📌 1. Introduction
Trademark registration protects your brand identity – including logos, names, slogans, and more. But to apply, modify, or oppose a trademark, you must use the correct Trademark Form issued by the Trade Marks Registry.
Each form has a specific purpose and is governed under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (updated in 2024–25).
This guide breaks down all trademark forms, their purposes, fees, documents, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
📃 2. Types of Trademark Forms Offered
| Form | Purpose | Govt. Fee (INR) |
| 📝 TM-A | For new trademark registration | 4,500 to 9,000 |
| 🔄 TM-M | To modify/rectify existing application | 900 to 1,800 |
| 🛡️ TM-O | Opposition to trademark registration | 2,700 |
| 🧾 TM-R | Renewal of registered trademarks | 9,000 |
| 🚫 TM-C | Request for Search Certificate | 1,000 |
| 👁️ TM-V | Inspection of documents | 1,000 |
| ✍️ TM-G | Agent/Attorney code registration | 5,000 |
| 🔔 TM-P | Post-registration changes like assignment | 1,000+ |
Note: Fee varies based on entity type – individual/startup/SME vs company.
👤 3. Who Needs These Services?
Trademark form services are used by:
- ✅ Startups applying for brand protection
- ✅ Legal firms handling IPR services
- ✅ Companies modifying brand or ownership details
- ✅ Freelancers or agencies with brand IPs
- ✅ Trademark agents seeking registration or renewal
🏢 4. Why Choose a License Registration Service Provider?
Filing trademark forms on your own may lead to:
- ❌ Class mismatch
- ❌ Signature errors
- ❌ Missed deadlines (esp. for TM-R renewal)
- ❌ Wrong jurisdictional office selection
🎯 Professional service providers help by:
- Drafting correct class descriptions
- Handling opposition (TM-O) professionally
- Reminding and managing renewal dates
- Filing all forms via e-filing with DSCs
🧾 5. Registration Process
Each form has a unique submission process on the IP India portal 🛡️ https://ipindia.gov.in:
Steps:
- Visit IP India e-filing
- Select correct form (TM-A, TM-M, etc.)
- Fill in details & attach supporting docs
- Pay government fee online
- Sign & submit with Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- Track status under “Trademark Status”
✅ Post-filing, the application number is generated instantly.
📂 6. Required Documents
For most trademark forms, these documents are needed:
- Brand Logo (in JPEG, 200×200 px)
- Identity proof of applicant
- Incorporation Certificate (for companies)
- Power of Attorney (TM-48)
- Proof of use (if claiming prior usage)
- DSC of authorized signatory
🔍 Additional documents may be required for forms like TM-O (opposition) or TM-R (renewal).
💰 7. Cost Involved
| Type of Filing | Govt. Fee | Professional Fee |
| TM-A (Startup/SME) | ₹4,500 | ₹999 – ₹2,000 |
| TM-A (Company) | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 |
| TM-M (Modifications) | ₹900+ | ₹750 – ₹1,500 |
| TM-R (Renewal) | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 |
💡 Discounts apply for early-stage startups under DIPP recognition.
⏳ 8. Time Taken
| Form | Avg. Processing Time |
| TM-A | 6–12 months (with objections, more) |
| TM-R | 1–2 weeks |
| TM-M | 7–10 days |
| TM-O | Depends on hearings |
| TM-G | 2–3 weeks |
🕒 Note: E-filing ensures faster acknowledgment compared to manual submission.
⚠️ 9. Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Using the wrong class while filing TM-A
❌ Missing deadlines for TM-R (renewal)
❌ Not attaching TM-48 (Power of Attorney)
❌ Selecting the wrong form altogether
❌ Ignoring legal objections or third-party oppositions (TM-O)
✅ Recent Case (2024): A Delhi-based D2C brand lost trademark rights because they missed TM-R renewal by 2 days. Legal re-filing took over 6 months.
📞 10. Call-to-Action (CTA)
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❓ 11. FAQs
Q1. Can I file TM-A without a lawyer?
✔️ Yes, but it’s advisable to get professional help to avoid classification errors.
Q2. When should TM-R be filed?
✔️ TM-R should be filed within 6 months before expiry (validity: 10 years from date of registration).
Q3. Can I oppose someone else’s trademark?
✔️ Yes, using Form TM-O within 4 months of advertisement.
Q4. Is TM-M mandatory for minor corrections?
✔️ Yes. Use TM-M for rectifying address, name, or applicant details.
Q5. Where do I check form status?
✔️ On IP India Trademark Status
