Register Your Company and Protect Your Brand — Before You Spend Money on Both
Getting a company name approved by MCA does not give you trademark protection. This is the point many first-time founders discover only after they have already spent money on their website, logo, packaging, social media, signage and marketing.
A company name and a brand name may look like the same thing to a founder, but legally they are treated through different processes. Company registration establishes your business entity; trademark registration is what helps protect the brand you use in the market. That is why checking both before committing to a name is a practical step—not an optional add-on.
At Prakasha & Co, we bring these two requirements together through our Company Registration + Trademark Package in Bangalore. Instead of sending you between separate incorporation agents, accountants and trademark providers, our Company Secretary (FCS), Chartered Accountant and Registered Trademark Attorney work as one coordinated team on your requirement.
Our approach is simple: before you build the business around a name, we examine the name from both the MCA company-registration perspective and the Trademark Registry perspective. If the proposed name presents a concern, you know about it before investing heavily in the brand.
This is particularly important for a Bangalore startup, freelancer becoming a company, partnership converting into a company, or growing SME. A name that looks unique on Google or is accepted by MCA can still face a trademark conflict in the relevant class. Discovering that problem after incorporation can leave you with an uncomfortable choice: continue investing in a disputed brand or spend time and money changing it.
What You Get With Our Combined Approach
- Private Limited Company Registration professional fee starting from ₹6,000.
- Trademark Registration professional fee starting from ₹3,000.
- Government and statutory fees charged as actually applicable, depending on the applicant category, number of trademark classes and other filing requirements.
- MCA name search + Trademark Registry search before finalising the proposed name.
- Advice on trademark ownership, filing sequence and appropriate class selection.
- Guidance on eligible DPIIT Startup India / Udyam benefits where these can affect the applicable trademark government fee.
- Complete service delivery targeted within 5–10 working days, government processing and the nature of the filing.
- Face-to-face consultation at our Sahakar Nagar, North Bangalore office for founders who want to discuss the name and business structure personally.
The objective is not merely to get two registrations completed. It is to help you start with a complete company structure and brand strategy that do not work against each other.
If you are currently thinking, “First I will register the company and later I will take the Brand registration like trademark,” this is exactly the stage at which you should pause and check the name from both angles.
One early search can be far cheaper than one forced rebranding exercise later.
Why Register the Company and Trademark Together?
Company registration and trademark registration solve two different problems. Combining them helps you make the naming, ownership and filing decisions together instead of fixing problems later.
| Handled Separately | Combined with Prakasha & Co |
|---|---|
| Company name checked mainly for MCA requirements. | MCA + Trademark Registry checks before finalising the name. |
| Trademark considered after incorporation. | Trademark strategy considered before you commit to the brand. |
| Ownership and filing sequence may be overlooked. | Advice on who should own the trademark and when to file. |
| Trademark class selected as an afterthought. | Class selection discussed according to the present business and planned activity. |
| Separate professionals and repeated explanations. | CA + FCS + Trademark Attorney coordinated under one roof. |
Practical point: MCA approving your company name does not mean someone else cannot have trademark rights over a similar brand. Checking both at the beginning can prevent an expensive naming decision later.
What Can Go Wrong When Company Registration and Trademark Are Treated Separately?
Most founders do not have a problem with registration. The problem usually starts with the name they chose before registration.
- MCA-approved name, but trademark conflict: Company incorporation proceeds, but a similar mark exists in the relevant trademark class.
- Brand investment before clearance: Logo, website, packaging and advertising are developed before checking the trademark position.
- Wrong trademark owner: The mark is filed in an individual’s name without considering the eventual company ownership.
- Wrong class: The application covers today’s activity but overlooks an important part of the actual business.
- Missed fee benefit: An eligible startup or MSME does not check the applicable lower government fee before filing.
Our practical rule: Don’t ask only, “Can I register this company name?” Ask, “Can I build my business and brand around this name?”
That difference is why we perform the company-name and trademark checks together before moving ahead with the final filing strategy.
Our Company + Trademark Registration Process
One coordinated process, rather than two disconnected registrations.
- Discuss: We understand your business, proposed company name and brand.
- Search: We check the name from both MCA and Trademark Registry perspectives.
- Plan: We advise on company name, trademark ownership, filing sequence and class selection.
- Prepare: Our CA, CS and Trademark team prepare the required documents and applications.
- File: Company incorporation and trademark application are submitted as per the agreed strategy.
- Follow up: We track the filings and keep you informed of the status and any requirement from the authorities.
Service timeline: 5–10 working days for our complete service process.
Why Prakasha & Co Is Different
Company formation and brand protection need different expertise. We bring that expertise together under one roof instead of treating your incorporation and trademark as unrelated tickets.
