Trademark Status Check: Check Trademark Application and Registration Status Online
By the LegalDev India Tax Compliance Team
A trademark status check shows where your application or registered mark stands at IP India. Open the eRegister portal, choose National/IRDI Number, enter your application number and captcha, and read the status. No number? Search by brand or proprietor name on IP India Public Search. Statuses such as Objected or Opposed carry fixed deadlines.
You filed your trademark application weeks or months ago, and all you have is a number in an email. The portal shows a one-word status, and you can't tell whether that word means "wait" or "act this week." This page decodes each status and gives you the next move for every one.
What Is Trademark Status Check?
A trademark status check is a free lookup on the Indian Trade Marks Registry's records. It tells you which stage a trademark application has reached, or whether a registered mark is still valid.
IP India's own guidelines say the module is meant for owners and applicants. Owners can see the uncertified electronic register entry, the present status of the mark, the next renewal date and a scanned registration certificate. Applicants can see their status, the examination report and any opposition status. The guidelines add that the data can contain errors and omissions, which you fix by applying to the concerned Registry with supporting documents.
Think of it as the tracking page for a courier parcel. It tells you the stage, but it does not tell you when the next move is due. That part is on you, and the sections below show how to work it out.
Why Is Trademark Status Check Important?
Because the clock on your application keeps running whether or not you look at the portal. Two examples from the Trade Marks Rules, 2017:
An examination report must be answered within one month of receipt (Rule 33(4)).
A counter-statement to an opposition is due within two months of receiving the notice (Section 21(2) and Rule 44).
Miss either one and the application can be treated as abandoned. A quick status check every couple of weeks is how you catch a change before a deadline passes.
Who Should Check Trademark Status?
Applicants and founders waiting on a filing, especially if an agent filed it for you and you have no direct login
Registered owners who need the renewal date and want to confirm the record is correct
Buyers, investors and licensees doing due diligence on a brand before a deal
Brand managers watching a competitor's or supplier's marks
IP professionals running docket reviews for several clients
How to Check Trademark Application Status Online
You can check the status online in five steps on the IP India eRegister portal, using your application number. It costs nothing. The portal moved in the 2026 website revamp, so old bookmarks may fail or redirect.
Step 1: Visit the IP India eRegister Portal
Go to the status page at tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/estatus. You can also start from ipindia.gov.in and follow Trade Marks → Track Proceedings → Track Application Status, which redirects to the same page according to sources reviewed in 2026.
Some guides say you must verify with an email or mobile OTP before searching. Others say no login is needed. Which one you see may depend on the portal version. If an OTP arrives, use an email or number you can access right now.
Avoid third-party "tracker" sites. They mirror the Registry's record with a delay.
Step 2: Select "Trade Mark Application / Registered Mark"
On the status page, choose the option labelled Trade Mark Application / Registered Mark. IP India's guidelines describe this as the route when you know the application number, which is the same number as the registered mark number.
The other option is "Find Details without Trade Mark Number/Application Number." That is covered below.
Step 3: Choose National / IRDI Number
Pick National/IRDI Number. "National" is any mark filed directly at the Indian Registry. IRDI stands for International Registration Designating India, which is a Madrid Protocol registration extended to India.
If you filed through an Indian agent or the e-filing portal, "National" is almost certainly the right choice. If you hold an international registration that names India, use the IRDI number instead.
Step 4: Enter Application Number and Captcha
Type the number exactly as printed, with no spaces or dashes, and enter the captcha. Then click View.
Application numbers are usually 7 to 8 digits. If the portal says "no record found," the number is probably mistyped, or the application is very new and has not appeared yet. Try again after a day before concluding anything.
Step 5: View Trademark Status and Details
You will see the status label, the mark, class, proprietor name, filing date, and a history of actions. The guidelines say applicants can also open the examination report and see opposition status from this module.
Write down three things before you close the tab:
1The exact status wording
2The date of the last action
You'll use all three to work out your deadline in the next sections.
How to Check Trademark Status Without Application Number
If you don't have the number, find it on the IP India Public Search portal by searching the brand or proprietor name, then paste that number into the eRegister. This works for your own mark or for anyone else's.
Use IP India Public Search
Public Search sits at ipindiaservices.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch. One 2026 guide places it at tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/ESEARCH instead, so use the link that opens from the IP India home page if one fails. It needs no login. It supports wordmark, phonetic and Vienna code searches, and it is the tool behind any general trademark search in India.
Search by Trademark Name
Enter the brand name as a wordmark. Run it twice: once exactly and once phonetically. A brand spelled "Kesari" will not surface "Kesri" in an exact search, and the Registry compares sound as well as spelling when it examines marks.
Search by Proprietor Name
Search the applicant's name when you don't know the brand's exact wording, for example when a supplier hands you a company name but not a logo. Try short forms and the registered company name, since "Pvt. Ltd." and "Private Limited" can produce different results.
