlined below.

1. IT, Software and Startup Founders

Software firms in Nehru Place and Connaught Place, and startups in Gurugram and Noida, build their value in a product name. A downloadable app falls under Class 9. Software development and SaaS fall under Class 42. Founders who run an online store or a business service may add Class 35. Gurugram and Noida applicants file at the same Registry because their states fall under the New Delhi office.

2. Wholesale and Trading Markets

Traders in Sadar Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Lajpat Rai Market and Bhagirath Palace often sell under the brand of a supplier or their own. A mark registered for the goods you sell protects your own label, and the class follows the product. Class 35 covers the retail or wholesale service itself. Registering early stops a supplier or rival from claiming the same label.

3. Fashion, Garment and Textile Brands

Boutique labels in Lajpat Nagar and Hauz Khas, street-fashion sellers around Sarojini Nagar, and garment makers in Gandhi Nagar can register their names and logos. Class 25 covers clothing, footwear, and headwear. Fabrics fall under Class 24, and bags and belts fall under Class 18. A label with its own shops can also file under Class 35 for retail services.

4. Jewellery Businesses

Jewellers in Karol Bagh and Dariba Kalan in Chandni Chowk sell on the strength of their name. Jewellery and precious metals fall under Class 14. A family shop that grows into a chain should register the name early, because other jewellers in the same lanes may use similar names.

5. Education, Coaching and Publishing

Coaching institutes in Mukherjee Nagar and Old Rajinder Nagar, along with publishers in Daryaganj and Nai Sarak, can protect their brand identity through trademark name registration in Delhi. Education, training, and publishing services generally fall under Class 41, printed study materials under Class 16, and downloadable course apps under Class 9. Registering a distinctive institute name helps protect its identity as it gains recognition among students.

6. Food, Cafés and Restaurants

Cafés in Connaught Place and Hauz Khas Village, sweet shops in Old Delhi, and spice dealers in Khari Baoli can register their business names and logos. Restaurant services generally fall under Class 43. Packaged spices, snacks and sweets may fall under Class 30. A café that opens outlets across NCR keeps its rights across India only if the mark is registered.

7. Manufacturers, Exporters and Importers

Small manufacturers in Okhla, Bawana and Narela can protect their product names, logos and labels. Describe the exact goods when you file, because the class follows the product. Leather goods fall under Class 18, and household ware falls under Class 21. Imported goods carrying a registered mark can be recorded with Customs, which helps officers stop counterfeit imports at the IGI Airport cargo complex and ICD Tughlakabad.

A trademark registered here protects the mark within India, not in overseas markets. Exporters planning to sell abroad should seek trademark protection in their target countries, either by filing separate national applications or using the Madrid System to apply for protection across multiple member countries.

The documents required for trademark registration in Delhi depend on the applicant type, the trademark, and its usage status. Applicants may need the following documents based on their business structure and filing requirements:

• Identity proof: Individuals and sole proprietors provide PAN details along with Aadhaar, a voter ID, or a passport. Other entities provide the PAN of the business.
• Business proof: Companies provide the Certificate of Incorporation (CoI), LLPs the LLP agreement, and partnership firms the partnership deed. A sole proprietor can use a GST registration certificate, a Udyam certificate, or a Shop and Establishment registration issued in Delhi.
• Address proof: You may be asked for an electricity bill from BSES Rajdhani, BSES Yamuna, or Tata Power-DDL, a property tax receipt, or a rent agreement for your premises. The Registry office depends on the applicant’s principal place of business. An address in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, or other states under the New Delhi office sends the application to the Trade Marks Registry in New Delhi.
• The mark itself: For a word mark, provide the brand name. For a logo, provide a clear JPEG image of up to 8 cm × 8 cm, as Rule 26(1) of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 requires.
• Goods, services and class: List the goods or services and choose the class under the Nice Classification. Form TM-A, which you file under Rule 23 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, carries these details.
• Proof of earlier use: If you claim that you used the mark before applying, Rule 25(2) requires a user affidavit with supporting papers. Delhi traders can use dated GST invoices, wholesale bills, packaging photos, or advertisements. If you file on a proposed-to-be-used basis, you do not need to claim a date.
• Startup or small enterprise proof: To claim the lower government fee, provide a DPIIT startup recognition certificate or a Udyam certificate.
• Authorization for an agent: If an agent or attorney files for you, provide the authorization under Rule 19(1) in Form TM-48.
• Translation for non-English marks: If your mark uses Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, or other non-English words, Rule 28 requires a transliteration and translation in the application.