- FCS + CA + Registered Trademark Attorney: Different professional perspectives are available within the same team handling your file.
- Bangalore-based, face-to-face support: Our office is at Sahakar Nagar, North Bangalore, giving local founders the option to meet and discuss their business personally.
- 20+ years of practical experience: Our team has handled hundreds of company registrations and thousands of trademark matters.
- Name-risk assessment before filing: We don’t treat MCA name approval as equivalent to trademark clearance.
- Long-term support: After incorporation, the same firm can continue with GST, accounting, taxation, ROC compliance and brand protection.
Our focus is not simply to complete two applications. It is to help you make the right decisions before those applications are filed.
That relationship-driven approach is particularly useful for founders who want one professional team to understand the business from its incorporation stage rather than repeatedly explaining the company and brand to different service providers.
Who Is This Company Registration + Trademark Package For?
This package is designed for businesses that want to get the **company structure and brand protection right from the beginning**.
- startup founders launching a new business and choosing their first brand name.
- Freelancers and consultants moving from individual practice to a Private Limited Company.
- Partnership firms and proprietors planning to incorporate while continuing with an established brand.
- New product and D2C businesses investing in packaging, websites and marketing from day one.
- Growing SMEs that want stronger ownership and protection around an existing or new brand.
- Startup founders preparing for investors who want their company and intellectual-property ownership properly considered.
Already have a brand? Don’t assume that years of using a name automatically mean you have exclusive trademark rights. We can first review the existing brand position and then discuss the appropriate registration strategy.
Why Apply for the Trademark Early — Not After Building the Company?
Your company can be incorporated quickly. Your brand can take years to build. That is why the trademark decision should ideally happen at the beginning, when changing a name is still relatively easy and inexpensive.
1. Find the Problem Before You Build the Brand
We check the proposed name for both MCA company registration and trademark conflicts. If the trademark search reveals a concern, you can consider another name before spending on logo design, website development, packaging, advertising and customer acquisition.
2. Start Your Brand Protection Early
Once you decide on a commercially suitable name, filing the trademark early puts the brand-protection process in motion instead of leaving it for later. This is particularly useful for startups planning to build the name across digital platforms, products, stores or multiple locations.
3. Save Cost by Handling Both Together
When company incorporation and trademark work are planned together, the same professional team understands your business, documents and proposed name once and coordinates both filings. This reduces repeated consultations and disconnected professional work.
Our professional fees start from ₹6,000 for Private Limited Company Registration and ₹3,000 for Trademark Registration. Applicable government fees are charged separately at actual rates.
4. Align Your Company Name and Brand Strategy
Your registered company name, trading name, brand, domain name and trademark do not necessarily have to be identical. We help you understand these differences before you commit to a structure that may be difficult to change later.
5. Decide the Right Owner and Trademark Class
We discuss who should own the trademark, when it should be filed and which class or classes are relevant. Making these decisions at the beginning can help avoid unnecessary assignments, corrections or additional filings later.
6. Check Your Eligibility for Lower Government Fees
Eligible applicants may qualify for the prescribed ₹4,500 trademark government fee per class instead of ₹9,000. We check the applicable applicant category and guide eligible startups and MSMEs on the relevant DPIIT or Udyam requirements.
The Synergy Most Founders Miss
Company registration answers: “Who is the business?”
Trademark registration answers: “What brand does the business own and protect?”
Planning both together gives you an opportunity to align the legal entity, brand, ownership, filing strategy and future growth before the business becomes difficult or expensive to change.
Company Registration + Trademark Package – Fees & Timeline
We keep the pricing straightforward. You pay our professional fee for the work we handle, while applicable government and statutory charges are shown separately based on the actual requirement.
| Service | Professional Fee | Government Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Private Limited Company Registration | ₹6,000 | As actually applicable |
| Trademark Registration | ₹3,000 | As actually applicable per class/category |
Combined professional fee starts from ₹9,000 for the above two services. The final quotation depends on the company structure, number of promoters, trademark classes, applicant category and any additional professional work required.
For eligible trademark applicants, the applicable government fee may be lower. We check the relevant category, including Startup India (DPIIT) and Udyam/MSME eligibility, before filing so that you do not unnecessarily pay a higher government fee.
How Quickly Can It Be Completed?
Once we receive the required documents and information, our target is to complete our professional service process within 5–10 working days.
This timeline refers to our preparation, filing and service coordination. MCA and Trademark Registry approval or examination timelines are controlled by the respective government authorities and therefore cannot be guaranteed by any professional.
No surprise package pricing. Before we start, you receive a personalised quotation explaining our professional fee and the applicable government/statutory charges separately.
