Trademark fees in India
Checked against the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 and IP India's fee table on 30 October 2026.
IP India's official trademark fees (Trade Marks Rules, 2017) for e-filing are ₹4,500 per class to apply for an individual, startup or small enterprise and ₹9,000 for others (Form TM-A); ₹2,700 per class to oppose or file a counter-statement (TM-O); and ₹9,000 per class to renew (TM-R). Physical filing costs about 10% more.
Official fees per class
| Form | For | E-filing: individual, startup, small enterprise | E-filing: others | Physical: individual, startup, small enterprise | Physical: others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM-A | Application to register | ₹4,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| TM-O | Opposition, counter-statement, rectification | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| TM-R | Renewal | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| TM-R with surcharge | Renewal within six months after expiry | ₹9,000 + ₹4,500 | ₹9,000 + ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 + ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 + ₹5,000 |
| TM-M | Most other requests (for example, a certified copy) | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
Fees are per class and per mark. Professional fees charged by an attorney or agent are on top of these.
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See client billingCommon questions
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in India?
- The official fee is ₹4,500 per class for an individual, startup or small enterprise filing online, and ₹9,000 per class for others. Attorney fees are extra.
- Is the trademark fee per class?
- Yes. Application, opposition and renewal fees are charged for each class.
- Who qualifies for the lower ₹4,500 fee?
- Individuals, startups recognised by DPIIT, and small enterprises registered as micro or small under MSME rules. Medium enterprises pay the full fee.
Related guides
This guide explains the law in general. It is not legal advice for a particular case; check the Registry's records and speak to a trademark attorney before you act.