trademark registration fees in mumbai follow the national IP India fee schedule. Online filing costs ₹4,500 per mark per class for eligible individuals, startups and small enterprises, or ₹9,000 for other applicants. Professional fees and any additional examination, opposition or renewal expenses must be budgeted separately.
If you are planning to protect a brand used by your Mumbai business, the first cost question is how much the Trade Marks Registry charges and how much you may need to pay for professional assistance. The government fee is not set separately for Mumbai. It depends mainly on the applicant category, the number of marks and the number of classes covered by the application.
The official IP India trade mark fee schedule sets out the statutory amounts, while the official Registry jurisdiction list explains which office handles applications based on the applicant's principal place of business. The distinction matters: a Mumbai address can determine the appropriate Registry, but it does not create a separate municipal registration fee.
How trademark registration fees in mumbai are calculated
The basic application is filed in Form TM-A. Under the current official fee schedule, electronic filing costs ₹4,500 per mark per class when the applicant qualifies as an individual, startup or small enterprise. The fee for all other applicant categories is ₹9,000 per mark per class. These statutory amounts apply nationally, including to applicants whose principal place of business is in Mumbai.
| Applicant category | Government fee for e-filing | Government fee for physical filing |
|---|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 per mark per class | ₹5,000 per mark per class |
| All other applicant categories | ₹9,000 per mark per class | ₹10,000 per mark per class |
Source: the current First Schedule displayed on the official IP India Forms and Official Fees page. Check the schedule again immediately before filing, as the applicable statutory schedule takes precedence over third-party price guides.
The fee is calculated for each mark and each class. Filing one brand name in two classes therefore attracts two class fees. Filing a name and a separate logo can also mean two application fees if you want to register them as separate marks. Putting multiple classes into one application does not remove the fee for any class.
The legal basis is the First Schedule to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. The rules identify the appropriate Registry, prescribe the forms and provide the fee structure for registration and subsequent proceedings. When comparing a service quotation with the schedule, check whether it clearly separates the government payment from the professional charge.
The lower fee is linked to the applicable applicant category, not to whether a business operates from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai or another location. Do not select a lower-fee category unless the named applicant meets the relevant requirements and can provide supporting documents where required.
Which Trade Marks Registry handles applications from Mumbai?
The Trade Marks Registry in Mumbai handles applications within its assigned territorial jurisdiction. The official IP India office list identifies Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa as the states under the Mumbai Registry. For a business whose principal place of business is in Mumbai, that is ordinarily the appropriate office.
Jurisdiction is determined under Rule 4 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. The applicant's principal place of business in India is the main consideration. Where there are joint applicants, the rule refers to the principal place of business of the applicant named first. If none of the applicants has a principal place of business in India, the address for service in India becomes relevant.
The Registry's Mumbai address is commonly listed as Boudhik Sampada Bhavan, S.M. Road, Antop Hill, Mumbai 400 037. An address listing is useful for identifying the office, but it should not be treated as a requirement to visit in person. Applications and related proceedings can be handled through the official electronic system, subject to the process applicable to the matter. The official application workflow describes the stages between filing and possible registration.
For a Mumbai business, the practical effect is straightforward. You need to identify the correct applicant, record the appropriate business address, select the correct goods or services classes and pay the applicable national fee. You do not pay an additional government charge simply because the application is assigned to the Mumbai Registry.
- A business based in Mumbai should use its correct principal business details in the application.
- An applicant operating across several states should identify the principal place of business relevant to the filing rather than choosing a Registry solely for convenience.
- A business using an agent should check that the authority documents and applicant details are consistent with the proposed filing.
Professional fees: what should a Mumbai applicant budget?
Professional fees are separate from the amount payable to the Trade Marks Registry. They are not a statutory rate fixed for every consultant, lawyer or service provider. The price depends on the work included, the number of marks and classes, the documents available and whether the engagement covers only filing or also later correspondence and representation.
For a limited pricing reference, one publicly available Mumbai service-provider page lists a professional or agent fee of ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 for a basic filing. This is a single provider's published estimate, not an official tariff or a representative market average. It is best used as a comparison point, not as a promise of the price you will receive elsewhere. See the published Mumbai service-provider fee breakdown and confirm the current quotation directly.
