Sample copies of the key documents involved in a trademark application in India — with plain-English explanations of every field, clause, and section. Based on the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and official IP India forms.
These are the core documents in a standard trademark application. Each sample below shows what a real filed document looks like — with the purpose of each field clearly explained alongside it.
The official form filed with the Trade Marks Registry to apply for registration of a trademark under Section 18(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
The authorization deed executed by the trademark applicant, allowing an advocate or registered trademark agent to file and act on their behalf before the Trade Marks Registry.
A notarized sworn statement filed when the trademark has been in actual commercial use before the date of the application, declaring the use and listing evidence documents.
A complete sample trademark objection reply under Section 11(1) — with all 10 sections explained, the comparative analysis table, phonetic distinction, and the prayer to the Registrar.
The miscellaneous form filed after TM-A to correct errors or amend goods/services description within the same class. Fee: ₹900.
Get your trademark examination report in ~1 month instead of 12–18 months. Same Form TM-M, different request type and a much higher fee of ₹20,000 per class.
A standard trademark application involves these steps in sequence. Form TM-M (steps 6a and 6b) is filed after TM-A, when corrections or expedited processing are needed.
The free IPMitra Trademark Guide covers the entire trademark registration journey in India — from search to registration, objection replies, opposition, and renewal — in plain language.
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The complete Trade Marks Rules, 2017 — covering filing procedures, fees, forms, timelines, and registry practice — formatted section by section with plain-English summaries.
The complete Trade Marks Manual published by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks — formatted for easy reading.
The complete Trade Marks Act, 1999 with all amendments — structured by chapter and section with plain-English summaries alongside each provision.