Trademark Registration Delhi — Search, File & Defend at the Delhi Registry
Quick answer: Delhi applications are examined and heard at the Trade Marks Registry, Delhi (IP Office, Dwarka), which also covers Haryana and UP. Government fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and Udyam MSMEs, ₹9,000 for others. Delhi's wholesale markets generate the densest conflicts in Classes 24, 25 and 35 — we search phonetic and transliterated variants, file in the right classes, and appear at the hearing.
Last verified 4 October 2026 — rules on this page checked against the current notifications. We update it the day a rule changes.
Trademark in Delhi — registry, classes, timeline
| Item | For Delhi applicants |
|---|---|
| Registry of jurisdiction | Trade Marks Registry, Delhi — IP Office, Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Sector 14, Dwarka (covers Delhi, Haryana, UP and the north) |
| Hearings (objection / opposition) | Delhi registry; video hearings commonly listed |
| Government fee per class (TM-A, e-filed) | ₹4,500 (individual / startup / Udyam MSME) · ₹9,000 (others); physical ₹5,000 / ₹10,000 |
| Expedited examination | ₹20,000 / ₹40,000 per class |
| Renewal (TM-R) | ₹9,000 per class, up to one year before expiry |
| Validity | 10 years from filing, renewable indefinitely |
| Typical Delhi class mix | Textile and apparel wholesale (24, 25, 35), jewellery (14), IT hardware and software (9, 42), restaurants and food (43, 29–30), cosmetics (3), education (41) |
What we do
- Clearance search — word, phonetic, device, transliterated — and the MCA name register, so you don't clear one and collide with the other
- Class selection and specification drafting that matches what you sell; Udyam/startup evidence for the ₹4,500 fee
- TM-A filing; examination-report replies (Section 9 / 11); show-cause and opposition hearings at the Delhi registry
- Renewal, assignment, licensing, watch service; copyright for logos and design registration where they add protection
- Infringement notices and takedowns on marketplaces for Delhi brands
Client: A Karol Bagh ethnic-wear brand selling wholesale and on marketplaces.
Situation: Section 11 objection citing three earlier marks in Class 25 with a shared Hindi word; marketplace onboarding stalled pending registration.
Approach: Mark-by-mark comparison on goods, channel and get-up; status checks showed two cited marks abandoned; user affidavit with invoices from 2016; hearing attended at the Delhi registry.
Outcome: Objection waived; mark advertised and registered in Classes 25 and 35.
Client identity and certain details have been changed or withheld to protect confidentiality. Outcomes depend on individual facts and are not a guarantee of results.
Other cities: Noida · Gurugram · Faridabad · Ghaziabad · Patna (Kolkata registry). Setting up the entity? Company registration Delhi.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Trade Marks Registry handles Delhi applications?
The Trade Marks Registry, Delhi — at the Intellectual Property Office, Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Sector 14, Dwarka — for applicants whose principal place of business is in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and the other northern states. Filing is online; examination, hearings and oppositions sit with this office.
What is the government fee for a trademark in Delhi in 2026?
₹4,500 per class e-filed for individuals, startups and Udyam-registered MSMEs; ₹9,000 for others (₹5,000 / ₹10,000 on physical filing). Expedited examination ₹20,000 / ₹40,000. Renewal ₹9,000 per class, filable up to a year before expiry.
Which classes do Delhi businesses usually need?
Chandni Chowk and Karol Bagh wholesalers: Classes 24–25 (textiles, apparel), 14 (jewellery), 35 (retail/wholesale); Nehru Place and Okhla: 9 and 42 (hardware, software), 7 and 11 (machinery); Connaught Place and Khan Market: 43 (restaurants), 3 (cosmetics), 35; educational institutes: 41. Filing in one class when you trade in two is the most expensive error.
How long does registration take?
Filing is same-day; the examination report typically comes within months; if unopposed after advertisement (4-month window), registration commonly follows within 12–18 months of filing. You can use ™ from filing and ® after registration.
Can I attend my trademark hearing in person in Delhi?
Yes — show-cause hearings for objections and opposition hearings are listed at the Delhi registry (increasingly by video). We appear; you do not need to.
Is a trademark registered in Delhi valid all over India?
Yes — registration is national. The Delhi office is only the jurisdiction that examines and hears your application; the right applies across India and is the basis for Madrid Protocol filings abroad.