China Trademark Registration
File your TM-A trademark application online with I-Pro Solutions. ₹4,500 per class for individuals/startups. Get expert search, drafting & filing support.
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About this service
Trademark Registration confers an exclusive statutory right to the use of a brand name, wordmark, logo, or slogan in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered. Governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and managed by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), registration protects against counterfeiters, establishes nationwide priority, and creates an intangible commercial asset valid for 10 years and perpetually renewable.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Individual, startup, or enterprise
- Distinctive name, logo, or tagline
- Specific Nice classification (Class 1-45)
- Multi-class filing permitted
- Series & collective marks supported
- 10-year statutory validity per renewal
- 50% Govt fee discount for MSME / DPIIT
- Section 9 (absolute grounds) clear
- Section 11 (relative similarity) clear
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| China Trademark Registration Statutory Filing | ₹0 (No government fee) | Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator |
| Total Government Fee | No fee | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›1. TM-A application filed electronically on the IP India portal with applicant's name, address, nationality, and state of incorporation. 2. Representation of the mark (word, logo, or word + device) in prescribed format — JPEG for device marks (max 8 cm × 8 cm). 3. Class specification under the Nice Classification (12th edition) with precise description of goods/services (verbatim class heading NOT acceptable). 4. TM-48 Power of Attorney (authorisation of agent) — signed by the applicant, scanned and attached; stamp duty per state law (₹100–₹500). 5. User affidavit if prior-use claim from a date earlier than the application date (sworn before a notary, supported by first-use evidence). 6. Start-up / SME certificate if claiming reduced fee (DPIIT recognition certificate or Udyam Registration) — Identity and statutory verification
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
briefs I-Pro on mark, class, and user-date; **I-Pr...
briefs I-Pro on mark, class, and user-date; **I-Pro** conducts a TM public search on ipindia.gov.in to assess risk. (Portal: IP India TMR Public Search.) - 2I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
drafts the TM-A application and class specificatio...
drafts the TM-A application and class specification in the Nice Classification. (Form: TM-A.) - 3Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
signs TM-48 power of attorney and user affidavit (...
signs TM-48 power of attorney and user affidavit (if prior-use claimed); **I-Pro** scans and uploads. (Form: TM-48.) - 4I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
files TM-A electronically on the IP India portal a...
files TM-A electronically on the IP India portal and pays the statutory fee. (Form: TM-A; portal: ipindia.gov.in.) - 5I-Pro⏱ typically within 1 working day
issues a filing receipt with application number (t...
issues a filing receipt with application number (typically within 1 working day). - 6I-Pro⏱ typically 12–24 months, faster under TM-M expedited route — ~45 working days
examines the application under s.11 (relative grou...
examines the application under s.11 (relative grounds) and s.9 (absolute grounds) and issues an examination report (typically 12–24 months, faster under TM-M expedited route — ~45 working days). - 7I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
files a reply to the examination report (Form TM-O...
files a reply to the examination report (Form TM-O reply under Rule 36) within 30 days. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
either accepts the mark for advertisement in the T...
either accepts the mark for advertisement in the Trade Marks Journal, calls for a hearing (Rule 38), or refuses. - 9I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
issues the Registration Certificate (Form TM-R not...
issues the Registration Certificate (Form TM-R not applicable — certificate under Rule 71). Total cycle typically 18–36 months.
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Proposing a descriptive or generic brand name (Section 9 objection)Why: Trade Marks Act prohibits registering words that merely describe the product's character or quality (e.g. 'Pure Cold Pressed Oil').Fix: We conduct pre-filing distinctiveness evaluation and suggest distinctive, coined, or arbitrary brand elements.
- 2Filing without a prior phonetic and visual trademark searchWhy: Existing registered or pending marks in the same or related Nice class trigger Section 11 relative grounds objections.Fix: Our IP attorneys run exhaustive phonetic searches on the IP India database across all 45 classes before filing.
- 3Selecting incorrect Nice Class or vague goods specificationWhy: Protection is strictly bounded by the classes filed; incorrect classification leaves your primary offerings unprotected.Fix: We draft precise, legally audited goods and services specifications matching international Nice Classification standards.
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