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IP India — Well-Known Trademark supporting documents upload limits
| Document | Max size | Min size | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting documents for a Well-Known Trademark request (online filing) PDF only; 20 MB per document. | 20 MB | — |
Where this number comes from
“The supporting documents shall be uploaded in PDF format only and the file size of each document shall not exceed 20 MB.”
— Step-by-Step Guide for Well-Known Trademark Supporting Document Filing (IP India), PDF created 2026-05-08. Checked October 2026.
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Questions
What is the maximum PDF size for IP India — Well-Known Trademark supporting documents?
Supporting documents for a Well-Known Trademark request (online filing): 20 MB. Source: ipindia.gov.in, checked October 2026.
IP India — Well-Known Trademark supporting documents still rejects my PDF. Why?
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