Document Requirements
Complete checklist for a successful filing process.
1
New Trademark Application
Individuals / Proprietors
- Aadhaar Card & PAN Card
- Logo (optional, if applicable)
- Signed Power of Attorney (Form TM-48)
- Address Proof (utility bill, rent agreement)
Partnership Firm / LLP
- Partnership Deed or LLP Certificate
- PAN Card of the firm
- Address Proof of business
- Aadhaar & PAN of all partners
- Signed Power of Attorney
- Logo (optional)
Company (Pvt. Ltd. / OPC)
- Incorporation Certificate (COI)
- Company PAN Card
- Registered Office Address Proof
- Director's Aadhaar & PAN
- Signed Power of Attorney (TM-48)
- Logo (optional)
2
In Case of Trademark Objection
Copy of
Examination Report / Objection Notice
Trademark
Application Copy
Authorization Letter (Power of Attorney)
Reply
Draft (Statement of Grounds) prepared by agent
Proof of
Trademark Use (invoices, ads, website)
MSME / Startup India Certificate (optional for fee rebate)
3
In Case of Trademark Hearing
Hearing Notice
Copy
Copy of Reply to
Examination Report
Power of
Attorney (Form TM-48)
Proof of
Trademark Use (invoices, brochures, products)
Supporting
Documents to prove distinctiveness
Copy of
previously filed documents (for reference)
4
Already Used Trademark
User Affidavit stating the date of first use (on ₹100 stamp paper)
Provide proof of Trademark Use such as:
Invoices or bills with trademark
Product
Packaging
Website
screenshots
Social
Media proof
Advertisements / Brochures
Logo
(optional)
Power
of Attorney (TM-48)
Optional (Faster Approval)
MSME Certificate or Startup India Certificate (for 50% fee rebate)
NOC from other trademark owners (if relevant)
Legal authorization (if trademark filed through attorney)