Trademark Registration Patna — Search, File & Defend
Quick answer: Applications from Patna are examined by the Trade Marks Registry, Kolkata (jurisdiction for Bihar), with hearings in Kolkata (video hearings commonly available). Government fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and Udyam MSMEs. We search across word, phonetic and transliterated variants plus the MCA register, file in the right classes, and handle objections and oppositions through to registration.
Last verified 4 October 2026 — rules on this page checked against the current notifications. We update it the day a rule changes.
Trademark in Patna — registry, classes, timeline
| Item | For Patna applicants |
|---|---|
| Registry of jurisdiction | Trade Marks Registry, Kolkata (jurisdiction for Bihar) |
| Hearings (objection / opposition) | Kolkata (video hearings commonly available) |
| Government fee per class | ₹4,500 (individual / startup / Udyam MSME, e-filing) · ₹9,000 (others) |
| Validity | 10 years from filing, renewable |
| Typical Patna class mix | food and agri brands — makhana, litti, sattu, honey, spices — in Classes 29, 30 and 31, retail and wholesale house marks in Class 35, and a growing set of education and coaching service marks in Class 41 |
What we do
- Clearance search across word, phonetic, device and transliterated variants — and the MCA company-name register, so you don't clear one and collide with the other
- Class selection and specification drafting that matches what you actually sell
- Filing (TM-A) with the right applicant category for the ₹4,500 fee where you qualify
- Examination-report replies (Section 9 / 11), show-cause hearings, and opposition or counter-statement proceedings — in person at Kolkata (video hearings commonly available) where required
- Post-registration: renewal, assignment, licensing, watch service, and infringement notices
- Copyright for logos and content, and design registration for product shapes, where they add protection the trademark alone doesn't
Client: A Patna makhana brand set up under PMFME, selling through modern retail.
Situation: Needed registration in Classes 29 and 35 to onboard with a national retail chain; a prior search by someone else had missed a conflicting regional mark.
Approach: Ran a full search including regional and transliterated variants, restructured the mark to a distinctive composite, filed in both classes, and tracked examination at Kolkata.
Outcome: Accepted without objection; retail onboarding completed against the registration.
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.
Related: company registration in Patna (file the mark in the company's name from day one) and the Patna GST practice.
Talk to us before you file anything
Frequently asked questions
Which Trade Marks Registry handles applications from Patna?
The Trade Marks Registry, Kolkata (jurisdiction for Bihar), decided by the applicant's principal place of business. Filing is online nationally, but examination, objections and hearings sit with that office — hearings for Patna applicants are in Kolkata (video hearings commonly available).
Which classes do Patna businesses usually need?
It depends on the goods or services, but the typical Patna profile is food and agri brands — makhana, litti, sattu, honey, spices — in Classes 29, 30 and 31, retail and wholesale house marks in Class 35, and a growing set of education and coaching service marks in Class 41. Filing in the wrong or an incomplete set of classes is the most expensive mistake — a new application is needed to add a class later.
What does trademark registration cost?
Government fee ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and Udyam-registered MSMEs filing online, ₹9,000 per class for others. A registration lasts 10 years and is renewable indefinitely. Our professional fee is quoted after the search, before filing.
How long does it take?
Filing to examination report typically runs a few months; if no objection or opposition arises, registration commonly follows within 12 to 18 months of filing. You can use the ™ symbol from filing and ® only after registration.
What happens if I get an objection?
An examination report under Section 9 (descriptiveness) or Section 11 (similarity) must be answered within 30 days; a hearing may follow. Most objections are answerable with a properly argued reply and evidence — abandonment usually comes from missing the deadline, not from the merits.
Can I file before incorporating my company?
Yes — an individual or proprietor can apply, and the mark can be assigned to the company later. If incorporation is imminent, filing in the company's name avoids an assignment step; we sequence it with the incorporation.