Trademark Registration.
Protecting Brands.
Building Trust.
Based in Madurai, TM Partner helps founders, small businesses and established companies navigate trademark searches, registration filings, examination objections, renewals and other brand-protection needs across India. Get clear next steps for your brand.
The Advocates Behind Your Protection
Our practicing advocates bring together deep IPR expertise and years of courtroom and registry experience to guide your brand from filing to enforcement.
Advocate P. Sivasankar B.Sc., LL.B.
Advocate | Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Advocate Sivasankar P is an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) professional focusing on Trademark and Copyright matters. He assists individuals, startups, MSMEs, and companies in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights across India.
With a practical and client-focused approach, he provides legal guidance from filing to registration, prosecution, and post-registration protection, helping businesses safeguard their brands and creative works. Under Indian law, advocates and registered trade mark agents are authorized to practice before the Trade Marks Registry.
- Trademark Search & Availability Analysis
- Trademark Registration
- Trademark Objection Reply
- Show Cause Hearing Assistance
- Opposition & Rectification
- Trademark Renewal
- Copyright Registration
- Brand Protection & IP Advisory
- Licensing & Assignment
- IP Portfolio Management
Advocate M. Ibrahim B.A., B.L.
Advocate | Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Advocate M. Ibrahim, B.A., B.L. is a legal professional with 15 years of experience in the field of law, with a focus on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), particularly Trademark and Copyright matters. He provides legal assistance to startups, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and established businesses to help protect their brands, creative works, and intellectual assets.
Over the years, he has advised clients on trademark registration, prosecution, brand protection, copyright registration, and related legal matters. His approach emphasizes practical legal solutions, timely guidance, and professional service throughout the intellectual property lifecycle.
- Trademark Search and Availability Assessment
- Trademark Registration
- Trademark Objection Replies
- Show Cause Hearing Assistance
- Trademark Opposition and Rectification
- Trademark Renewal
- Copyright Registration
- Brand Protection and IP Advisory
- Assignment and Licensing of Intellectual Property
- Intellectual Property Portfolio Management
Advocate K. Ganeshkumar M.A., DYBT., B.L.
Advocate | Civil & Criminal Law
Advocate K. Ganeshkumar, M.A., DYBT., B.L. is a practicing advocate handling civil and criminal matters, assisting individuals and businesses with legal representation, documentation, and dispute resolution.
He works closely with clients to understand their case, offering clear guidance through court procedures, filings, and hearings, with a focus on timely and practical resolution of civil and criminal legal issues.
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Defence & Representation
- Bail Applications
- Property & Civil Disputes
- Contract & Recovery Suits
- Legal Notice Drafting
- Court Filing & Documentation
- Client Advisory & Case Consultation
Comprehensive IP & Compliance Services
From trademark filing to ISO certification, our attorneys and consultants guide you through every step of protecting and growing your brand.
Trademark Registration
End-to-end filing and registration of your brand name, logo, or slogan under the Trade Marks Act.
View Trademark RegistrationTrademark Search
Detailed availability search to check for conflicting marks before you invest in a brand.
View Trademark SearchTrademark Renewal
Timely renewal filing to keep your registered trademark active and enforceable for another 10 years.
View Trademark RenewalTrademark Objection
Expert reply drafting to overcome examination objections raised by the Trade Marks Registry.
View Trademark ObjectionTrademark Opposition
Representation in opposition and rectification proceedings before the Trade Marks Registry.
View Trademark OppositionTrademark Assignment
Legal transfer of trademark ownership through assignment deeds and Registry recordal.
View Trademark AssignmentTrademark Rectification
Applications to correct, remove or cancel entries in the Trade Marks Register before the appropriate authority or forum, as applicable.
View Trademark RectificationCopyright Registration
Registration of literary, artistic, musical, and software works to secure exclusive rights.
View Copyright RegistrationISO 9001 - Quality Management
Certification for consistent quality management systems across your organization.
Explore ISO certification servicesISO 14001 - Environmental Management
Certification for organizations committed to environmental responsibility.
Explore ISO certification servicesA Partner You Can Trust With Your Brand
We combine legal expertise with a client-first approach to make trademark and compliance processes simple, transparent, and fast.
Clear Next Steps
We explain the search, documents, filing steps and likely follow-up before you decide how to proceed.
Registry-Focused Support
Practical support with the relevant government filing process, documents and application follow-up.
Experienced Attorney
Over a decade of experience handling filings, objections, and opposition matters.
Affordable Pricing
Transparent, competitive fees with no hidden charges, tailored for startups and enterprises alike.
Accessible Support
Contact our team by phone, email or WhatsApp for updates and help understanding the next step.
Dedicated Assistance
A dedicated case manager guides you personally from consultation to registration certificate.
A Clear Path to Trademark Registration
Every application follows a defined, step-by-step process, tracked closely by our team from filing to final registration.
Brand Consultation
We understand your brand, business goals, and the classes relevant to your trademark.
Trademark Search
A detailed search is conducted to check availability and reduce the risk of objection.
Documentation
We collect and prepare the required identity, business, and brand-use documents.
Application Filing
Your application is drafted and filed electronically with the Trade Marks Registry.
Trusted Across Every Sector
From manufacturing to software startups, our IP expertise spans a wide range of industries across India.
Keep These Documents Ready
The documents required for trademark registration vary slightly depending on the applicant type. Here is what you will need.
Individual
- Aadhaar Card / PAN Card
- Passport size photograph
- Address proof
- Logo (if applicable)
Company
- Certificate of Incorporation
- PAN Card of the company
- Board resolution / authorization letter
- Logo and brand usage proof
Startup
- DPIIT recognition certificate
- PAN Card
- Incorporation certificate
- Authorization letter
MSME
- Udyam registration certificate
- PAN Card
- Address proof
- Brand usage proof
What Our Clients Say
TM Partner made our trademark registration process completely stress-free. They handled every objection professionally and kept us informed at every stage.
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Answers to the most common questions about trademark registration and IP protection.
There is no single guaranteed timeline. The process depends on Registry examination, any objection or hearing, publication, possible opposition, and official processing times. Filing gives you an application number, but it does not mean the mark is registered. Ask us to explain the current status and next steps for your application.
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of application and can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years.
Yes, you can file a composite mark that includes both the logo and the word mark, or file them separately for broader protection.
Start by reading the examination report and noting the response deadline. The reply depends on the specific grounds raised, the mark, the goods or services, and any evidence available. TM Partner can review the report and explain the response options; no particular result can be guaranteed.