Missing papers often cause delays, so check the documents required for trademark registration against your applicant type before you file.

Online trademark registration in Delhi runs entirely through the IP India portal. The Trade Marks Registry, New Delhi, handles applications from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandigarh. Follow these steps to take your mark from search to certificate:

• Step 1. Search for existing marks: Start with the IP India Trademark Public Search to find registered and pending marks. Check the exact name, spelling variations, similar-sounding words, and the classes that matter to you. RegisterKaro’s Trademark Search Tool is an alternative option to avoid trademark infringement. For example, a boutique in Lajpat Nagar or a coaching brand in Mukherjee Nagar should run this check first, because similar names are common in busy markets.
• Step 2. Choose your class: Use the trademark class search tool to find the right class among 45 different classes under the Nice Classification. For example, a jeweller may need Class 14, and a software startup may need Class 9 or Class 42.
• Step 3. Gather your documents: Keep your applicant details, the name or logo, a description of the goods or services, and any proof of earlier use ready. Startups and small enterprises claiming the lower fee also need a DPIIT or Udyam certificate.
• Step 4. File Form TM-A: Apply under Rule 23 on the IP India portal with your details, the mark type, the class, and the date of first use, if any. The online government fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups, and small enterprises, and ₹9,000 per class for other applicants. You receive an application number, and you can use the ™ symbol from then on.
• Step 5. Reply to objections: The Registry examines the application and may issue an examination report under Section 9 or Section 11. File a trademark objection reply within one month of the report. You can ask for one more month on Form TM-M under Rule 109. If objections remain, the Registry fixes a hearing, which can be held by video conference.
• Step 6. Watch the journal: Accepted applications appear in the Trade Marks Journal. Under Section 21(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, third parties can oppose the mark within four months, which is non-extendable.
• Step 7. Handle any opposition: If someone files a trademark opposition, file a counter-statement within two months of receiving the notice. Both sides then submit evidence and attend a hearing.
• Step 8. Receive the certificate: If no opposition succeeds, the Registry registers the mark and issues the certificate. You can then use the ® symbol. Registration lasts ten years from the filing date, and you can renew the trademark before the term ends.

Applicants in Delhi file under Section 18 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, which sets out how the Registrar may accept, conditionally accept, or refuse an application. Your application goes to the Trade Marks Registry, New Delhi, and hearings by video conference mean you need not visit the Registry office. The process takes around 6 to 12 months without major objections or opposition, and longer if either arises.

The government fee for trademark registration in Delhi is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, recognized startups, and eligible small enterprises, and ₹9,000 per class for other applicants, when you file online. Our professional fees start from ₹1,499, and they usually depend on the services you need, such as a search or a reply to an examination objection.

The table below lists the government fees charged per class, from filing through renewal and opposition:

Government fees for trademark registration in Delhi apply separately to each class. For example, a trading business in Sadar Bazar filing in two classes pays ₹18,000 at the standard rate, while an eligible recognised startup pays ₹9,000 for two classes. The trademark registration costs breakdown explains the applicable fees at each stage.

The trademark office in Delhi is the Trade Marks Registry, New Delhi. The Registrar of Trade Marks, New Delhi, examines applications from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandigarh. Your principal place of business decides which Registry handles your application.

You don’t need to visit the Registry to file. You can file applications, reply, and check status online through IP India, and the Registry can hold hearings by video conference. The table below gives the office details at a glance:

Businesses based near the Registry can see our page on trademark registration in Dwarka for local filing support.

You can track a trademark application from anywhere in Delhi NCR through the IP India portal. The process is the same across India. You need only the application number, which appears on your filing receipt. Follow these steps to check your status:

• Step 1. Open the e-Register: Go to the IP India website and open the trademark e-Register, which shows the status of each application.
• Step 2. Enter your application number: Choose the application number option and type in the number from your filing receipt.
• Step 3. Complete the verification: Enter the CAPTCHA or OTP the portal asks for, then run the search.
• Step 4. Read the status: The record shows whether the application is under examination, objected, accepted and advertised, opposed, or registered. A refused or abandoned application shows that status instead. Once the status reads “Registered”, you can download your trademark registration certificate from the same record.
• Step 5. Act on any notice: If the Registry raises an objection or fixes a hearing, read the notice and respond on time. An examination report needs a reply within one month, and you can extend that by one month on Form TM-M. A missed deadline can lead to the application being abandoned.

The Registry sends notices to the email address on your application. Check your inbox and spam folder regularly, because a missed notice can cost you a deadline.