Trademark Show Cause Hearing in India | Expert Representation
Appear before the Registrar at a Rule 38 trademark hearing — physical or virtual (post-2024 Rules). Expert agent representation, written submissions & appeals by I-Pro.
Dedicated specialist
CA-led, named point of contact
Tracked client portal
Real-time status, end-to-end
Money-back accuracy
Refile-free if our error
Flat-fee pricing
No hidden charges, ever
About this service
Trademark Registration confers an exclusive statutory right to the use of a brand name, wordmark, logo, or slogan in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered. Governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and managed by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), registration protects against counterfeiters, establishes nationwide priority, and creates an intangible commercial asset valid for 10 years and perpetually renewable.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Individual, startup, or enterprise
- Distinctive name, logo, or tagline
- Specific Nice classification (Class 1-45)
- Multi-class filing permitted
- Series & collective marks supported
- 10-year statutory validity per renewal
- 50% Govt fee discount for MSME / DPIIT
- Section 9 (absolute grounds) clear
- Section 11 (relative similarity) clear
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Trademark Show Cause Hearing in India Statutory Fee | ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›1. TM-48 authorisation of the agent appearing. 2. Written submissions (skeleton arguments) — filed 48 hours before the hearing per Registry practice. 3. Index of documents / evidence relied upon. 4. Affidavit by way of evidence (Rule 39), where applicable. 5. Identity and address proof of the agent (BCI / Trademark Agent Registry registration) — Identity and statutory verification
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
issues a hearing notice under Rule 38 — at least 1...
issues a hearing notice under Rule 38 — at least 14 days before the hearing date. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
reviews the underlying proceeding (TM-A examinatio...
reviews the underlying proceeding (TM-A examination, opposition, rectification, or assignment) and the issues to be argued. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
drafts written submissions addressing each ground,...
drafts written submissions addressing each ground, with case-law citations (e.g. *Burlington Coat Factory v. D/S Burlington*, *Laxmikant V. Patel v. Chetanbhat Shah*, *S. Syamala v. Hemant*). - 4Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
signs TM-48; **I-Pro** uploads documents and pays ...
signs TM-48; **I-Pro** uploads documents and pays any extension fee (TM-M if needed). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
files written submissions on the IP India portal a...
files written submissions on the IP India portal at least 48 hours before the hearing. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
's registered trademark agent / advocate appears a...
's registered trademark agent / advocate appears at the hearing (physical or virtual per Rule 38(2) as amended by 2024 Rules). - 7I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
reserves the order and issues a written decision —...
reserves the order and issues a written decision — typically within 30–90 days. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
communicates the order to the customer and advises...
communicates the order to the customer and advises on next steps (registration, refusal, appeal).
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Proposing a descriptive or generic brand name (Section 9 objection)Why: Trade Marks Act prohibits registering words that merely describe the product's character or quality (e.g. 'Pure Cold Pressed Oil').Fix: We conduct pre-filing distinctiveness evaluation and suggest distinctive, coined, or arbitrary brand elements.
- 2Filing without a prior phonetic and visual trademark searchWhy: Existing registered or pending marks in the same or related Nice class trigger Section 11 relative grounds objections.Fix: Our IP attorneys run exhaustive phonetic searches on the IP India database across all 45 classes before filing.
- 3Selecting incorrect Nice Class or vague goods specificationWhy: Protection is strictly bounded by the classes filed; incorrect classification leaves your primary offerings unprotected.Fix: We draft precise, legally audited goods and services specifications matching international Nice Classification standards.
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