A meaningful quotation should explain exactly what the service covers. A low filing-only fee may not include a detailed availability search, work on the description of goods and services, preparation of a user affidavit where applicable, replies to an examination report or attendance at a hearing. These activities can require additional work and should be discussed before instructions are given.
What to check before accepting a quotation
- Search and class selection: confirm whether the fee includes checking potentially conflicting marks and identifying the relevant goods or services classes.
- Application preparation: ask whether drafting, document review, Form TM-A filing and confirmation of the application details are included.
- Follow-up work: clarify the charges for examination-report replies, hearings, opposition proceedings, amendments and status monitoring.
- Taxes and exclusions: check whether GST, where applicable, and other separately chargeable services are included in the quoted amount.
The objective is to compare like with like. Suppose a clothing seller in Bandra receives two quotations. One covers only submission of the form, while the other includes an initial search, class selection, application preparation and routine status updates. The second price may be higher without necessarily being more expensive for the same scope of work. Request the inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Also establish whether the professional fee is charged per class or per application. If the service provider charges separately for each class, adding a second class can increase both the government fee and the professional fee. If the quotation is a fixed fee for defined work, ask how additional classes or subsequent proceedings will be billed.
Total registration cost: Mumbai business scenarios
The following cost table combines the statutory e-filing fee with the published professional-fee range described above. The estimates are planning illustrations, not official package prices. For the multi-class rows, the calculation assumes that the professional fee is charged separately for each class at the same indicative rate. Actual quotations can differ.
| Hypothetical filing situation | Government fee | Illustrative professional fee | Illustrative total before applicable taxes and extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible individual, startup or small enterprise, one mark in one class | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 to ₹9,500 |
| Other applicant, one mark in one class | ₹9,000 | ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 | ₹10,500 to ₹14,000 |
| Eligible applicant, one mark in two classes | ₹9,000 | ₹3,000 to ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 to ₹19,000 |
| Other applicant, one mark in two classes | ₹18,000 | ₹3,000 to ₹10,000 | ₹21,000 to ₹28,000 |
The professional-fee figures are indicative calculations based on one publicly listed service-provider estimate. They are not an official fee range or a quotation from PC Media House. Examination objections, opposition work, hearings, taxes and other excluded services may increase the final amount.
Suppose a small packaged-food business in Andheri wants to protect a brand used on its products. If one class correctly covers the intended goods, an eligible applicant would budget for one government filing fee plus the chosen service provider's charge. If its commercial plans also involve goods or services belonging in a different class, the owner should assess whether a second class is necessary before filing and budget for the additional fee.
Similarly, a company or LLP launching a separate service brand should calculate the fee using the actual applicant category shown in the application. A founder who owns the business does not automatically make a company application an individual application. The legal applicant and the party that will own the mark should be selected carefully before the form is submitted.
Class selection affects the scope of protection as well as the budget. Goods and services are classified by their nature, and the appropriate class is not always obvious from a business's trading name or website category. The official filing process identifies availability checks, class selection, eligibility, preparation of details and Form TM-A submission as key steps before filing.
Additional government fees and expenses after filing
The initial application payment is only one part of the potential lifetime cost. Some later expenses arise only if a particular event occurs, such as a third-party opposition or a request for expedited processing. Other costs relate to keeping the registration in force. The official First Schedule lists several of these charges, so they should be distinguished from professional fees for preparing and handling the underlying matter.
| Later-stage matter | Official electronic filing fee | When it may apply |
|---|---|---|
| Opposition notice or counterstatement under TM-O | ₹2,700 per class where applicable | When an opposition or related counterstatement is filed |
| Renewal under TM-R | ₹9,000 per class | When renewal of a registered mark is due |
| Renewal with surcharge | ₹4,500 surcharge plus the applicable renewal fee | Where the prescribed late-renewal provisions apply |
| Expedited processing under Rule 34, eligible individual, startup or small enterprise category | ₹20,000 | Only when applicable expedited processing is requested electronically |
| Expedited processing under Rule 34, all other applicant categories | ₹40,000 | Only when applicable expedited processing is requested electronically |
These are government fees shown in the current official IP India schedule. The physical-filing fees differ for matters where physical filing is permitted. Expedited processing is an additional statutory payment and does not promise a registration outcome.
