Trademark Guide

Trademark Registration in Bangalore 2025: Complete Process Guide

Expert guide to trademark registration from our Bellandur, Bangalore office. Protect your brand with professional trademark attorneys.

Why Register Your Trademark in Bangalore?

Bangalore, India's startup capital, is home to thousands of innovative brands. As a tech and business hub, trademark registration is crucial for startups and established businesses in Bellandur, Koramangala, Whitefield, and across Bengaluru. If you also need to protect technical innovations, check out our patent filing services in India.

Our trademark attorneys in Bellandur, Bangalore specialize in brand protection for tech startups, e-commerce businesses, and service providers across Karnataka and India. Not sure if you need a trademark or patent? Read our guide on patent vs trademark differences.

Brand Protection

Exclusive rights to use your brand name and logo across India

Legal Protection

Sue infringers and protect against copycats and counterfeiters

Brand Value

Registered trademark is an intangible asset that increases company valuation

Step-by-Step Trademark Registration Process

1
Trademark Search

Search the Trademark Registry database to ensure your mark is available and not similar to existing registered marks.

Cost: ₹1,000-₹5,000 (professional search) | Time: 1-2 days

2
Application Filing

File TM-A form online with trademark representation, class selection, and applicant details.

Government Fee: ₹4,500 (individual/startup), ₹9,000 (company) per class

3
Vienna Codification & Examination

Trademark office assigns Vienna codes (for logos) and examines for conflicts and compliance.

Time: 6-12 months for examination report

4
Publication in Journal

If accepted, mark is published in Trademark Journal for 4-month opposition period.

Anyone can oppose registration within 4 months if they have prior rights

5
Registration Certificate

If no opposition, registration certificate is issued. Valid for 10 years, renewable indefinitely. For innovative trademark types, explore our article on smell trademark registration in India.

Total Time: 12-24 months from filing to registration

Trademark Classes and Costs

Trademarks are registered per class of goods/services. Choose classes carefully based on your business activities.

Fee TypeIndividual/StartupCompany
Filing Fee (per class)₹4,500₹9,000
Trademark Search₹1,000-₹5,000
Professional Fees₹5,000-₹15,000 per class
Response to Objection₹2,000-₹8,000

Typical Cost for Bangalore Startup: ₹10,000-₹20,000 total per class (including government and professional fees)

Common Trademark Classes for Bangalore Businesses

Class 9 - Software & Technology

Computer software, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, tech products

Class 35 - Business Services

Advertising, marketing, e-commerce platforms, business consulting

Class 42 - IT Services

Software development, cloud services, IT consulting, web hosting

Class 25 - Apparel

Clothing, footwear, fashion brands

Need Trademark Registration in Bangalore?

Our trademark attorneys in Bellandur, Bangalore provide end-to-end brand registration services for startups and businesses.

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