How to Check Trademark Status Online in India
Filed a trademark and want to know what is happening next? This guide shows how to use the official IP India Trade Marks portal, find the correct application, understand common status terms such as Objected, Accepted & Advertised, Opposed and Registered, and decide what action is actually required.
Status + documents + deadline.
A trademark status is useful only when you connect it to the latest Registry document and the next procedural deadline.
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Where should you check trademark status online in India?
Use the official Trade Marks Registry services available through IP India. The current IP India e-services page separately lists Trademark Public Search and Trademark Status, while the e-Register/application-status service provides the record for a specific application.
Use the right tool: Public Search is for finding existing marks and locating an application. Application Status / e-Register is for following a specific filed trademark application after you have the application number.
As of October 2026, the Trade Marks public-search and e-Register services use an OTP-based access step with email or mobile plus captcha verification. That is a portal-access control; it does not change the underlying application status.
Bookmark the official portal, not a search-result screenshot. Trademark status changes over time. A screenshot from an old WhatsApp message or a third-party website may no longer reflect the live Registry record.
Keep these details ready before checking trademark status
The application number is the cleanest way to identify a filed trademark. If you do not have it, gather enough information to distinguish your mark from similar applications.
- Trademark application number
- Filing date
- Trademark class
- Applicant / proprietor name
- Exact word mark
- Applicant name
- Relevant class
- Agent / attorney details if known
- Latest examination report
- Response filed
- Hearing notice
- Opposition / journal details
If the mark is a logo/device mark, the application number becomes even more important because searching only the visible words may not reliably identify the exact record.
How to check trademark application status online in India
The portal design can change, but the logic is straightforward: enter through the official IP India Trade Marks status service, authenticate where required, search the application and then inspect the complete record.
Open IP India
Go to the official IP India e-services area and choose Trade Marks status / e-Register.
Complete portal access
Use the current email/mobile OTP and captcha workflow shown by the Trade Marks service.
Enter application number
Use the exact trademark application number for the most reliable result.
Open the application
Confirm mark name, applicant, class and filing date before relying on the status.
Read the history
Check examination, response, hearing, journal, opposition and order documents where available.
Note the next action
Record any response, hearing, opposition or renewal step that needs follow-up.
Do not read only one line. If the portal says “Objected”, the examination report matters. If it says “Opposed”, the opposition record matters. If it says “Accepted & Advertised”, the journal publication date matters.
How to find your trademark application through IP India Public Search
The official Trademark Public Search is useful when the application number is missing or when you want to check similar existing marks before filing.
Search using the mark and the correct class
Trademark protection is organised by classes of goods and services. The Trade Marks Act provides for classification according to the international classification system, so a useful search should consider the relevant class rather than relying on the brand name alone.
Wordmark search
Search the brand wording and reasonable variations. Compare proprietor, class and application number.
Class check
Confirm whether the mark is filed in the class relevant to the goods or services you are reviewing.
Similar marks
Do not search only exact spelling. Similar-looking or similar-sounding marks can matter during examination and opposition.
For a new filing, use trademark registration support together with a proper availability search rather than treating an exact-name public search as a clearance opinion.
Common Indian trademark status meanings in plain English
Status wording is shorthand for a stage in the Registry workflow. The current Trade Marks SOP describes examination, show-cause hearing, advertisement, opposition and registration as distinct stages.
| Status | What it usually indicates | What you should check next |
|---|---|---|
| Formalities Chk Pass | Initial filing formalities have passed. | Wait for / monitor substantive examination. |
| Marked for Exam | The application is in the examination workflow. | Watch for the examination report. |
| Objected | Registry has raised examination objections. | Open the examination report and verify response/hearing position. |
| Accepted & Advertised / Advertised | The mark has reached Trade Marks Journal publication. | Note the journal date and opposition stage. |
| Opposed | A third party has initiated opposition proceedings. | Check notice, counter-statement, evidence and hearing deadlines. |
| Registered | The mark has been entered on the register. | Download/retain certificate and track renewal. |
| Abandoned | The application has stopped proceeding because a required procedural step was not completed or otherwise ceased. | Review history and professional options immediately. |
| Refused | The Registry has refused registration. | Read the order and assess any available remedy. |
| Withdrawn | The application has been withdrawn. | Confirm the withdrawal record and future filing strategy. |
Status labels are not legal advice. A single word cannot tell you whether a deadline has expired, whether a response was properly filed, or whether an order can be challenged.
