Quick Answer
You can check your trademark application status in India for free on the IP India website using either your application number or the applicant’s name. The portal displays your current status, examination history, and Trademark Journal publication date. Status updates typically appear within a few days of any Registry action.
How to Search by Application Number or Applicant Name
Checking your trademark status takes under a minute if you have your application number handy. Here’s the exact sequence:
- Go to the IP India Trademark Status page. Navigate to the official Trademark Registry portal (ipindiaonline.gov.in).
- Choose your search type. Select “National IRDI Number” if you have your application number, or “Application Number/Trademark” if you want to search by mark name or applicant name.
- Enter your details. Type in the application number, or the applicant name and class, then complete the captcha.
- View your status. The results page shows your current status, filing date, class, and a full history log of every action taken on the file.
- Check the journal number, if applicable. If your mark has been advertised, the results will show the Trademark Journal number and publication date.
Bookmark this page if you’re tracking multiple applications. The Registry does not send automatic status emails for most stages, so checking manually every few weeks is standard practice.
Understanding Status Terms
Each status term reflects a specific stage in the examination and registration pipeline. Use the table below to interpret exactly where your application stands.
Status Term | What It Means |
Formalities Chk Pass | Your application has cleared the initial formality check (correct forms, fees paid, documents in order) and is now in the examination queue. |
Marked for Exam | An examiner has been assigned and is reviewing your application for distinctiveness and conflicts with existing marks. |
Objected | The examiner has raised an objection, either on absolute grounds (lack of distinctiveness) or relative grounds (conflict with a prior mark). A written response is required by the deadline stated in the examination report. |
Accepted and Advertised | Your mark has cleared examination and been published in the Trademark Journal. A four-month opposition window now begins. |
Opposed | A third party has filed a notice of opposition against your mark during the publication window. |
Registered | Your mark has cleared opposition (or received none) and is officially registered for a ten-year term. |
Abandoned | The application has been treated as abandoned, typically due to a missed response deadline or unresolved objection. |
Confused about what your status means for next steps? Altacit Global can review it with you, contact info@altacit.com.
What to Do at Each Status Stage
Objected. File your response within the deadline stated in the examination report, generally 30 days. Missing this deadline is the single most common cause of an abandoned application.
Accepted and Advertised. No action is required unless someone files an opposition. Monitor the Trademark Journal listing for your class during the four-month window.
Opposed. You must file a counter-statement within two months of receiving the opposition notice. This stage often benefits from professional review, since opposition proceedings follow strict procedural timelines.
Abandoned. Check whether the abandonment resulted from a missed deadline. In some cases, a fresh application is the only path forward. In others, a restoration request may be possible depending on how much time has elapsed.
For a deeper look, see our trademark registration guide and trademark objection guide.
Track Your Trademark Status With Expert Support
Manually tracking a trademark application status in India works for straightforward filings, but objections, oppositions, and abandonment notices carry strict deadlines that are easy to miss without guidance.
Altacit Global tracks application status for clients, advises on next steps at every stage, and has offices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Coimbatore. Contact info@altacit.com to have your current status reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Trademark Status Check India
Q1: Is trademark status check free in India?
Yes. The IP India portal allows unlimited, free status checks by application number or applicant name. No login or payment is required.
Q2: How often does trademark status update?
Status updates occur whenever the Registry takes an action, such as examination, objection, or advertisement. There is no fixed schedule, so checking every two to four weeks is reasonable during active stages.
Q3: What does 'Formalities Chk Fail' mean?
This status means your application failed the initial formality check, usually due to a fee discrepancy, missing signature, or incomplete Form TM-A. You will typically need to refile or submit the missing document before the application proceeds to examination.
