Expedited Trademark Registration Services in India 2026

File Today At ₹1,500 Plus Government Fees

Get ® in 5–7 Months via Rule 34
₹20,000 Govt Fee (Individual/MSME/Startups)
Expedite Request Filing Within 24 Hours
Trademark Expedite Filing By Registered Agents/Attorneys
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All You Need To Know

Relevant Legal Rule? Rule 34, Trade Marks Rules, 2017
Relevant Form for Filing? Form TM-M choose request type “Expedited Process of an Application for the Registration”
Examination Timeline? 1 month (vs 16–18 months standard)
Total Registration Time? 5–7 months (vs 20–24 months standard)
Govt Fee — Individual / Startup / MSME? ₹4,500 (TM-A) + ₹20,000 (TM-M) = ₹24,500 total
Govt Fee — Company / LLP? ₹9,000 (TM-A) + ₹40,000 (TM-M) = ₹49,000 total
Who Can Apply? Any applicant (individual, startup, MSME, company, LLP, foreign entity)
Can Expedite request be filed Offline? No, it can be filed only through ipindiaonline.gov.in (e-filing only)
When to File TM-M for Expedite? After receiving application number (not simultaneously with TM-A)

What is Expedited Trademark Registration in India?

Expedited Trademark Registration is a government-approved fast-track process under Rule 34 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. By filing Form TM-M after your standard trademark application (TM-A), you request the Trademark Registry to examine your application on a priority basis — skipping the massive regular queue. Instead of waiting 16–18 months for examination and a total of 20–24 months for registration, your trademark is examined within 30 days and fully registered in 5–7 months. The additional government fee is ₹20,000 for individuals, startups & MSMEs, or ₹40,000 for companies and LLPs — per class. This fast-track route is available to every applicant who files electronically through the IP India portal.

Fast-Track Your Trademark Approval with My Trademark Guide !!!

At My Trademark Guide, we understand that time is critical in business — which is why we offer Expedite Trademark Registration Services in India to help you get your registered trademark in as little as 5 to 7 months.

Why Does Expedite Registration Matter in 2026?

Every business owner we consult with asks the same question: “How long will it take to get my ® symbol?” With the standard route, the honest answer is a frustrating 20 to 24 months or even more. But there is a smarter, government-approved way — and it changes everything.

The Indian Trademark Registry processes tens of thousands of applications every year. As India’s startup ecosystem continues to boom — with over 1.5 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups and millions of new businesses registered annually — the examination queue grows longer each month. Under the standard process, your application number gets assigned on Day 1, but the actual examination of your mark by a government examiner begins anywhere between 16 to 18 months later. Then comes the publication, the opposition window, and finally the registration certificate. By the time you can legally print ® next to your brand name, nearly two years of your business journey have passed.

This is where Expedited Trademark Registration under Rule 34 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 becomes a genuine game-changer. By filing a formal request through Form TM-M (available only through e-filing on the IP India portal) and paying an additional government fee, you instruct the Trademark Registry to pull your application out of the standard queue and place it on a priority examination track. Your application gets assigned to an examiner — not in 16 months, but within 30 days. No influence, no legal juggling, no workarounds — this is a clean, statutory, government-approved mechanism available to every applicant.

From the desk of our trademark agent: “We explain it to our clients this way — imagine a hospital with a general queue and an emergency queue. Your brand is not an emergency to the Registry unless you make it one. Rule 34 is the formal way to say, ‘This brand matters now — please treat it accordingly.’ The government built this mechanism precisely for businesses that cannot afford to wait.”

The practical result is dramatic. Under the expedited route, examination happens within one month of filing TM-M. After examination, if there are no objections, the mark proceeds to publication in the Trademark Journal. A mandatory 4-month opposition window follows (this cannot be shortened by any route — it is statutory under Section 21 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999). After the opposition window closes without challenge, the registration certificate is issued. Total elapsed time: approximately 5 to 7 months from the date of TM-A filing.

