The IP India Trademark Registry provides an online portal where anyone can search for existing trademarks and check the status of trademark applications. Whether you are checking if your proposed brand name is already registered, tracking the progress of your own application, or monitoring competitors' trademark activity, here is the complete guide to using the IP India trademark portal.
The IP India Trademark Portal
The official trademark database and status tracking portal is at ipindiaonline.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch/ — the Trade Marks Public Search portal. It is freely accessible without login and allows both trademark availability searches and application status tracking.
Types of Trademark Searches
Word Mark Search: Search for existing or pending trademark applications containing a specific word or phrase. Enter the word in the search field and select the relevant class or "All Classes" for a comprehensive search. Results show all marks containing that word across all application statuses.
Vienna Code (Device/Logo Search): Logos and device marks are classified under the Vienna Classification of Figurative Elements. If you want to search for existing logo marks that look similar to your logo, search by the Vienna code corresponding to your logo's visual elements (e.g., circles, lions, stars, etc.). This is a more technical search and is useful when clearing logo trademark applications.
Application Number Search: If you know the trademark application number (provided at filing), enter it directly to view the complete application history, current status, examination report and hearing dates.
Understanding Trademark Status
- Applied For: Application filed and awaiting examination
- Formalities Check Pass: Basic formality check completed — awaiting detailed examination
- Accepted and Advertised / Send to Vienna Codification: Application accepted after examination — being prepared for publication in the Trade Marks Journal
- Advertised before Acceptance: Published in the Journal — 4-month opposition window is open
- Opposed: A third party has filed an opposition — the opposition process is pending
- Registered: Registration granted — the mark appears in the Trade Marks Register
- Objected: Examination report raised objections — applicant response needed within 30 days
- Abandoned: Application abandoned due to non-response to examination report or opposition
- Removed: Mark removed from the register due to non-use (Section 47) or other grounds
How to Track Your Own Application
Log in to the IP India e-Services portal (ipindiaservices.gov.in) with your applicant account credentials. Under "Trademark Application" → "My Applications" you can see all your pending applications, their current status, any examination reports or objection notices and upcoming hearing dates.
Trademark Journal Monitoring
The Trade Marks Journal is published weekly. Accepted trademark applications are published in the Journal for a 4-month opposition window. You can subscribe to the e-Journal at ipindia.gov.in to receive email alerts for new publications. This is essential for businesses wanting to monitor applications that may conflict with their registered trademarks.
Conclusion
The IP India trademark portal is your first stop for trademark research and status tracking. SPOTON conducts professional trademark availability searches, files trademark applications and monitors client trademarks through the full registration process. Contact us for comprehensive trademark services in Calicut and across India.
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