An objection raised during examination and a formal opposition by a third party are different events. A response to an examination report may require professional analysis, drafting and evidence, while an opposition can involve additional procedural steps. Do not assume that a basic filing quotation includes either service. Ask the service provider to explain the separate charges and what evidence or instructions will be needed.
The official workflow shows that an application is examined, may receive an examination report, and can proceed to publication in the Trade Marks Journal if accepted. The published mark remains open to opposition for four months. The process may therefore involve further work after the original application fee has been paid. See the Registry's published application workflow for the stages and possible outcomes.
A practical filing checklist
Step 1: Identify the correct applicant
Decide who will own the mark and confirm whether the individual, startup, small enterprise or other applicant category applies. Prepare the relevant supporting certificate where the lower statutory fee is claimed.
Step 2: Search and select classes
Use the official IP India trademark search resources to look for similar marks. Confirm the appropriate goods or services classes before calculating the number of filings.
Step 3: Request a written cost breakdown
Separate government fees from professional charges. Ask what is included in the basic engagement and what extra work would cost if the Registry raises objections or a third party opposes the mark.
Step 4: Review before submission
Check the applicant name, mark representation, class details, goods or services description and supporting documents. Pay the prescribed government fee through the applicable filing process and retain the application number and payment confirmation.
Step 5: Monitor the application
Check the application status and act on Registry communications within the applicable deadlines. Budget separately for any later proceedings and track renewal requirements if registration is granted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
One TM-A application is for one trademark, apart from the applicable rules for series marks. A combined word-and-logo design can be filed as the composite mark shown in the application, but that does not automatically create separate registrations for the word and logo independently. If you want independent protection for both, separate applications may be appropriate, with the statutory fee calculated for each mark and each class.
The startup category is not simply a label that a new business can select because it has recently launched. The Trade Marks Rules define a startup by reference to recognition under the competent authority's Startup India initiative. Small-enterprise eligibility is also tied to the applicable classification. Check the documents required for the chosen applicant category before making payment, particularly if the budget depends on the lower rate.
Generally, a later change in the principal place of business does not itself alter the appropriate office for an application already filed. Rule 5 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 addresses this point. If your registered address, correspondence arrangements or business structure changes, keep the Registry records accurate and obtain advice on whether any formal update is required for your particular circumstances.
A registered trademark generally remains valid for ten years and may be renewed for further ten-year periods by filing the prescribed renewal request and paying the applicable fee. The renewal fee is a separate future expense, not part of the original application payment. Monitor the recorded expiry date and check the current renewal procedure well before the deadline rather than relying on an informal reminder alone.
Final Thoughts
For a Mumbai applicant, the main budget variables are the official fee category, the number of marks and classes, the professional work included and any additional proceedings that become necessary. Confirm the statutory fee on IP India's official schedule and obtain a written professional quotation before filing. Choosing the correct applicant and class at the outset makes the cost easier to estimate.
PC Media House is a Delhi-based, online-only agency offering registration and compliance support. If you need help preparing your application remotely, see our trademark registration service, listed from ₹4,999 + govt. fees. Calls are possible, and meetings can be discussed by appointment. Service scope and government charges should be confirmed before work begins.
This article is for general information, based on official information checked on 14 October 2026. Fees and procedures may change, and the Registry decides each application under the applicable law. This article is not legal advice for a specific mark or dispute.
Sources and Official Links
Facts on this page were checked against the sources below, last reviewed on 14 October 2026. Fees, thresholds and rules can change, so confirm the current position on the official site before you pay or file.
- ipindia.gov.in/pages/trade-marks/learn/forms-and-official-fees
- ipindia.gov.in/office-locations
- ipindia.gov.in/tm-rules-2017
- ipindia.gov.in/trademark-application-workflow
- ipindia.gov.in/application-workflow/trademark-filing-process
- ipindia.gov.in/trade-marks-before-you-apply-search-existing-trademarks
- dmslegalworld.com/trademark-registration-in-mumbai