In 2026, this route is more relevant than ever. The Make in India, Startup India, and Digital India initiatives have created an unprecedented wave of brand-conscious entrepreneurs who understand that their brand name is often their most valuable business asset. Protecting it early — not two years from now — is a strategic necessity.

Trademark Registration: Expedited vs. Standard

Choosing how to register your trademark in India is a critical business decision. For a startup or an expanding brand, the difference between Standard and Expedited registration isn’t just about the cost—it’s about how quickly you can legally own your brand name and stop competitors from using it.

Comparison Table: At a Glance

Feature	Standard Registration	Expedited (Fast-Track)
Examination Timeline	16–18 Months	1 Month
Total Registration Time	20–24 Months	5–7 Months
® Symbol Timeline	~2 Years	~7 Months
Additional Govt. Fee	₹0 (₹4,500/₹9,000 Standard fee only)	₹20,000 (Individual/MSME/Startups) or ₹40,000 for any other entity
Opposition Period	4 Months (Fixed)	4 Months (Fixed)
Hearing Speed	Regular Queue	Priority Queue

Key Differences Explained

The Examination Leap

In the Standard route, your application sits in a massive backlog. It is taking around 16-18 months for trademark examination in Standard Registration. With Expedited filing receive an examination report in as little as 30 days.

The ® Symbol Advantage

You can only use the ® symbol once the trademark is fully registered.

- Standard: You might wait 2 years before you can legally print the ® on your packaging.
- Expedited: You could be “Brand Protected” with the ® symbol in roughly 7 months, giving your brand immediate authority and trust.

Priority Hearings

If the examiner raises an objection, a “Hearing” is scheduled. In the standard process, getting a hearing date takes around 18-24 months. Under the expedited route, you are placed in a priority queue, ensuring that the hearing is scheduled within 1-2 months.

The “Fixed” 4-Month Window

It is important to note that the Opposition Period is the same for both. Once your mark is advertised in the Trademark Journal, the law requires a 4-month window to allow the public to object. Neither route can bypass this statutory requirement.

Is Expedited Trademark Registration Worth the Premium?

We are trademark agents, not salespeople. Our job is to give you the right advice for your situation — not to upsell every client on the most expensive option. So here is our genuinely honest assessment.

Expedited IS worth it when…

You have a product or service launching soon. If you are going live in the next 6 months, every day without ® is a day competitors can file a similar mark and potentially block yours. Expedited closes that vulnerability window.
You are in a crowded or copycat-prone category. FMCG, fashion, tech apps, food & beverage, and online education are sectors where identical or deceptively similar marks get filed frequently. Speed is your moat.
You are raising funds. Every serious VC, PE fund, or angel investor looks at IP status during due diligence. A pending expedited application with a clear 5-month registration timeline looks far stronger than a standard application with 18 months remaining.
You need Amazon Brand Registry access. Amazon’s Brand Registry unlocks automated infringement removal tools, A+ content, and Sponsored Brand Ads. Expedited registration gets you there months before competitors on the standard route.
You are planning a Madrid Protocol international filing. Your Indian trademark application serves as the base for a Madrid Protocol international filing. A registered Indian mark gives your international application stronger priority.
You are in active or anticipated litigation. If a competitor is already using a similar mark or threatening legal action, having your trademark registered — not just pending — dramatically strengthens your legal position.

Expedited may NOT be necessary when…

Your brand is in a very niche, low-competition sector where the probability of a third party filing a conflicting mark in the next 18–24 months is genuinely minimal. Not every business faces squatters.
You are at the ideation stage and not yet sure the brand name will stick. Paying ₹20,000 in expedited fees before your product-market fit is confirmed is premature.
Budget is genuinely critical right now and the ₹20,000 would be better deployed in initial inventory, marketing, or operations. The ™ symbol (available immediately on filing TM-A) still provides constructive notice of your claim — it is not the same as ®, but it is not nothing.
Your brand name has serious conflicts that a trademark search has already revealed. Paying the expedited fee does not guarantee registration — if the examiner raises objections on similarity grounds, you still face the same substantive battle, just faster.

