Calculate the exact government fee for trademark registration in India (First Schedule, Trade Marks Rules 2017 – verified on the official IP India fee schedule, July 2026) plus a realistic total-cost estimate with professional charges, expedited processing, objection and renewal scenarios. Includes a renewal and restoration deadline calculator.
New Application Cost
Renewal and Restoration
Step 1
Who is the applicant?
Step 2
Application details
Expedited processing (Rule 34)Faster examination. Rs 20,000 (individual/startup/small enterprise) or Rs 40,000 (others) per class per mark. e-Filing only.
Copyright search certificate – Form TM-CNeeded only if you also want to register the logo/label as an artistic work under the Copyright Act (NOC u/s 45(1)). Rs 9,000 per mark (e-filing).
Step 3 (optional)
Professional fee estimate
Include professional charges (market estimate, editable)Typical market ranges, not statutory. GST at 18 percent applies on professional fees only – government fees carry no GST.
Add examination-report (objection) reply scenarioRoughly 6 in 10 applications receive an examination report. Typical Rs 2,500 – 8,000 per mark.
Add show-cause hearing scenarioTypical Rs 3,000 – 15,000 per mark. Government adjournment fee is Rs 2,700 (TM-M) if needed.
Add opposition defence scenarioOnly if a third party opposes after advertisement. Typical Rs 10,000 – 50,000. Government counter-statement fee Rs 2,700 per class (TM-O) is added automatically.
Government fee schedule at a glance (e-filing)
| Item | Form | Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| New application, per class – individual / startup / small enterprise | TM-A | 4,500 |
| New application, per class – all others | TM-A | 9,000 |
| Expedited processing, per class – individual / startup / small enterprise | TM-M | 20,000 |
| Expedited processing, per class – all others | TM-M | 40,000 |
| Opposition / counter-statement, per class | TM-O | 2,700 |
| Renewal, per class | TM-R | 9,000 |
| Renewal in 6-month grace (with surcharge), per class | TM-R | 13,500 |
| Restoration plus renewal, per class | TM-R | 18,000 |
| Assignment to new proprietor, per mark | TM-P | 9,000 |
| Extension of time / duplicate certificate | TM-M | 900 |
| Hearing adjournment / review | TM-M | 2,700 |
| Copyright search certificate (logo NOC) | TM-C | 9,000 |
| Well-known mark inclusion (one mark) | TM-M | 1,00,000 |
Physical filing costs about 10 percent more on most items. Fees are per the First Schedule, Trade Marks Rules 2017 – unchanged since 6 March 2017 and verified on the official IP India schedule in July 2026.
Single application with many classes, or separate applications?
The government fee is identical either way – it is charged PER CLASS in both routes, with no discount for a multi-class application. But the two routes behave very differently when something goes wrong: an objection or opposition against ONE class of a multi-class application stalls the ENTIRE application, and you cannot cleanly drop one class and let the rest proceed to registration. Most practitioners therefore file SEPARATE single-class applications for important brands, and reserve multi-class filings for uncontroversial cases where budget paperwork matters more.
Frequently asked questions
What is the government fee for trademark registration in India in 2026?
Rs 4,500 per class (e-filing) if the applicant is an individual, a DPIIT-recognised startup or a small enterprise with an Udyam certificate, and Rs 9,000 per class for companies and all other applicants. Physical filing costs Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively. These First Schedule fees have not changed since March 2017.
Does a private limited company ever get the Rs 4,500 rate?
Yes – the discount is not about legal form but about status. A company qualifies if it is a DPIIT-recognised startup, or if it holds Udyam registration and its investment is within the medium-enterprise limit under the MSMED Act (from 1 April 2025: investment up to Rs 125 crore and turnover up to Rs 500 crore). The certificate must be uploaded with Form TM-A.
Is GST payable on trademark government fees?
No. Statutory fees paid to the Registry carry no GST. GST at 18 percent applies only on the professional charges of your attorney or agent, which is why this calculator applies GST to the professional component alone.
How much does the whole process cost if there is an objection?
Roughly 6 in 10 applications receive an examination report under sections 9 or 11. Replying involves no government fee, so the extra cost is professional – typically Rs 2,500 to 8,000 for a reasoned reply. If a show-cause hearing follows, add professional charges and Rs 2,700 (TM-M) per adjournment if any. Use the scenario checkboxes above to include these.
When does my trademark expire and what if I miss renewal?
Validity is 10 years from the APPLICATION date. You can renew from one year before expiry at Rs 9,000 per class. After expiry there is a 6-month grace with surcharge – Rs 13,500 per class in total. After the grace period, and up to one year from expiry, restoration plus renewal costs Rs 18,000 per class. Beyond that the mark is removed and a fresh application is the only route.
Is expedited processing worth Rs 20,000 or 40,000?
Expedited processing under Rule 34 fast-tracks examination – reports typically arrive within weeks instead of months. It does not skip the opposition window or shorten the journal advertisement stage. It suits businesses that need an examination outcome quickly, for funding, marketplaces or franchise deals.
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This calculator provides government fees as per the First Schedule of the Trade Marks Rules 2017 (verified July 2026) and indicative market ranges for professional charges. Professional fees vary widely by city and complexity. This is general information, not legal advice – consult a trademark attorney or agent for your specific matter. CalcGuru is not affiliated with the Office of the CGPDTM.