Trademark registration in Mumbai
File your trademark online with an experienced trademark agent. Mumbai applications are handled by the Mumbai office of the Trade Marks Registry, in your own city.
Quick answer
Trademark applications from Mumbai are filed online with the Trade Marks Registry and handled by its Mumbai office. The government fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and Udyam-registered small businesses (₹9,000 for others). You can use ™ from the day you file, and registration typically completes in 12–24 months if there's no objection or opposition.
| Registry office | Trade Marks Registry, Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Government fee | ₹4,500 per class (startups, MSMEs, individuals) · ₹9,000 others |
| Our professional fee | ₹999 + 18% GST |
| Filing time | 1–2 working days, fully online |
| Validity | 10 years, renewable |
Trademark registration for Mumbai businesses
Mumbai is India's financial and entertainment capital, home to banks and fintech firms, film and media studios, pharmaceutical headquarters, fashion labels and a large startup community. In busy markets, look-alike names and copied packaging are common, and a registered trademark is what lets you stop them.
Mumbai is in Maharashtra, which falls under the Mumbai office of the Trade Marks Registry. Filing is fully online, so you don't need to visit.
Which trademark classes do Mumbai businesses usually need?
Trademarks are filed by class, and you're only protected in the classes you file in. These are the classes typical Mumbai businesses choose; we confirm the right ones for you after the search.
| Type of business | Usual classes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Financial services and fintech | 36, 9 | Class 36 for financial services, Class 9 if you also offer an app. |
| Film, media and content studios | 41, 38 | Class 41 for entertainment and content production, Class 38 for broadcasting and streaming. |
| Pharmaceutical companies | 5 | Class 5 covers medicines and pharmaceutical preparations. Drug names are often objected to for similarity, so search carefully. |
| Garment and fashion brands | 25, 35 | Class 25 for clothing and footwear, Class 35 if you also sell through your own stores or online. |
| Software, apps and SaaS | 9, 42 | Class 9 for apps and downloadable software, Class 42 for SaaS and IT services. |
Which Trade Marks Registry office handles Mumbai?
Mumbai applications are handled by the Trade Marks Registry, Mumbai office. This office covers Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa. The office is decided by your principal place of business in India, as stated in the application.
You don't need to visit: the application is filed online on the IP India portal. If the examiner raises an objection, we file the reply, and if a hearing is scheduled, we represent you.
Where are trademark disputes in Mumbai heard?
Trademark suits in Mumbai can be filed in the Commercial Division of the Bombay High Court, which has original civil jurisdiction in the city for higher-value cases, or in the city's commercial courts for lower-value cases.
A registered trademark makes enforcement much easier: you can sue for infringement instead of having to prove passing off from scratch.
How to register a trademark in Mumbai
Search
We search for identical and similar marks and advise on registrability.
File
We file TM-A online and you can start using ™.
Examination
The registry examines the application and may raise objections, which we answer.
Publication and registration
The mark is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal for 4 months. If unopposed, it is registered.
Documents needed: Brand name or logo (JPG); Applicant's name and address; Udyam or DPIIT certificate for the ₹4,500 fee rate (businesses); Date of first use, if already in use (user affidavit). Full details of our trademark registration service →
Areas we serve in Mumbai
Nariman Point · Bandra Kurla Complex · Andheri · Lower Parel · Powai · Goregaon · Fort
We work with Mumbai clients entirely online, by phone and on WhatsApp. Documents are signed digitally, so there's no need to travel.
Trademark registration in Mumbai: FAQs
Which Trade Marks Registry office handles applications from Mumbai?
The Mumbai office of the Trade Marks Registry. It handles applications whose principal place of business is in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa.
Do I need to visit the Registry in Mumbai to register my trademark?
No. Applications are filed online on the IP India portal. If the examiner raises an objection, we file the reply, and if a hearing is scheduled, we represent you at it.
Which trademark class is right for financial services and fintech in Mumbai?
Usually Class 36, 9. Class 36 for financial services, Class 9 if you also offer an app. We confirm the right classes for your exact goods and services after the search.
Can a small business in Mumbai pay the lower trademark fee?
Yes. Individuals, startups and businesses registered under Udyam pay the lower government fee of ₹4,500 per class for online filing, instead of ₹9,000.
Where are trademark disputes in Mumbai heard?
Trademark suits in Mumbai can be filed in the Commercial Division of the Bombay High Court, which has original civil jurisdiction in the city for higher-value cases, or in the city's commercial courts for lower-value cases.
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