Trademark Fee and Deadline Calculator for India
Work out the government fee, your renewal date and your reply and opposition deadlines in seconds. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
Quick answer
The government fee to file a trademark online is Rs 4,500 per class for individuals, startups and MSMEs, and Rs 9,000 per class for others. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date, renewal can be filed from six months before expiry, an examination report needs a reply within 30 days, and the opposition period is three months from advertisement, extendable by one month.
1. Government fee calculator
Government fee for filing a new trademark application online (Form TM-A), charged per class.
Startup and MSME rates need the matching recognition or registration. Fees can change, so confirm on the IP India fee schedule before paying. Professional fees are separate: see pricing.
2. Renewal date calculator
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for 10 years at a time. Renewal on Form TM-R can be filed up to six months before expiry.
Check the exact dates on the e-Register. If the date has passed, contact us at once: a late renewal or restoration may still be possible. See trademark renewal.
3. Objection reply and opposition deadlines
Examination report date (reply due within 30 days)
Journal advertisement date (opposition period of three months, extendable by one month on request)
Dates run from the day the report is issued or the mark is advertised, so use the date shown on the record. See objection reply and opposition.
These tools give estimates from the published rules and are not legal advice. Trademark Wale is an independent private firm, not affiliated with IP India. Rules, fees and time limits can change, so confirm before you rely on a date or an amount.
Calculator questions
What is the government fee to file a trademark in India?
Rs 4,500 per class for individuals, startups and MSMEs, and Rs 9,000 per class for others, for online filing of Form TM-A. Confirm on the IP India fee schedule before paying.
How long is a trademark valid in India?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable for ten years at a time by filing Form TM-R.
When can I file a trademark renewal?
Up to six months before the expiry date. The renewal calculator shows your window.
What is the deadline to reply to an examination report?
Thirty days from the date of the report. Missing it can lead to the application being treated as abandoned.
How long is the opposition period?
Three months from the journal advertisement, extendable by one month on request. Our calculator shows both dates.
Are these dates legally binding?
No. They are estimates from the published rules. The Registry record and the notice itself decide the exact date, so check them or ask us.
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