Our recommendation before you decide: Always conduct a comprehensive trademark availability search before filing — whether standard or expedited. An expedited application on a conflicted mark wastes both time and money. We offer a free pre-filing consultation that includes a preliminary availability assessment. Use it.

Total Cost Transparency: Expedited Trademark Application (2026)

The official fees are determined by the IP India Registry based on your entity type.

Applicant Type	Base TM-A Fee (Filing)	Expedited TM-M Fee (Fast-Track)	Total Government Cost
Individual / Startup / MSME	₹4,500	₹20,000	₹24,500
Company / LLP / Large Entity	₹9,000	₹40,000	₹49,000

Note: The fees mentioned above are applicable per trademark/per class.

Our Professional Fee

We keep our pricing as straightforward as our process. No hidden charges, no “success fees,” and no surprises.

Professional fee: ₹1,500 (our flat fee, no hidden costs).

Is the expedited fee refundable?

No — once paid to the Trademark Department, the fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether your trademark is ultimately accepted, refused or abandoned.

Secure your brand today. With our flat professional fee and the government’s fast-track system, you can move to Registration faster than ever before. Contact My Trademark Guide Now.

How to File for Expedited Trademark Registration

Waiting for a trademark registration can often be frustrating. If you’re in a hurry to secure your brand—perhaps due to a pending product launch or legal necessity—the Indian Trademark Registry offers a “fast-track” option. By filing Form TM-M, you can move your application from the standard pile to the Expedited Queue.

Here is a simple, step-by-step guide to navigating the trademark expedited examination process.

Step-by-Step Guide to Form TM-M

To beat the queue, follow these six essential steps:

1. Obtain Your Application Number: You must first file the standard trademark application in Form TM-A and obtain the Trademark Application number. You cannot file for expedited processing while filing Form TM-A simultaneously; you need the official application number in hand before proceeding. You can check when your application will be processed by checking the trademark examination queue facility by Clicking Here .
2. Access the IP India Portal: Log into the official e-filing gateway at the IP India portal. Navigate to the New Form Filing section and select Form TM-M. In Form TM-M select the Request Option for “Expedited Process of an Application for the Registration.”
3. Filing Form TM-M: Enter your trademark application number. Most of the details are auto filled on the basis of the information provided in Form TM-A. Mention the reason for expedited examination. Valid reasons for urgency include pending litigation, foreign registration requirements, or immediate commercial use.
4. Complete the Payment: The government fee for expedited processing is significantly higher than standard filing. You will need to pay ₹20,000 (for Individuals/Startups/Small Enterprises) or ₹40,000 (for others) payable via UPI, NEFT, Online Banking or Credit/Debit card.
5. Download Your Acknowledgment: Once the payment is successful, download the TM-M acknowledgment receipt. This confirms your application has officially moved into the Expedite Queue.
6. Track Your Position: Don’t stay in the dark. You can check your specific rank in the priority list by visiting https://ipindia.gov.in/ and looking under the “Trademark Application Status” section.

5 Concrete Benefits of Expedited Trademark Registration That Go Beyond Speed

Speed is the obvious advantage. But when you look deeper, expedited trademark registration delivers five distinct strategic benefits that compound over your brand’s lifetime.

Benefit 1 — You Lock In Your Priority Date 18 Months Earlier Than Competitors

Your trademark’s legal priority date is established when Form TM-A is filed — not when you get the registration certificate. But your registration certificate — and the legal right to use ® — comes 18 months earlier through the expedited route. This means if a competitor files a similar mark after your TM-A filing date, they cannot override your priority. You have the same legal position as any standard applicant, but you achieve registered status nearly two years sooner. In a fast-moving market, that is not a minor advantage — it is a market position lock-in.