Trademark “Objected” is not the same as trademark “Rejected”
An examination objection means the application has encountered substantive issues during examination. The applicant should review the actual examination report and address the stated grounds through the applicable response and hearing process.
What to check immediately
- Date of the examination report.
- Sections / grounds cited by the Examiner.
- Whether a written response has been filed.
- Whether the Registry has issued a show-cause hearing notice.
- Whether the applicant or agent contact details are receiving Registry communications.
The official Trade Marks SOP states that where objections are not met after consideration of the examination response, the application moves to a show-cause hearing. This is why the latest document history is more useful than the headline “Objected” status alone.
What happens after a trademark is accepted and advertised?
Under the Trade Marks Act, accepted applications are advertised in the prescribed manner. Publication opens the statutory opposition stage before final registration.
No opposition filed
Once the opposition period has run and the application otherwise satisfies the statutory requirements, the mark can proceed toward registration.
Monitor until RegisteredOpposition filed
The application enters opposition proceedings. The applicant must review the notice and comply with the counter-statement, evidence and hearing procedure.
Do not miss the response timelineThe Registry’s current SOP explains that after acceptance, the trademark is published in the Trade Marks Journal and, if no opposition is filed within the prescribed period, it becomes eligible for registration. If opposed, the opposition must be decided before registration can proceed.
Registered, Refused, Abandoned or Withdrawn: what each outcome means for you
These statuses require different decisions. Registration moves you into certificate and renewal management; refusal or abandonment requires a review of the order/history; withdrawal generally means the application will not continue.
Registered
Keep the registration certificate and confirm the registered proprietor, class, specification and renewal calendar. A registered trademark is entered on the register and remains subject to the Act.
Refused
Read the refusal order and the procedural history. Do not simply file a duplicate application without understanding the reason for refusal.
Abandoned
Identify what step was missed and when. The appropriate response depends on the procedural history and whether any remedy remains available.
Withdrawn
Confirm that the withdrawal was intentional and assess whether a fresh filing or revised trademark strategy is needed.
Section 23 of the Trade Marks Act governs registration after acceptance and the opposition stage. The current Registry SOP also notes that a registered trademark is valid for ten years and may be renewed for further ten-year periods.
How to track trademark status without checking the portal every day
A useful trademark tracker records the stage, last Registry document, last action taken and the next deadline. That is more reliable than repeatedly looking at a status label with no context.
Save application number
Keep the application number, class and applicant name in your compliance tracker.
Save every Registry document
Download examination reports, notices, journal references and orders.
Record actions
Note when responses, hearings, counter-statements or evidence are filed.
Calendar deadlines
Track response, hearing, opposition and renewal dates separately.
Verify final status
Do not close the file until the expected Registry result is visible and documented.
Simple tracking format: Application No. | Mark | Class | Current Status | Last Registry Document | Last Action | Next Action | Deadline | Owner.
20 practical questions about checking trademark status in India
Use these answers to distinguish the search portal, the application-status record and the procedural meaning of each trademark stage.
How can I check trademark status online in India?
Use the official IP India Trade Marks e-Register / Application Status service. After completing the portal access steps, search using the trademark application number and review the current application record, status and available documents.
What is the official website to check trademark application status in India?
The official source is the Trade Marks Registry service operated by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks under IP India. Avoid relying only on third-party status websites for legal or deadline decisions.
