Trademark registration in India allows individuals and companies to register words, phrases, symbols or designs that distinguish their goods and services from others. The registration process involves filing an application, examination of the application, publication for opposition, adjudication of any oppositions, registration of the valid trademark, and issuance of a registration certificate. A trademark registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed by filing an application up to 6 months before expiration. Registered trademarks are denoted by the ® symbol, while pending applications use the TM symbol to assert ownership.