The real cost of trademark registration in India — government fees, professional charges, examination reply costs, renewal and the hidden costs of skipping the process.
'How much does it cost to register a trademark in India?' is one of the first questions every founder asks. The honest answer: less than most people fear, and dramatically less than fighting a brand dispute later. Here's the complete cost breakdown for 2026. Our trademark registration service quotes the same government and professional fees transparently.
| Applicant category | E-filing fee | Physical filing fee |
|---|---|---|
| Individual / Sole Proprietor | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Startup (DPIIT-recognised) | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| MSME (Udyam-registered) | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Company, LLP, Partnership (others) | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
E-filing is almost always preferred — it's cheaper, faster and tracked transparently on the IP India portal.
Professional fees in India vary widely — from ₹999 'discount filing' offers to ₹15,000+ from premium law firms. The middle ground delivers the right value.
| Tier | What you get | Typical fee per class |
|---|---|---|
| Discount / volume filers | Filing only, no search, no reply | ₹999 – ₹1,999 |
| Premium online (Taxpex) | Free search, class guidance, filing, one exam reply | ₹3,999 |
| Tier-1 law firms | Full IP strategy, search, opinion, filing, replies | ₹10,000 – ₹25,000 |
Beware sub-₹2,000 offers — they typically exclude examination reply, which is the most time-consuming part of the process.
| Applicant | Govt fee | Taxpex prof. fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual / startup / MSME | ₹4,500 | ₹3,999 | ₹8,499 |
| Other applicants | ₹9,000 | ₹3,999 | ₹12,999 |
Each additional class multiplies only the government fee — professional fee is typically discounted on additional classes.
| Stage | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| First examination reply | Included in Taxpex flat fee |
| Show-cause hearing | ₹4,999 – ₹9,999 |
| Opposition (defence) | ₹15,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Registry hearings (subsequent) | ₹4,999 each |
| Form | When | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| TM-R (within validity) | Up to 6 months before expiry | ₹9,000 per class (e-filing) |
| TM-R + Surcharge | Within 6 months after expiry | ₹9,000 + ₹4,500 surcharge |
| Restoration TM-13 | Within 1 year after removal | ₹3,000 restoration + renewal fee |
Yes, 18% GST applies on professional fees. Government fees are exempt from GST.
No — government fees are non-refundable. This is why pre-filing search matters.
Yes — both government and professional fees are deductible as business expenses in the year of payment (or amortised under Section 35A).
Senior contributor at Taxpex Consultancy. Reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. Published on 16 June 2026 · Updated on 16 June 2026.
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