Protect your brand name with a registered wordmark. A dedicated IP expert searches for conflicting marks, selects the right class, files your application and handles objections until the Registry decides.
Free call & custom quote · Professional fee + government fee per class
Wordmark registration in India means registering your brand name, in plain words, letters or numerals, as a trademark with the Trade Marks Registry under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. A wordmark protects the name itself, whatever font, colour or style you use to display it.
Last updated: October 2026. Fees, forms and time limits can change, so we confirm the current position before filing. Registration is decided by the Registry and cannot be guaranteed.
A wordmark is a trademark that consists only of words, letters, numbers or a combination of them, such as a brand name or a tagline. It is filed as plain text, so the protection covers the word itself and not one particular logo or typeface. This is why a wordmark is usually the first and most important registration for a new brand.
Every application is filed in a specific class of goods or services under the Nice Classification, and the fee is charged per class. After filing, the Registry examines the mark, may raise an objection, publishes accepted marks in the Trade Marks Journal for opposition, and then issues the registration certificate if there is no opposition or it is decided in your favour.
A registered wordmark gives you the exclusive right to use the name for the goods or services covered, and the right to take action against infringement. For official forms, fee schedules and the public search tool, visit ipindia.gov.in, the official portal of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Government of India. For the wider process, see our trademark registration online service.
Important limits and timelines every brand owner should know.
The right filing depends on your brand and how you plan to use it.
The most common filing for a business, product or service name.
A short phrase that identifies your brand in the market.
Initials, acronyms or number-based brand names.
Your brand name is used for more than one kind of goods or services.
You want to protect the name and the design separately.
Your wordmark is already filed and the Registry has raised an objection.
Not sure whether to file a wordmark, a logo or both? Share your brand name and our experts will suggest the right route free of charge.
Why brand owners register their brand name as a wordmark.
Use the registered word for your goods or services across India.
Show customers that your brand name is a registered trademark.
Act against identical or deceptively similar names as a registered owner.
Change your logo or font later without losing protection of the name.
A registered mark can be sold, licensed or franchised.
Online platforms usually ask for a trademark application or registration.
File from anywhere in India without visiting a Registry office.
From brand name search to registration certificate, here is how wordmark registration works.
Timelines depend on Registry workload, objections and any opposition. Not to scale.
We look for identical and similar marks in your class and tell you the likely risk before you spend on filing.
We map your goods or services to the correct class so the registration covers what you actually sell.
Applicant details, user date and a Power of Attorney are prepared for your approval.
The application is filed with the fee for each class and you receive the filing receipt and application number.
If the examination report raises an objection, we prepare the reply within the time allowed and support you at any hearing.
The accepted mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal. If there is no opposition, the registration certificate is issued.
Keep these ready to avoid delays. Our expert will confirm the exact list for your case.
The total cost of wordmark registration depends on the number of classes, the type of applicant and whether you need help with objections. It generally has three parts:
Charged per class and based on the type of applicant and mode of filing. The schedule can change, so we confirm the current fee before filing.
Our fee depends on the number of marks and classes. Call free for a custom quote before you pay anything.
Objection reply, hearing, opposition and renewal are separate stages and are charged only if they arise.
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Choose the situation that matches your brand, or call free for a custom quote.
One brand name in one class of goods or services.
You want help from filing to registration, including objections.
Several brand names, several classes or wordmark plus logo.
Our professional fee is quoted per mark and per class after a free call. Government fee is separate and charged per class. Not sure which option fits? Ask for a free brand name check.
If customers know you by a name, that name should be registered.
Secure the brand name early, before someone else files it.
Protect product and shop names as your business grows.
Marketplace brand programmes usually need a trademark application or registration.
Franchises and licences rely on a registered brand name.
Firms, studios, clinics and agencies that trade on a name.
If another party objects to your name, speak to us early about the options.
A quick view of what each type protects. Ask us which one suits your brand.
| Type | What it protects | Best for | Style change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wordmark | The words, letters or numerals | Brand names and taglines | Protected in any font or colour | Usually the first filing |
| Logo / device mark | A specific design or artwork | Symbols and stylised logos | New design may need a new filing | Does not protect the name alone |
| Combined mark | Words and design as one mark | Fixed name-and-logo lockups | Narrower than a wordmark | Often filed after the wordmark |
A proper search and the right class prevent most objections.
Filing starts the process. Here is how to keep your brand protected.
Use TM next to your brand name while the application is pending.
Monitor the Trade Marks Journal for similar marks and act on conflicts early.
Use the ® symbol only after the registration certificate is issued.
Note the expiry date and renew on time. See our trademark renewal online service.
If your wordmark has received an objection, see our trademark hearing online service. For local support, see our pages for trademark registration in Dwarka and Jaipur.
Quick answers on registering a wordmark in India.
A wordmark is a trademark made up only of words, letters or numerals, such as a brand name or tagline, registered in plain characters without any specific font, colour or logo.
It is the registration of your brand name as a trademark with the Trade Marks Registry under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Once registered, you get the exclusive right to use that word in relation to the goods or services in your class.
Search for similar marks, choose the correct class, file the application (Form TM-A) online with the fee for each class, respond to any examination objection, and follow the mark through publication in the Trade Marks Journal until registration.
A wordmark protects the words themselves, whatever font or colour is used. A logo or device mark protects a specific design or stylised look. Many businesses protect both.
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of application and can be renewed every 10 years by filing a renewal application before expiry.
The government fee is charged per class and depends on the type of applicant and the mode of filing. The schedule can change, so we confirm the current fee before filing.
The applicant's name, address and ID proof, business or incorporation details, the word to be registered, the goods or services, the date of first use if the mark is already in use, and a signed Power of Attorney if an attorney files.
You can use the TM symbol once you start using the brand name, including after filing. The ® symbol may be used only after the mark is actually registered.
No. Words that are purely descriptive, generic or common to the trade, or that are identical or deceptively similar to an existing mark, may be objected to by the Registry. Invented or distinctive names are easier to register.
You get a time-limited opportunity to file a written reply, and a hearing may follow. A well-prepared reply with legal grounds and evidence of use improves the chance of acceptance, but the outcome is decided by the Registry.
Yes. A trademark registered with the Indian Trade Marks Registry gives protection across India. It does not by itself give protection in other countries, which need separate filings.
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