Do I need the trademark application number to check status?
The application number is the most reliable identifier for checking a specific application. If you do not have it, first locate the mark through the official trademark public search using the mark name, proprietor and relevant class.
Can I check trademark status by brand name?
Use the IP India public search to locate matching applications by word mark and class. Once you identify the correct application, use its application number to review the status record.
What does 'Formalities Chk Pass' mean?
It generally indicates that the application has passed the initial formalities check. It does not mean the trademark has been examined on substantive grounds or registered.
What does 'Marked for Exam' mean?
It generally indicates that the application is in the examination workflow. The next important record is typically the examination report or a status showing whether objections were raised or the mark was accepted.
What does 'Objected' mean in trademark status?
It means the Trade Marks Registry has raised one or more examination objections. Review the examination report and the response/hearing position instead of treating 'Objected' as a final refusal.
What does 'Accepted & Advertised' or advertised status mean?
It indicates that the application has reached the journal-publication stage. After advertisement, third parties have the statutory opposition period to oppose the registration.
What does 'Opposed' mean?
It means a third party has filed opposition proceedings against the application after advertisement. The applicant must follow the opposition procedure and applicable response/evidence deadlines.
What does 'Registered' mean?
It means the trademark has been entered on the register and registration has been completed. Check the registration certificate, proprietor details, class and renewal/validity information as well.
What does 'Abandoned' mean in trademark status?
It generally indicates that the application has ceased to proceed because a required step was not completed within the applicable process or timeline. The exact record and history should be reviewed before deciding what remedy, if any, is available.
What does 'Refused' mean?
It indicates that registration has been refused by the Trade Marks Registry. Review the order, date and procedural history to identify any available appeal or other legal step.
What does 'Withdrawn' mean?
It generally means the application has been withdrawn rather than proceeding to registration. Check the application history to confirm when and on what basis the withdrawal occurred.
Is 'Objected' the same as 'Rejected'?
No. An objection is part of examination and may be answered by filing a response and, where necessary, attending a hearing. Refusal is a later adverse decision. Always read the examination report and status history.
How do I know whether my trademark has been published in the Trade Marks Journal?
Check the application status and the journal-publication details in the official record. If the mark has been advertised, note the journal number and publication date because the opposition timeline runs from publication.
How long is the trademark opposition period in India?
Under the current statutory framework, opposition may be filed within the prescribed period after advertisement or re-advertisement. Before acting on a deadline, confirm the current Trade Marks Act/Rules and the publication date shown in the official record.
Can I check trademark status without paying a fee?
The official online search and status-viewing services are intended for public access, although the portal currently uses login/OTP and captcha controls. Separate filing, inspection or certified-document services may have their own requirements or fees.
Why is my trademark status not changing for a long time?
A status may remain unchanged while the application is waiting for examination, response review, hearing, opposition processing or another Registry action. Check the document history, notices and any pending applicant action rather than relying only on the headline status.
Should I use trademark public search or application status?
Use public search to find existing marks, similar marks and application numbers. Use application status / e-Register to follow a specific filed application and its procedural history.
What should I send CompanyJi for a trademark status review?
Share the trademark application number, mark name, applicant/proprietor name, class, screenshot or current status wording, and any examination report, hearing notice, opposition notice or Registry order available.
Use IP India as the source of truth for live trademark status
The status portal and public search are dynamic services. Check the live Registry record before relying on a deadline, legal outcome or filing decision.
- IP India — E-Services: official links for Trademark Public Search and Trademark Status.
- Trade Marks Registry — e-Register / Application Status: current application-status service.
- Trade Marks Registry — Public Search: current public-search service for existing marks.
- Trade Marks Act, 1999: statutory framework for examination, advertisement, opposition and registration.
- Trade Marks Registry — Standard Operating Procedure: examination, hearing, advertisement, opposition and registration workflow.
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