Benefit 2 — Your Legal Enforcement Power Activates Months Sooner

A pending trademark application gives you the right to use ™ and provides some constructive notice of your claim. But a registered trademark gives you a completely different toolkit: the right to sue for infringement, the right to claim statutory damages, the ability to request customs recordation (blocking infringing imports at the border), and far stronger grounds for social media platform takedowns. Under the expedited route, this enforcement toolkit becomes available in 5–7 months rather than 20–24 months. For brands in infringement-prone categories, this is the most commercially significant benefit.

Benefit 3 — The ® Symbol Becomes a Marketing Asset Almost Immediately

This is underestimated by most business owners. The ® symbol on packaging, business cards, websites, and signage communicates something powerful to customers, distributors, and retailers: this brand is serious, established, and legally protected. In B2B sales, procurement officers and large retailers often use trademark registration as a pre-qualification criterion for vendor listing. In consumer markets, studies show that the ® symbol meaningfully improves consumer trust — particularly in categories like food, health, and financial services. Getting to ® in 7 months vs. 2 years creates a compounding credibility advantage.

Benefit 4 — You Close the “Examination Gap” Vulnerability Window

Here is a risk that is rarely discussed: between TM-A filing and examination (the 16–18 month standard window), your application is publicly visible on the IP India portal, but your mark is not yet examined. During this window, a competitor with bad intent can study your pending application, file a slightly different version of your mark, and potentially get their mark examined (via their own expedited filing) before yours — creating a conflict that can delay or complicate your registration. Expedited filing collapses this vulnerability window from 18 months to 30 days. Your examination is done before most competitors have even noticed your filing.

Benefit 5 — It Signals Brand Seriousness Internally and Externally

The decision to invest ₹20,000 in expedited processing sends a clear internal signal: this brand matters enough to protect properly and immediately. It forces the discipline of conducting a proper trademark search, choosing a brand name that can be registered, and aligning legal protection with business launch timelines. Externally, a registered trademark appears on the IP India public database — visible to distributors, customers, journalists, and potential partners who routinely check IP ownership before entering significant business relationships. It is a professional signal that many standard-route applicants miss for nearly two years.

Rule 34 Landmark Legal Update: The End of the Trademark Wait

If you’ve been following the Indian intellectual property landscape, you know that the “waiting game” has always been the hardest part of securing a brand. However, a landmark shift at the Delhi Trademark Registry (recently spotlighted in the World Trademark Review) has changed the rules of engagement for 2026.

Rule 34 in 2026: Expedited Processing Now Covers ALL Stages — Not Just Examination

In the past, many mistakenly believed that “expedited processing” only helped to get the Examination and Show Cause Hearing done faster. Once you hit a roadblock—like a third-party opposition—the trademark application would often fall back into the slow-moving “standard” queue.

The 2026 interpretation of Rule 34 of the Trade Marks Rules has officially shattered that ceiling. The Registry has now clarified that expedited processing applies to the entire lifecycle of your trademark which includes Hearings and Opposition as well.

What This Means

This update is a game-changer for entrepreneurs and established companies alike. Here is how the ruling works in the real world:

- Total Lifecycle Acceleration: Rule 34 now covers Examination, Hearings, Opposition Proceedings and Final Registration. The Trademark Application stays in the “fast lane” until the very moment the certificate is issued.
- The “Mid-Way” Upgrade: If the trademark is currently stuck at the hearing stage or buried in a pile of pending oppositions, the applicant isn’t trapped. They can file Form TM-M for transition of existing application to the expedited track.
- Faster Hearing Scheduling: Instead of waiting 12–18 months for a “Show Cause” hearing, filing for expedited processing under Rule 34 can often trigger a hearing date in as little as 4 to 8 weeks.

