Last updated: 25 October 2026 · 5 min read
| Cost | Who sets it | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Government filing fee | Government of India | Per class, at filing |
| Professional fee | Your attorney or agent | Search, class selection, drafting and filing |
| Objection reply | Attorney (no separate government fee for the reply itself) | Only if the examiner objects |
| Opposition | Government fee plus attorney fee | Only if a third party opposes |
| Renewal | Government fee plus attorney fee | Every 10 years |
You pay per class, not per brand. For online filing the fee has been Rs. 4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises, and Rs. 9,000 per class for other applicants. If you're claiming the lower rate, you may need to show proof of status.
Take a hypothetical skincare startup that also runs a salon: the products and the salon service fall in different classes, so it pays the fee once for each. Use the Class Finder to work out your classes, and read Trademark Classes Explained before adding extras. Filing in classes you have no plans for, just in case, is a common way founders overspend.
These depend on what's in scope: a search report, class advice, drafting and filing, and follow-up. Our current packages are on the trademark registration page. Whoever you hire, ask what's covered, what isn't, and whether the government fee is quoted separately. A cheap headline price that leaves out the government fee isn't really cheap.
For online filing it has been Rs. 4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises, and Rs. 9,000 per class for other applicants. The government revises fees from time to time, so check the current schedule on the IP India website.
Per class. If your brand covers goods or services in three classes, you pay the government fee three times.
Sometimes. Replying to an objection, defending an opposition and renewing after 10 years can each add professional and government fees.
No. Registration depends on the Registry and on whether anyone objects or opposes. If a provider promises you registration, treat that as a warning sign.
