Trademark Registration for Startups in India: Why & How
- Dugain Advisors
- Jul 21
- 1 min read

Registering your brand name and logo ensures protection from imitators and builds long-term brand equity.
Why It Matters:
- Grants legal ownership
- Prevents misuse or infringement
- Boosts investor confidence
- Increases asset valuation
How to Register:
1. Search existing trademarks (TM database)
2. File the TM-A application
3. Examination and objection (if any)
4. Registration certificate issued after 6–12 months
Dugain Advisors offers end-to-end trademark search, filing, and opposition handling for startups and SMEs.
Dugain Advisors is a seasoned and twice-awarded business advisory firm headquartered in Delhi, serving clients across India and globally. With an enriched legacy of working with 1000+ startups and SMEs, we specialize in company incorporation, regulatory compliance, and fundraising advisory. Our multidisciplinary team offers end-to-end financial, legal, and strategic advisory — including Virtual CFO services, business valuation, due diligence, and tax compliance — designed for high-growth enterprises and funded startups. Recognized for our clarity-driven approach and real-world expertise, we empower founders to scale with confidence.