Our Experience: Why the Name Check Matters
In practice, founders often come to us after completing company registration and only then ask whether the same name can be trademarked. By that stage, the business may already have a website, logo, invoices and marketing material built around the name.
Our approach is to reverse that sequence: check the proposed name first, identify potential trademark concerns, and then proceed with the company and brand filings based on the findings.
A Practical Bangalore Example
A business approaching us with an established brand wanted to formalise its company structure and obtain trademark protection. Instead of simply proceeding with the incorporation name, we first examined the proposed brand and its relevant trademark category. The exercise helped the promoter understand the distinction between having a business name and having enforceable trademark rights, allowing the filing strategy to be planned accordingly.
What this means for you: We are not looking only at whether an application can be filed. We look at whether the proposed name and filing strategy make practical sense for the business you are trying to build.
Company Registration + Trademark Package – FAQs
Here are the questions Bangalore founders commonly ask before combining company incorporation with trademark registration.
Does MCA company name approval mean the trademark is available?
No. MCA name approval and trademark registration are separate processes. A name may satisfy MCA requirements and still have a similar or conflicting trademark in the relevant class. This is why we conduct a separate trademark search before you lock the company name.
Should I apply for the trademark before or after registering my company?
It depends on your circumstances and ownership strategy. In many cases, it is sensible to start the trademark process early rather than waiting until the brand has been built. We advise you on the appropriate sequence after reviewing the proposed name and business structure.
Can the trademark be filed in my personal name instead of the company name?
It can be possible, depending on the circumstances. The important point is to decide the intended owner before filing. We discuss the ownership structure with you so that the trademark is not casually filed in the wrong name and then transferred later without considering the implications.
What is the professional fee for the combined package?
Our professional fee starts from ₹6,000 for Private Limited Company Registration and ₹3,000 for Trademark Registration. Therefore, the combined professional fee starts from ₹9,000. Applicable government and statutory fees are charged separately at the actual applicable rate.
Is ₹3,000 the complete cost of trademark registration?
₹3,000 is our starting professional fee. The applicable government trademark filing fee is additional and depends on factors such as the applicant category and number of classes. We show the professional and government components separately in the quotation.
Can I get the ₹4,500 trademark government fee?
Eligible applicants may qualify for the lower prescribed government fee of ₹4,500 per class instead of the standard ₹9,000 category. Eligibility depends on the applicable rules and applicant category. We check this before filing and guide eligible startups or MSMEs regarding the relevant DPIIT or Udyam requirements.
How many trademark classes should I register?
There is no single class that is right for every business. The class should correspond to the goods or services for which you want protection. We review your present activity and realistic business plans before recommending the relevant class or classes.
What happens if my trademark receives an examination objection?
An examination objection does not by itself mean that the application has failed. The response depends on the specific objection and the facts of the application. We can review the objection and provide the appropriate professional response or further representation where required.
How long does the complete company + trademark service take?
Our target is to complete the professional service process within 5–10 working days after receiving the required documents and information. Government processing, approval and examination timelines are controlled by MCA and the Trademark Registry and are therefore separate from our service timeline.
Can Prakasha & Co continue supporting us after incorporation?
Yes. We can continue supporting your business with GST, accounting, taxation, ROC compliance, annual filings and continuing trademark/brand-protection requirements. This allows the same professional team to understand your business beyond the initial registration.
Can I meet the team personally in Bangalore?
Yes. Prakasha & Co has a physical office at Sahakar Nagar, North Bangalore. Founders can discuss their company structure and brand requirements face-to-face with the team.
Special Strategy: Company Registration + Trademark Filing on the Same Date
Where the circumstances permit, we can plan the company incorporation and trademark application together so that once the company is incorporated, the trademark application is filed in the company’s name on the same date.
Example: If the company is incorporated on 1 January, we aim to file the trademark application in the company’s name on 1 January itself. This avoids unnecessarily leaving a gap between company formation and the company’s trademark application and creates a cleaner ownership trail from the beginning.
Planning to Start a Company? Check the Brand Before You Build It.
Before you submit your company registration application, let us review your proposed company name, brand name and business activity. A short discussion at the beginning can help you avoid much bigger branding and compliance problems later.
We will explain the practical options, check the appropriate registration and trademark requirements, discuss the filing sequence and give you a clear personalised quotation—without pushing you into an unnecessary package.
Start With a Free Initial Consultation
Private Limited Company Registration: From ₹6,000 professional fee
Trademark Registration: From ₹3,000 professional fee
Combined professional fee: From ₹9,000
Service process: 5–10 working days, subject to complete documents and information
Government fees: Charged separately at actual applicable rates
Prakasha & Co
CA, CS & Trademark Professionals
Sahakar Nagar, North Bangalore
Call / WhatsApp: 7019827351
Email: crp@prakashaandco.com
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