Protecting your brand through trademark registration is crucial for businesses in India. 🛡️ Recent updates by the Indian government have introduced changes to the trademark filing fees and processes, aiming to streamline operations and support startups and small enterprises. Here’s an overview of what’s new:
💸 Revised Trademark Filing Fees
The fee structure for trademark applications has been updated to encourage more businesses to register their trademarks:
- 👤 Individuals, Startups & Small Enterprises:
- 💻 E-filing: ₹4,500 per class
- 📄 Physical filing: ₹5,000 per class
- 🏢 Other Entities (Companies, LLPs, etc.):
- 💻 E-filing: ₹9,000 per class
- 📄 Physical filing: ₹10,000 per class
👉 Note: To avail concessional rates, startups and small enterprises must be registered under the relevant government schemes.
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📜 Draft Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024
🆕 Introduced in July 2024, these rules aim to bring efficiency and digital governance to trademark enforcement:
- 📝 Electronic Complaint Filing (Form-1)
- ⏳ Time-bound Inquiries (3 months) & Appeals (60 days)
- 📧 Digital Communication & E-signed Orders
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⚙️ Automation in Trademark Registration Process
The Trademark Registry has embraced automation for speed and transparency:
- 📩 Auto-issued Registration Certificates
- 🔄 Automated Renewal Processes
- 🎥 Virtual Hearings via Video Conferencing
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🧹 Special Drive to Clear Pending Applications
📢 In March 2024, CGPDTM launched a campaign to clear long-pending show cause hearings — especially those with outdated service addresses or emails.
This initiative helps reduce backlog and improves turnaround time.
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✅ Conclusion
These changes show the Indian government’s commitment to making IP protection easier and more efficient for businesses. 💼 Whether you’re a startup 🚀 or an established brand 🏆, now’s the time to secure your trademark.
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