Expedited Trademark Registration
- Art Teacher
- London, UK
- 5-7 Hrs
Need your trademark registered fast—like, really fast? India’s trademark law allows for expedited trademark registration, meaning you can speed up the typically slow, bureaucratic process and potentially secure your rights in just a few months instead of years. This option is a game-changer for businesses that are launching soon, raising funds, entering global markets, or facing urgent infringement risks.Under Rule 34 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, applicants can request expedited processing right from the filing stage by submitting Form TM-M along with the standard trademark application (Form TM-A). Once accepted, your application skips the normal queue and jumps ahead—leading to faster examination, earlier hearing dates, and often a quicker decision on registration.
- Trademark Application (Form TM-A)
- Request for Expedited Processing (Form TM-M)
- Power of Attorney
- User Affidavit (if claiming prior use)
- Proof of Use (optional but recommended if claiming use)
- File TM-A + TM-M online through the IP India portal
- Pay Higher Government Fees
- Expedited Examination
- Reply to Examination Report (if issued)
- Hearing (if required)
- Publication in Journal
- Registration
FAQs
No, expedited examination accelerates the trademark examination process, typically completing it within 3-4 months instead of 18-24 months, but it does not guarantee early registration.
Expedited processing is available not only to companies and startups but also to individuals, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and government departments.
Yes, after filing a trademark application, an applicant can request expedited examination by submitting the prescribed fee and form (TM-M), converting the normal application into an expedited one.
Faster registration helps if you are planning to file for international protection via the Madrid Protocol, which requires a base application or registration in India.
Expedited applications are generally processed faster on a "first-come, first-served" basis; there is no special priority system.