At a Glance

• Trademark fees start at ₹4,500 per class for individuals, proprietors, MSMEs, and startups.

• Companies, LLPs, and partnerships pay ₹9,000 per class.

• Logo and wordmark cost the same. The fees depend only on your class and category.

• Expedited filing is optional but pricey (₹20,000–₹40,000 per class).

• Knowing your category helps you predict costs easily and avoid surprises.

What Is a Trademark?

A trademark is a name, brand, symbol or logo that determines the identity of your business or services. It segregates the goods or services of one company from another. A company may sell various types of goods or render various services under one trademark. 

Every trademark depends on the class you choose. In India, the Trademarks Law classifies the trademarks under 45 classes. Each class includes a separate service or product, and the government charges you a fee for everything you include. 

Breakdown of Trademark Registration Fee

Here’s a simple breakdown of what government charges for a trademark registration:

Proprietorship Filings

As a sole proprietor, you’re treated the same as an individual, which means the trademark registration gov fees for proprietorship fall into the concessional ₹4,500 slab for online filing. For new businesses, this is the most budget-friendly route to trademark protection and reduces entry-level IP barriers.

MSME and Startup Filings

Two more categories qualify for the lower slab i.e. MSMEs and recognised startups.

• If you hold Udyam registration, the Trademark registration Gov fees for MSME remain at ₹4,500 per class.

• For DPIIT-recognised startups, the Trademark registration Gov fees for startups follow the same structure and help support early-stage branding during development and product iteration cycles.

Partnership Firms and LLPs

Multi-owner businesses that aren’t MSMEs fall under the higher fee category.

• The Trademark registration fees for partnership firms typically sit around ₹9,000 per class because partnerships are treated as larger entities for fee purposes.

• Similarly, the Trademark registration fees for LLP fall under the same standard slab unless the LLP has registered under MSME and qualifies for the concession.

For partnerships and LLPs that are smaller in scale, checking MSME eligibility can reduce the cost by half.

Logo Registration

Trademark and logo registration gov fees in India, again, depends on the number of classes, concessional rate and whether you file online or offline. Therefore, logo trademark registration fees also cost ₹4,500 or ₹9,000 range per class.

Expedited Trademark Registration Fees

If you want to expedite your registration procedure, maybe for a launch or quick clearance, the government provides an optional route for that. However, the fees are higher, usually around ₹20,000 per class for individuals, MSMEs, and startups, and around ₹40,000 per class for other entities. This doesn’t include renewal, opposition, and rectification filings but don’t only occur in the trademark lifecycle.

Final Takeaway

Understanding trademark fees helps you avoid surprises and lets you plan your application confidently. Whether you’re a one-person business or a growing company, the fee structure is pretty simple once you know your category. 

FAQs

• How much does it cost to register a trademark in India?

Fees start at ₹4,500 per class for individuals, proprietors, MSMEs, and startups. For companies and LLPs, it begins at ₹9,000 per class.

• Do I have to renew a trademark?

Yes. Renewal is needed every 10 years to keep your rights active.

• Can I file the application myself?

Yes, you can. But many people hire professionals to avoid mistakes or objections.

• Does every class have its own fee?

Yes. Each class is charged separately, so more classes mean higher total cost.