The “Mid-Way Upgrade” — Your Most Powerful Tool If Your Application Is Stuck

Here is something that almost no trademark portal in India publicises clearly: you can file TM-M to upgrade to expedited processing at any stage of your application’s life — including after receiving an objection, after publication, or even if your application is pending at the opposition stage. This means:

Application stuck at “Marked for Examination” for 12+ months? File TM-M today. Your examination report will issue within 30 days.
Application objected and waiting for “Hearing Scheduled” status for months? File TM-M. Under the 2026 interpretation, your hearing gets a priority date within 4–8 weeks.
Application under opposition and the proceedings seem to be going nowhere? TM-M can place your opposition matter in the priority hearing list, accelerating the resolution timeline.

Practical application: One of our clients had a standard trademark application that had been in “Marked for Examination” status for 14 months. We filed TM-M on their behalf. Their examination report was issued within 22 days. The mark was clean — no objection — and it was advertised in the Trademark Journal the following month. The registration certificate was issued 5 months after TM-M was filed. Had they stayed on the standard route, they would have waited another 6+ months just for the examination report.

Is your trademark application stuck in “Hearing Scheduled” or “Objected” status? Don’t wait for the backlog to clear itself. Utilize the new Rule 34 interpretation to push your brand to the finish line.

Sector-Specific Use Cases for Fast Track Applications

In today’s hyper-competitive market, the traditional 20–24 month waiting period for trademark registration can be a deal-breaker. Expedited Trademark Examination (Fast Track) reduces this timeline to just 6–7 months, allowing businesses to secure their brand identity before a competitor can blink. For many sectors, this isn’t just a convenience—it is a strategic necessity to unlock revenue, secure funding, or block imitators.

Tech Startups & App Names

For tech innovators, the digital race is won on the App Store and Play Store. These platforms are notorious for “copycat” apps that launch with nearly identical names to hijack your traffic. While you can file an application with a ™ symbol, App Store registration and enforcement often require the ® symbol to definitively prove ownership before a competitor file a bad-faith application. Fast Track ensures your brand is “locked in” within months, preventing others from squatting on your digital real estate or triggering a forced (and expensive) rebrand just as your user base begins to scale.

Pharma & Healthcare

Launching a new drug or healthcare service requires absolute clarity on the brand name to avoid regulatory hurdles and “confusing similarity” with existing life-saving medications. When every week of delay in a product launch translates to millions in lost revenue, the Fast Track process is vital. It provides the legal certainty needed to print packaging, finalize marketing collateral, and clear the path for a smooth, uninterrupted nationwide rollout.

E-commerce & Amazon Sellers

For online sellers in India, the Amazon Brand Registry is the ultimate shield against “listing hijackers” and counterfeiters. To access advanced protection tools and A+ content, Amazon India typically requires a registered trademark. Waiting for the standard process means months of vulnerability where generic sellers can “piggyback” on your successful listings. By using Fast Track, sellers can fast-forward their eligibility for Brand Registry, allowing them to take down infringers and build a “moat” around their private label products almost immediately after launch.

Restaurant Chains & Franchises

Brand identity is the “secret sauce” of the hospitality industry. Before a local favourite can transform into a regional powerhouse, it must secure its name and logo. Geographic expansion and franchising models rely heavily on the ability to license a protected brand. If you expand to a new city without a registered trademark, a local competitor could “squat” on your name, forcing a legal standoff. Fast Track allows restaurant owners to secure their intellectual property (IP) quickly, ensuring that their expansion plans are built on a solid, legally enforceable foundation.

Fashion & D2C Brands

Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) fashion brands are uniquely vulnerable to “knockoff risk“ during their launch phase. Trends move at lightning speed, and as soon as a design goes viral, low-quality imitations often flood social media marketplaces. Without a registered trademark, stopping these “lookalike” brands is a legal nightmare. Fast Track applications give D2C founders the “teeth” to issue cease-and-desist notices and initiate takedowns on Instagram and Facebook within the first few months of their business, preserving their brand equity and premium positioning.

