Form TM-M is the miscellaneous application form under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It is filed after a TM-A application has already been submitted, to make corrections or amendments to that existing application. This sample shows a Correction of Clerical Error / Amendment under Rule 37 — the most common use of TM-M. All company and brand names are fictional.
When Form TM-M is used
Correct a typographical error in applicant name or address
Amend the goods/services description under Rule 37
Correct an incomplete or incorrectly stated description
Update service address or agent details
Request expedited examination of an application
File other miscellaneous requests related to a pending application
Receipt No.: 7291048
Date: 03/07/2026
Amount: Rs.900/-
Ref No: A-5892741
Form No: 2891033
Form TM-M · Trade Marks Registry · Government of India
The Trade Marks Act, 1999
Application/Request for any miscellaneous function in respect of a Trademark Application / Opposition / Rectification under the Trade Marks Act
Temp# : 7849203
REQUEST
CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37
FEE
900
APPLICANT OR REGISTERED PROPRIETOR/OPPONENT/THIRD PARTY MAKING THE APPLICATION/REQUEST
Please update the Goods & Services Details as required.
Date
03-07-2026 10:30 AM
Digitally Signed By
JOSE GEORGE
for ZESTORA FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED [Attorney]
Receipt block (top right): This is generated automatically by the IP India portal when the fee is paid. The Receipt No., date, amount, Ref No. (which is the application number prefixed with "A-"), and Form No. are system-generated. You cannot control these values — they confirm that the ₹900 fee for the TM-M request has been received by the registry.
Temp# vs Application Number: The Temp# at the top is a temporary reference assigned when you start filling the TM-M form on the IP India portal — before you submit and pay. The Application Number in the "Request / Application in the Matter of" section is the existing TM-A application number that you are amending. These are two different numbers and serve different purposes.
Request type — what "U/R 37" means: "U/R 37" means "Under Rule 37" of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Rule 37 governs amendments to a trademark application after filing. The request here is being filed as both a correction of a clerical error (something was mis-typed) AND as a Rule 37 amendment (a formal change to the specification). In practice, both are ticked when the goods/services description needs updating.
Details of corrections — how to write this field: This is the most important field on the TM-M form. State clearly: (1) what the current description says — exactly as it appears in the TM-A application, and (2) what it should say — the corrected/complete description. Be specific. The Registrar will compare the before and after text to decide whether the amendment is permissible. Vague descriptions like "please update goods details" are insufficient and will delay processing.
The one thing you cannot change via TM-M: You can amend or expand the goods and services description within the same class — that is entirely permissible under Rule 37. What you cannot do is change the class or add a new class. If your application was filed in Class 43 and you now want to also cover Class 29, that requires a completely new TM-A application with its own application number and full government fee. TM-M only operates within the scope of the existing application's class.
After filing TM-M: The Registry examines the amendment request. For minor clerical corrections, it is usually accepted without a hearing. For more substantial amendments under Rule 37, the Registrar may issue a notice or schedule a hearing. Once accepted, the amended description appears on the register and in the Trade Marks Journal if the application is at or past the advertisement stage. This page links back to the Form TM-A sample — TM-M always references an existing TM-A application.
Key things to know before filing Form TM-M
Amendment scope
Can change description — cannot change class
You can add to or amend the goods and services description within the same class via TM-M. What you cannot do is change or add a class — that requires a new TM-A application entirely. If you filed in Class 43 and want Class 29 coverage, you need a separate filing.
Form TM-48 required
Agent authorization accompanies TM-M
When TM-M is filed through an advocate or agent, a Form TM-48 authorization must be attached — this is the agent's authority to file the miscellaneous request. TM-48 is similar to the POA but is the specific form for authorizing an agent for miscellaneous requests. It is executed on ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper.
Timing matters
File before examination if possible
Corrections filed before the application is examined are smoother to process. If an examination report has already been issued citing the incomplete description as a ground of objection, you may need to address the objection and the correction simultaneously — one via TM-M and one via the objection reply.
Fee structure
₹900 per application (online)
The government fee for a clerical correction or Rule 37 amendment is ₹900 per application online (₹1,000 offline). If the TM-M request covers multiple application numbers, a separate fee is payable for each application. The fee is non-refundable once the request is filed and the receipt is generated.
Frequently asked questions about Form TM-M
Form TM-M is the miscellaneous application form under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It is used to make various requests to the Trade Marks Registry in connection with a pending or registered trademark application — including correction of clerical errors, amendment of goods/services under Rule 37, change of applicant name or address, and other miscellaneous requests.
The government fee for Form TM-M depends on the type of request. For correction of a clerical error or amendment under Rule 37, the fee is ₹900 (online) or ₹1,000 (offline) per application. Different requests attract different fees as specified in the First Schedule to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
A clerical error correction via TM-M fixes mistakes made at filing — such as a typographical error in the applicant's name, an incorrect address, or an incomplete goods/services description. It is distinct from a substantive amendment. The correction must not change the identity of the mark or substantially broaden the scope of goods/services beyond the original application.
Form TM-A is the initial trademark application form — filed to apply for registration of a new trademark. Form TM-M is filed after TM-A has already been submitted, to make corrections or amendments to that existing application. TM-M always references the application number of the TM-A being amended.
Yes, the specification of goods and services can be amended or expanded via Form TM-M under Rule 37 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. You can add to or change the description within the same class. What you cannot do is change or add a class — if you need to add a new class, a separate TM-A application with its own fee is required.
Need to file a TM-M amendment?
We handle Form TM-M filings — clerical corrections, Rule 37 amendments, and all miscellaneous trademark requests — including the TM-48 agent authorization.