Trademark Registration in Mumbai
Maharashtra · ™ immediately on filing · ® in 12–24 months
A trademark is what stops a competitor from trading under your name. Registration gives you an exclusive statutory right to the mark in your class of goods or services across India — and the right to stop others using anything confusingly similar.
- Government fee
- ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and MSMEs · ₹9,000 for others
- Timeline
- ™ immediately on filing · ® in 12–24 months
Trademark in Mumbai
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Trademark for businesses in Mumbai
Mumbai generates the widest range of compliance work of any Indian city — financial services, media and entertainment, textiles, logistics around JNPT, and an enormous base of traders and service businesses. Maharashtra's Shop and Establishment rules differ meaningfully from Gujarat's, and we file under the state's own portal and timelines.
Applications from Mumbai are processed through Maharashtra GST Department and the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments authority. We file on your behalf, track the application and handle any query the officer raises — which is where most self-filed applications stall.
Industries we serve in Mumbai
- Financial services and capital markets
- Media, film and advertising
- Import, export and logistics
- Textiles and apparel
- Hospitality and food service
Areas covered
Andheri · Bandra Kurla Complex · Lower Parel · Borivali · Thane · Navi Mumbai · Dadar · Malad — and everywhere else in and around Mumbai.
What Trademark involves
A trademark can be a brand name, logo, tagline, shape, packaging or any mark capable of distinguishing your goods or services from someone else's. Registration is done class by class under the NICE classification, which divides all commerce into 45 classes — classes 1 to 34 for goods and 35 to 45 for services. You register in the classes your business actually operates in, and protection extends no further.
The single most valuable step happens before filing: a proper search. If an identical or similar mark already exists in your class, your application will be objected to or opposed, and the government fee is not refunded. We run the search across the trademark registry, company names and common law use, and tell you honestly if the mark is weak — including when we think you should choose a different name.
Once the application is filed you can use the ™ symbol immediately. The registry examines the application and issues an examination report, which frequently raises objections under sections 9 or 11 — that the mark is descriptive, or similar to an existing one. A well-drafted reply resolves most of these. The mark is then published in the Trade Marks Journal for four months, during which anyone may oppose it. If unopposed, it proceeds to registration and you may use ®.
Registration lasts ten years and is renewable indefinitely, which makes a trademark one of the few business assets that can appreciate forever. It is also assignable and licensable, and for many businesses the mark eventually becomes more valuable than the physical assets.
Documents required in Mumbai
For individuals and proprietorships
- PAN and Aadhaar of the applicant
- Logo in JPEG format, if registering a device mark
- Form TM-48 — power of attorney, signed
- Proof of first use of the mark, if already in use
- Udyam certificate, to claim the reduced government fee
For companies, LLPs and partnerships
- Certificate of Incorporation or partnership deed
- PAN of the entity
- Udyam or startup recognition certificate, for the reduced fee
- Form TM-48 signed by an authorised signatory
- Logo file and list of goods or services
- Board resolution, where applicable
How it works
- 1
Free trademark search
We search the registry for identical and similar marks in your class and give you an honest assessment of the risk before you spend anything.
- 2
Class selection
We identify the correct class or classes for your actual business activity. Registering in the wrong class buys you protection you cannot use.
- 3
TM-A filing
The application is filed electronically. You can begin using ™ from this point and the priority date is secured.
- 4
Examination reply
If the registry raises objections under section 9 or 11, we draft and file a detailed legal reply within the deadline, with evidence of distinctiveness where relevant.
- 5
Publication and registration
The mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for four months. If unopposed, the certificate is issued and you may use ®.
What it costs
We do not publish a rate card, because the right fee depends on your entity type, turnover and how much of the groundwork is already done. Tell us what your business does and we will quote a fixed figure for your case — before you commit to anything.
We quote a fixed professional fee for your case before any work begins, and it excludes GST. Government fees, where applicable, are shown separately and paid directly to the department. Statutory fees and thresholds change by notification — we confirm the current position for your case before you commit.
Trademark in Mumbai — FAQs
What does Trademark Registration cost in Mumbai?
We quote a fixed professional fee for your specific case before any work begins, and it excludes GST. The government fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and msmes · ₹9,000 for others, paid directly to the department and shown separately on your invoice. Our fee is the same whether you are in Mumbai or elsewhere in India — we do not charge a premium by location.
How long does Trademark Registration take in Mumbai?
™ immediately on filing · ® in 12–24 months. Applications from Mumbai are processed through Maharashtra GST Department and the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments authority. Timelines occasionally stretch where the officer selects a file for physical verification, and we tell you as soon as that happens rather than letting the deadline pass quietly.
Do I need to visit your office in Mumbai?
No. We are based in Ahmedabad and serve Mumbai entirely online. Documents come to us as scans on WhatsApp or email, and the filing itself is done on the relevant portal. Clients across Maharashtra work with us this way routinely.
Which areas of Mumbai do you serve?
All of them. We regularly handle applications from Andheri, Bandra Kurla Complex, Lower Parel, Borivali, Thane and every other locality in and around Mumbai, as well as the wider Maharashtra region.
What kind of businesses in Mumbai typically need this?
Maharashtra's Shop and Establishment rules differ meaningfully from Gujarat's, and we file under the state's own portal and timelines. In practice the businesses that come to us here are concentrated in financial services and capital markets, media, film and advertising, import, export and logistics — though trademark applies well beyond those sectors.
How long does trademark registration take?
Twelve to twenty-four months if the application proceeds without objection or opposition. You can use ™ from the day of filing, so brand protection effectively starts immediately — it is only the ® symbol that waits for the certificate. Objections or oppositions extend the timeline considerably.
What is the government fee for a trademark?
₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises filing electronically, and ₹9,000 per class for all other applicants. Claiming the reduced rate requires a valid Udyam or DPIIT startup certificate. The fee is per class, so a business registering in three classes pays three times.
What is a trademark class and how do I choose?
The NICE classification divides all goods and services into 45 classes. Classes 1 to 34 cover goods and 35 to 45 cover services. You register in the classes matching what you actually sell — a restaurant is typically class 43, clothing is class 25, software is class 9 or 42. Choosing wrongly means paying for protection that does not cover your business.
Can I use ® before registration is complete?
No. Using ® on an unregistered mark is an offence. Use ™ from the date of filing — it signals a claim to the mark and is perfectly lawful — and switch to ® only once the registration certificate is issued.
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