Trademark registration in Siliguri
File your trademark online with an experienced trademark agent. Siliguri applications are handled by the Kolkata office of the Trade Marks Registry.
Quick answer
Trademark applications from Siliguri are filed online with the Trade Marks Registry and handled by its Kolkata 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, Kolkata |
|---|---|
| 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 Siliguri businesses
Siliguri is a trading and logistics hub for North Bengal, the north-east, Nepal and Bhutan, and the centre of the Darjeeling and Dooars tea trade. A registered trademark lets you act against copies and makes your brand easier to license, franchise or sell.
Siliguri is in West Bengal, which falls under the Kolkata office of the Trade Marks Registry. Filing is fully online, so you don't need to visit.
Which trademark classes do Siliguri businesses usually need?
Trademarks are filed by class, and you're only protected in the classes you file in. These are the classes typical Siliguri businesses choose; we confirm the right ones for you after the search.
| Type of business | Usual classes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tea gardens and tea brands | 30 | Class 30 covers tea, coffee and their blends. |
| Logistics and warehousing | 39 | Class 39 covers transport, storage and courier services. |
| Hotels, homestays and tour operators | 43, 39 | Class 43 for hotels and accommodation, Class 39 for travel and tour arrangements. |
| Packaged food brands | 29, 30 | Class 29 for processed foods, dairy and oils, Class 30 for snacks, spices, tea and flour-based foods. |
| Garment and fashion brands | 25, 35 | Class 25 for clothing and footwear, Class 35 if you also sell through your own stores or online. |
Which Trade Marks Registry office handles Siliguri?
Siliguri applications are handled by the Trade Marks Registry, Kolkata office. This office covers West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam and the other north-eastern states, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 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 Siliguri heard?
Under Section 134 of the Trade Marks Act, you can usually file an infringement suit where you carry on business. For Siliguri businesses that means the district commercial court, with appeals to the Calcutta High Court.
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 Siliguri
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 Siliguri
Sevoke Road · Hill Cart Road · Bidhan Market
We work with Siliguri clients entirely online, by phone and on WhatsApp. Documents are signed digitally, so there's no need to travel.
Trademark registration in Siliguri: FAQs
Which Trade Marks Registry office handles applications from Siliguri?
The Kolkata office of the Trade Marks Registry. It handles applications whose principal place of business is in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam and the other north-eastern states, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Do I need to visit the Registry in Kolkata 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 tea gardens and tea brands in Siliguri?
Usually Class 30. Class 30 covers tea, coffee and their blends. We confirm the right classes for your exact goods and services after the search.
Can a small business in Siliguri 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 Siliguri heard?
Usually in the district commercial court where you carry on business, with appeals to the Calcutta High Court.
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