Businesses Seeking Investment

During a venture capital (VC) fundraise, investor due diligence is rigorous. When VCs review your “Data Room,” the absence of registered IP is a major red flag that can stall a deal or lead to a lower valuation. Many VC term sheets now include “Conditions Precedent” (CPs) that require proof of trademark filing or registration before the funds are released. Fast Track applications demonstrate to investors that you are proactive about protecting your assets, significantly speeding up the “Closing” process and ensuring that your IP documentation is ready before the ink dries on the term sheet.

Is your industry moving faster than the Trademark Registry?

Contact My Trademark Guide today to see if your business qualifies for a Fast Track Trademark Application and secure your brand’s future in weeks, not years.

Benefits Of Expedited Trademark Registration

1. Faster Examination of Trademark Application: Under the regular process, trademark examination in India typically takes 14 to 15 months or even longer. However, by filing an application for expedited examination of a trademark application, your case is prioritized by the Trademark Office. With our assistance, your trademark can be examined within just 2 to 3 months, ensuring you receive your examination report well ahead of the normal timeline.

2. Early Completion of Registration (5–7 Months): Through our fast track trademark application process, the overall timeline for registration can be reduced from nearly 20 months to as little as 5 to 7 months, depending on the absence of objections or oppositions. This accelerated timeline means your brand achieves official recognition and protection significantly faster than in the standard procedure.

3. Early Use of the ® Symbol: Once your trademark is registered, you gain the legal right to use the ® (Registered) symbol beside your brand name or logo. By expediting your trademark registration, you can legally display the ® mark much sooner, signaling to competitors and customers alike that your brand enjoys official legal protection under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

4. Early Legal Protection Against Infringement: A registered trademark provides exclusive ownership rights and enables you to take immediate legal action against infringers or counterfeiters. Expedited registration ensures that this protection starts earlier, reducing the risk of brand misuse or imitation while your business expands or markets new products.

5. Stronger Brand Reputation and Market Credibility: Speeding up your trademark registration not only provides protection but also strengthens your brand’s credibility and trust in the marketplace. A registered and legally recognized trademark enhances your business reputation, attracts investors, and reassures customers that your brand is established, authentic, and compliant with Indian IP laws.

Valid Reasons For Filing Expedited Trademark Registration In India

The Indian Trademark Rules, 2017 (Rule 34) allow applicants to file a request for expedited examination of a trademark application by paying the prescribed additional fee. However, the request must be made with valid and justifiable reasons that demonstrate the need for urgency.

Below are some of the most accepted and genuine reasons for requesting expedited trademark registration in India:

1. Imminent Launch of Brand or Product: If you are planning to launch a new brand, product, or service and need your trademark registered at the earliest to prevent misuse, you can request an expedited examination. A registered trademark helps you use the ® symbol during product marketing, improving brand legitimacy and consumer trust from day one.

2. Ongoing or Anticipated Legal Proceedings: If your trademark is involved in any existing or anticipated litigation, opposition, or dispute, you may file for expedited trademark registration to secure early protection and strengthen your legal position. An expedited process can also help you establish ownership quickly to present in court or settlement discussions.

3. Risk of Infringement or Misuse: Where there is a high risk of infringement, imitation, or misuse of your mark by competitors or third parties, filing a fast track trademark application ensures your rights are protected early. Early registration acts as a deterrent and enables swift enforcement actions against violators.

4. Business Expansion or Investment Requirement: Companies seeking venture capital, foreign investment, or business expansion often need proof of brand ownership.
An expedited registration certificate can help in due diligence processes, licensing agreements, or franchising deals, making your business more credible and investor-ready.

5. International Trademark Filing or Madrid Application: If you plan to file an international trademark application under the Madrid Protocol, you may need a registered Indian trademark as a base application. In such cases, an application for expedited examination of a trademark application ensures that your Indian registration is secured promptly for international filings.

