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Filing intellectual property in India
India is first-to-file with an unusually low official fee for startups and small entities, but the process is document-heavy and hearings are common.
- Office
- IP India (CGPDTM)
- Language
- English or Hindi
- Local currency
- INR
- Opposition
- 4 months from publication in the Trade Marks Journal
- Term
- 10 years from the filing date
- Renewal
- Every 10 years; restoration possible within 1 year of expiry
| Right | Official fee | Our fee | All-in | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Mark / Brand Name | $55 | $99 | $154 | 8–18 months |
| Service Mark | $55 | $99 | $154 | 8–18 months |
| Trade Name / Business Name | $15 | $79 | $94 | 1–3 weeks |
| Patent | $95 | $540 | $635 | 24–48 months |
| Utility Model / Petty Patent | Not available — IP India (CGPDTM) operates no registry for this right | |||
| Copyright | $30 | $79 | $109 | 6–14 months |
| Industrial Design | $60 | $240 | $300 | 6–12 months |
| Geographical Indication & Collective Marks | $45 | $320 | $365 | 18–30 months |
| Trade Secret & Confidentiality Programme | $0 | $290 | $290 | 2–4 weeks to implement |
Indicative single-class / single-application rates in USD. Your live quote confirms the exact amount before payment.
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This guide is general information about India procedure, not legal advice. Official source: https://ipindia.gov.in