Starting a business in Bihar is an exciting journey. Whether you are opening a new coaching center in Boring Road, Patna, launching a food processing unit in Muzaffarpur, or starting a textile brand in Bhagalpur, your brand name is your most valuable asset. But what happens if someone else starts using your name? Without a registered trademark, you have very little legal power to stop them.
At Bharat License Expert, we help entrepreneurs across Bihar secure their brand identity. A trademark isn’t just a symbol; it’s a legal shield that ensures no one can steal the reputation you’ve worked so hard to build.
Exclusive Rights: You get the sole right to use your brand name and logo across India.
Legal Power: You can legally sue anyone who tries to copy or use a similar name for their business.
Build Trust: Using the ® symbol shows your customers that you are a serious, established brand.
Asset Creation: A trademark is an intellectual property. You can sell it, franchise it, or even use it to get business loans.
Stop Copycats: In a growing market like Bihar, local “me-too” brands are common. A trademark stops them in their tracks.
We complete your registration work quickly - no delays, no waiting. Most registrations are done within 3-7 working days
Our team knows every detail of business registration. We've helped more than 10,000 businesses get their licenses without problems
No need to visit government offices or hire expensive lawyers. We handle everything at an affordable price, saving your time and money
Just share your basic documents with us. We'll handle all the complex paperwork. You can track your application status anytime.
We check the government database before filing to make sure your name is available, saving you from future rejections.
We tell you the exact price upfront. No surprise fees, no extra charges later. What we quote is what you pay
Bihar is seeing a massive surge in local startups and small businesses. However, many owners make the mistake of thinking that a “Trade License” or “Udyam Registration” is enough to protect their name. It is not. Those are just permissions to do business; they do not give you ownership of your name.
Imagine you spend five years building “Mithila Sweets” into a famous brand, only to find a competitor opening a shop with the same name two blocks away. Without a trademark, the legal battle will be long, expensive, and uncertain. With a trademark, a simple legal notice can solve the problem.
To get started, you don’t need a mountain of paperwork. Just keep these ready:
Identity Proof: A copy of the owner’s Aadhaar Card or PAN Card.
Business Address Proof: An electricity bill or rent agreement of your office/shop.
Logo/Brand Name: A clear image of your logo. if you don’t have a logo yet, we can register just the word/name.
MSME/Udyam Certificate: This is very important! If you have this, the government filing fee is reduced by 50% (from ₹9,000 down to ₹4,500).
User Affidavit: If you have been using the brand name for a while, we draft a simple document to prove your “Prior Use.”
Getting a trademark might seem complicated, but we break it down into simple, manageable steps for you.
Before we even touch an application form, we perform a deep search. We look for names that sound similar, look similar, or have similar meanings to yours. This is crucial because if we file a name that is already taken, the government will reject it, and you will lose your filing fee.
The government divides all goods and services into 45 different classes.
If you run a Coaching Institute in Patna, you need Class 41.
If you sell Packaged Food or Spices, you likely need Class 30.
If you are in Construction or Real Estate, you need Class 37. We make sure you are registered in the right categories so your protection is valid where it matters.
Once the search is clear, we file your application online. The moment we file, you can start using the ™ symbol next to your brand name. This tells the world that you have claimed this name and the registration is in progress.
A government officer (Registrar) will review your application. They check if the name is too generic (like trying to trademark the word “Water”) or if it conflicts with someone else. If they have questions, they issue an “Objection.” Don’t worry—our legal team drafts the reply and handles these objections for you.
If the officer is satisfied, your brand is “Advertised” in the official Trademark Journal for 4 months. This gives the public a chance to say if they have a problem with your mark. If no one opposes it, you move to the final step.
Success! Once the 4-month window closes, the government issues your Trademark Registration Certificate. You can now officially use the ® symbol. Your trademark is valid for 10 years, and we can help you renew it indefinitely after that.
Some wait until they are "big" to file. By then, someone else might have already snagged the name.
Names like "Best Coaching" or "Bihar Store" are very hard to trademark because they are too descriptive. We help you tweak your name to make it unique and "registrable."
Only registering in one class when your business does multiple things (like a restaurant that also sells packaged pickles) leaves you vulnerable.
Sometimes, even a perfect application gets a “hiccup.”
Objection: This is from the government. Usually, they want more proof that your brand is unique. We handle this by filing a legal response within 30 days.
Opposition: This is when a third party (a competitor) tries to stop your registration. This is a more serious legal matter, but our experienced attorneys are experts at defending your rights in these hearings.
For individuals and small businesses (MSMEs), the government fee is ₹4,500. For large companies, it is ₹9,000. Our consultancy fee is separate and covers the search, filing, and tracking.
Yes! Whether you are a large factory or a single person running a boutique from home, you are entitled to protect your brand.
You get the right to use the ™ symbol in just 24-48 hours. However, the full registration and the ® symbol usually take 6 to 12 months depending on government processing times.
You get the right to use the ™ symbol in just 24-48 hours. However, the full registration and the ® symbol usually take 6 to 12 months depending on government processing times.
A trademark protects the specific logo you file. If you make major changes to the design, you might need to file a new application for the updated version. This is why we often recommend trademarking the “Word Mark” (the name itself) first.