6. Government or Regulatory Requirement: Certain government tenders, contracts, or brand collaborations require proof of registered ownership of a trademark. Filing under the expedited process can help you obtain the certificate quickly to meet such eligibility or documentation requirements.

7. Brand Reputation or Public Interest: If your brand has gained significant public recognition or goodwill and there is an urgent need to protect it from misuse or fraudulent registrations, an expedited application can safeguard your interests efficiently.

8. Delay in Regular Processing: In some cases, applicants may experience unusual delays in regular examination. Filing an expedited trademark registration request helps bypass the backlog, allowing your application to be processed on a priority basis.

9. Business Collaboration or Merger Needs: When entering into a joint venture, merger, or brand acquisition, early registration may be required to complete contractual formalities or IP transfer documentation. Filing an expedited request helps align the trademark timeline with your business transaction deadlines.

Why Clients Choose My Trademark Guide for Expedited Filing

There are dozens of trademark services available online. Here is what genuinely distinguishes us for clients who need their expedited filing done right the first time.

We Advise You Out of Bad Filings

We have turned away clients who wanted to file on marks that our search identified as high-risk. We would rather lose a ₹1,500 professional fee than have a client lose ₹24,500 in non-refundable government fees on a conflicted mark. Our pre-filing consultation is genuinely advisory — not a formality we rush through to collect fees.

We Know Rule 34 Inside Out

The 2026 interpretation of Rule 34 — full lifecycle coverage, mid-way upgrades, priority hearings — is not common knowledge in the trademark services industry. We actively track IP India Registry circulars, practitioner forums, and the World Trademark Review for the latest procedural developments. Our clients get advice that reflects today's reality, not last year's understanding.

Years of Client Relationships — Not Transactions

Several of our clients have been with us for 5–7 years — filing new brands, handling renewals, managing opposition matters, and consulting on IP strategy for new product lines. We are a trademark practice, not a one-time filing portal. When your brand grows and you face a complex multi-class filing, an international Madrid Protocol application, or a Section 11 opposition, you will have an agent who knows your portfolio history — not a new support ticket with a stranger.

We File the Same Day You Confirm

Once you confirm engagement and provide the required documents, we file both TM-A and TM-M within the same business day — typically within hours. There is no "processing queue" on our end. Every day you wait is a day your priority date is not established. We operate with the same urgency our clients need.

Our Fee Is Genuinely ₹1,500 — Flat

₹1,500 covers TM-A + TM-M filing, acknowledgment delivery, basic status monitoring for 90 days, and formality check support. No "platform fees." No "processing charges." No "government fee handling surcharge." No "success fee" upon registration. What you see is what you pay. For objection replies, hearings, or opposition matters, we quote separately and in advance — nothing is hidden.

We Handle Objections — Not Just Filing

Many online trademark portals file your application and disappear. If you receive an examination report or an opposition, you are suddenly on your own — or paying an additional "objection handling" fee that was never disclosed upfront. We prepare your objection reply, draft your counter-statement, and represent you at Show Cause Hearings as part of our ongoing engagement at agreed fees. We see every application through to its conclusion.

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How We Work

Contact Us

Contact our Experts and get free consultancy. Our Experts will guide you about Request Filing Process and answer your queries.

Expedite Request Filing

Once you are satisfied, we will file your Trademark expedite request with the Department. The request is filed within 24 hours of our engagement.

Trademark Registration

Once the Application is filed, the Department will examine the application and provide Registration Certificate as per the Procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is expedited trademark registration in India?

Expedited trademark registration is a fast-track process under Rule 34 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, that allows applicants to request priority examination of their trademark application by filing Form TM-M and paying an additional government fee. Instead of waiting in the standard examination queue, the application is taken up on priority, reducing the examination timeline from 16–18 months to just 1 month, and the total registration time from 20–24 months to approximately 6–7 months.

