Trademark · New Delhi
Trade Mark Office New Delhi (India, 2026)
People search for the "Trade Mark Office New Delhi" when they want to register a brand name or logo and think they have to visit an office. The Trade Marks Registry does have a New Delhi branch, but almost the entire process is now online, and which branch handles your file is decided by rule, not by choice. This guide explains what the New Delhi office is, the states it covers, how jurisdiction works, and how to file a trademark application online without ever walking in.
- What it is: the New Delhi branch of the Trade Marks Registry, under the CGPDTM.
- Head office: Mumbai; New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad are branches.
- Jurisdiction: decided by the applicant's principal place of business, not by choice.
- Filing: online via ipindiaonline.gov.in using form TM-A; a visit is rarely needed.
- Search first: run a public search in your class before filing to avoid objections.
- Fees: charged per class; lower for individuals, startups and small enterprises (confirm current figures).
01What the Trade Marks Registry is
The Trade Marks Registry is the government body that registers trademarks in India. It works under the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), which sits under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
The Registry has a head office and several branch offices across the country. Each branch handles applications from a defined set of states, but all of them use the same online system and the same law, the Trade Marks Act 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules.
One registry, several branches
Mumbai is the head office of the Trade Marks Registry. New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad are branch offices. Your application is examined by the branch that covers your location, but the examination and search happen on a single national database.
02The New Delhi branch and its jurisdiction
The New Delhi branch of the Trade Marks Registry handles applications from the northern states. Its jurisdiction broadly covers Delhi and the states and union territories to the north and northwest of the country.
The New Delhi office is located at the Intellectual Property Office building in Dwarka, New Delhi. You generally do not need to go there, because filing, examination replies, and most hearings are online, but the address matters when a physical document or a jurisdiction question comes up.
03How your office is decided
You do not pick the New Delhi office just because you like it. The branch is decided by the principal place of business of the applicant, as given in the application.
- If the applicant is a business, the office is decided by where the business is principally carried on.
- If the applicant has no business in India (for example a foreign applicant), it is decided by the address for service of their agent or attorney in India.
So a Delhi, Punjab or Uttar Pradesh business will usually fall under the New Delhi branch, while a Mumbai business will fall under the head office. Put the correct principal place of business in the form, because the Registry assigns the branch from it automatically.
For how the process differs by city, see trademark registration in Chennai.
04How to file a trademark online
The whole application can be filed online through the IP India portal, so the New Delhi address is rarely needed in person.
- Do a search first. Use the public search on ipindiaonline.gov.in to check whether a similar mark already exists in your class.
- Pick the class. Goods and services are divided into classes under the Nice Classification. Choose the class or classes that match your business.
- File form TM-A. This is the application form. Enter the mark, the applicant details, the class, and the date of first use if the mark is already in use.
- Pay the fee online and submit. The portal issues an application number you can track.
- Respond to examination. The Registry examines the mark and may raise objections. You reply online, and attend a hearing if needed.
If there are no objections and no opposition after the mark is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal, it proceeds to registration.
05Fees and who pays less
The government fee is charged per class per application, and it is lower for individuals, startups and small enterprises than for larger businesses. E-filing is cheaper than paper filing.
| Applicant type | Government fee per class (e-filing) |
|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | The lower notified fee |
| Company or other applicant | The higher notified fee |
Because the exact amounts are set by the Trade Marks Rules and are revised from time to time, confirm the current figures on the IP India portal before you pay. This is a government fee and is separate from any professional fee you pay for help. For a full breakdown, see trademark cost in India.
06How Claw Tax helps
Claw Tax and Accounts is an online tax, GST and accounting service for India that connects you with a verified chartered accountant at a fixed, published price, with a Claw reviewer checking every filing before it is submitted.
You can file a trademark yourself online, and the government fee is the same whoever submits it. The value of help is in the parts that are easy to get wrong: a proper search before filing, choosing the right class, drafting the specification of goods and services, and replying to examination objections on time. With Claw Tax and Accounts, a trademark application is handled online at a fixed, published price plus the government fee, the filing is reviewed before submission, and reminders keep track of examination and renewal dates. The New Delhi office never needs a visit.
This is an online service, and it is not legal or tax advice; a qualified professional handles your specifics.
07Frequently asked questions
Do I have to visit the Trade Mark Office in New Delhi to register a trademark?
No. Almost the entire process is online through the IP India portal: search, application on form TM-A, fee payment, examination replies, and most hearings. The New Delhi branch handles files from the northern states, but you file and track everything online. The physical address only matters for the occasional paper document or a jurisdiction question.
Which states does the New Delhi trademark office cover?
The New Delhi branch broadly covers Delhi and the northern and northwestern states and union territories. The exact list is set by the Registry and is updated from time to time, so confirm it on ipindia.gov.in. Your branch is assigned automatically from the principal place of business you enter in the application, so a northern business usually falls under New Delhi.
How is it decided which trademark office handles my application?
The office is decided by the applicant's principal place of business as stated in the application, not by preference. A business in Delhi, Punjab or Uttar Pradesh will usually fall under the New Delhi branch, while a Mumbai business falls under the head office. Foreign applicants without a business in India are assigned by the Indian address for service of their agent.
How much does it cost to register a trademark?
The government fee is charged per class per application and is lower for individuals, startups and small enterprises than for companies and other applicants, with e-filing cheaper than paper filing. The exact amounts are set by the Trade Marks Rules and change over time, so confirm the current figures on the IP India portal. Any professional fee for help is separate.
What is form TM-A?
TM-A is the application form used to apply for registration of a trademark in India. You enter the mark, the applicant details, the class or classes of goods and services, and the date of first use if the mark is already in use. It is filed online on the IP India portal, and the portal issues an application number you can use to track the status.
Should I do a trademark search before applying?
Yes, always. Run a public search on ipindiaonline.gov.in in the relevant class before filing, to check whether an identical or similar mark already exists. Filing without a search risks an objection or opposition, which costs time and fees. A clear search does not guarantee registration, but it greatly improves your chances and helps you pick a strong, distinctive mark.