Steps to Register a Trademark (Detailed) Trademark Search Check availability on the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks portal.
Ensures your mark is unique and not similar to existing registered trademarks.
Application Filing File the application (Form TM-A) with details of the mark, owner, and class of goods/services. You receive a TM number to track the application status.
Examination The Trademark Office reviews the application to check compliance with rules. If objections arise, you must respond within the given time.
Publication & Opposition (important step) If accepted, the mark is published in the Trademark Journal.
The public gets 4 months to oppose if they have objections. Registration If no opposition (or it is resolved), the trademark is registered. You receive a Registration Certificate and can use the ® symbol. Short Exam Definition Trademark registration is a legal process that protects a brand name or logo through search, application, examination, publication, and final registration, granting exclusive usage rights.