2. How much does expedited trademark registration cost in India in 2026?

The total government cost for expedited trademark registration includes both the base TM-A filing fee and the Form TM-M expedited examination fee. For individuals, startups, and MSMEs: ₹4,500 (base TM-A) + ₹20,000 (TM-M expedited) = ₹24,500 total per class. For companies, LLPs, and other entities: ₹9,000 (base TM-A) + ₹40,000 (TM-M expedited) = ₹49,000 total per class. The expedited fee is non-refundable once paid.

3. Does expedited trademark registration bypass the opposition period in India?

No. The 4-month opposition period mandated under Section 21 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 is statutory and cannot be shortened, waived, or bypassed under Rule 34 or any other provision. Even under expedited processing, once a mark is published in the Trademark Journal, any third party has a full 4 months to file an opposition using Form TM-O. The expedited route only accelerates the examination stage — not the opposition window.

4. How long does expedited trademark registration take in India?

Under expedited processing via Rule 34, the trademark examination report is typically issued within 1 month of filing Form TM-M, compared to 16–18 months under the standard process. Including the mandatory 4-month Trademark Journal opposition period, the total timeline for registration (with no objections or oppositions) is approximately 6–7 months, compared to 20–24 months through the regular route.

5. What is Form TM-M in trademark registration?

Form TM-M is the official form used to request expedited processing of a trademark application under Rule 34 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. It must be filed after receipt of the official application number (it cannot be filed simultaneously with Form TM-A). The form requires the applicant to provide a valid justification for the urgency and must be accompanied by the prescribed government fee of ₹20,000 (for individuals, startups, MSMEs) or ₹40,000 (for companies and LLPs).

6. Can Form TM-M be filed after my trademark application has already been submitted?

Yes. Form TM-M can be filed at any stage after receiving the official trademark application number — it does not need to be filed immediately after TM-A. In fact, Rule 34 requires TM-M to be filed after the application number is received, not simultaneously. As per a landmark 2026 interpretation by the Delhi Trademark Registry, TM-M can even be filed at later stages (post-examination or post-objection) to expedite hearings and subsequent proceedings until final disposal.

7. Is the expedited trademark examination fee refundable?

No. The government fee paid for expedited trademark examination under Rule 34 (₹20,000 or ₹40,000) is non-refundable once paid to the Trademark Registry. This applies regardless of whether the application is accepted, objected to, refused, or abandoned.

8. Who is eligible for expedited trademark registration in India?

Any applicant who files their trademark application electronically through the IP India portal is eligible to request expedited examination under Rule 34. This includes individuals, sole proprietors, DPIIT-recognised startups, MSMEs, companies, LLPs, partnerships, trusts, foreign entities, and NGOs. There is no category restriction — the difference lies in the fee amount: ₹20,000 for individuals, startups, and MSMEs; ₹40,000 for companies, LLPs, and other entities.

9. What are valid reasons for filing expedited trademark registration in India?

Valid reasons accepted by the Trademark Registry for expedited examination include: imminent product or brand launch, ongoing or anticipated legal proceedings involving the mark, risk of trademark infringement or misuse, requirement for investor due diligence or VC funding, international trademark filing under the Madrid Protocol (which requires an existing Indian application), government tender or regulatory requirement, Amazon or Flipkart Brand Registry requirement, business merger or acquisition, and unusual delay in regular processing due to Registry backlog.

10. Can I file expedited trademark registration for multiple classes?

Yes. Expedited trademark registration can be applied to multi-class trademark applications. The government fee is charged per class — so for a multi-class application, the expedited fee of ₹20,000 or ₹40,000 applies separately to each class being expedited. For example, an individual filing in 3 classes under expedited examination would pay: (₹4,500 × 3) + (₹20,000 × 3) = ₹13,500 + ₹60,000 = ₹73,500 total in government fees.