Filter by Class and Jurisdiction
Narrow results by trademark class, and look for any status or Registry-office filter the screen offers. The Registry has five offices: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad. A class filter alone often cuts hundreds of results to a handful.
Trademark Status Meanings Explained
Each status label marks one stage of the application. Some mean "wait," while others start a deadline. Here are the eight you will see most.
New Application / Filed
The Registry has received your application and recorded the number and filing date. Early labels around this stage, such as formalities check and marked for examination, show it moving through internal checks. Nothing is due from you. Check that the name, class and goods or services are recorded the way you filed them, because errors are easiest to fix now.
Objected
The examiner has raised grounds in an examination report. Typically these are absolute grounds under Section 9, such as a mark that is descriptive, or relative grounds under Section 11, such as similarity to an earlier mark. Your clock starts on receipt of the report. See what to do.
Opposed
After your mark was published, a third party filed a notice of opposition on Form TM-O. A fresh deadline now applies to you, and it is a strict one. See what to do.
Accepted and Advertised
The Registry accepted the mark and published it in the Trade Marks Journal. Anyone may oppose within four months of publication. You will also see "Advertised before Acceptance," which means the mark was published before final acceptance, so the examination stage may not be fully closed. No opposition after four months usually means you move on to registration, but check the portal for the final entry.
Registered
The Registry has granted registration and issued the certificate. Registration lasts ten years, counted from the date of application under Section 25. Use the renewal date shown on the register, and put it in a diary now.
Abandoned
The application has been treated as abandoned. The usual causes are a missed reply to an examination report or a missed counter-statement to an opposition (Section 21(2)). It is not always the end of the road, as the abandoned section explains.
Withdrawn
The applicant chose to withdraw the application. This is common after an opposition if the parties settle, or if a business changes its branding plans. A withdrawn application cannot be revived. You would file again.
Removed / Expired
A registered mark appears as removed when the ten-year term ended and renewal did not happen. Renewal can be filed up to six months before expiry, and late renewal is possible with a surcharge in the period after expiry. If the mark has already been removed, restoration is possible within limits, but costs and risk are higher than renewing on time.
Trademark Status Table: Status, Meaning and Next Step
This table shows who must act at each stage and how long you have. It was written for this page, not taken from IP India. Deadlines come from the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and Trade Marks Rules, 2017 as reported in 2026 sources. Check the actual notice for your dates.
| Status | What It Means | Who Moves Next | Your Clock | Next Step |
|---|
| New Application / Filed | Received and recorded | Registry | None | Verify details; check back in 2 weeks |
| Objected | Examiner raised grounds | You | 1 month from receipt (Rule 33(4)) | Read report; file reply; prepare for hearing |
| Accepted and Advertised | Published in the Journal | Third parties | 4 months for others to oppose (Section 21(1)) | Watch for Opposed; no action needed from you |
| Opposed | Third party filed TM-O | You | 2 months for counter-statement (Section 21(2)/Rule 44) | File counter-statement; gather evidence |
| Refused | Registry rejected after the process | You (appeal) | Check the order | Review order; consider appeal under Section 91 |
| Registered | Granted and certified | You | Renewal at ten years | Download certificate; diarise renewal |
| Abandoned | Application treated as dropped | You | Check the order | Find reason; seek relief or refile |
| Withdrawn | Applicant withdrew | None | None | File a new application if still needed |
| Removed / Expired | Not renewed | You | Check restoration limits | Restore or refile |
What to Do for Each Trademark Status
What to Do If Status Is Objected
1Download and read the examination report. Identify whether the ground is Section 9 (the mark itself) or Section 11 (conflict with another mark). The status module lets applicants view it, and many practitioners also pull it from the e-filing account.
2Count one month from the date you received it. Some practitioners report a one-month extension on request. Do not plan around it.
3File a written reply answering each ground, with evidence such as proof of use or distinctiveness, and an affidavit where needed.
4Prepare for a hearing. The Registrar may fix a hearing if the reply doesn't resolve the objection. Ignoring a hearing notice can lead to a refusal or abandonment.
Related reading: how to write a trademark objection reply.
What to Do If Status Is Opposed
1Read the TM-O notice to see who opposed and on what grounds.
2File your counter-statement within two months of receiving the notice. This period is not extendable, and missing it means the application is deemed abandoned.
3Expect an evidence round. The opponent's evidence is due within two months of receiving your counter-statement. The Delhi High Court has held in the Sun Pharma line of cases that the Registrar has no power to extend this two-month period, as reported by R K Dewan & Co.
4Consider settlement. Many oppositions end in a coexistence agreement or withdrawal.
Related reading: responding to a trademark opposition.
What to Do If Status Is Registered
1Download the registration certificate from the portal.
2Check the record for the correct name, class and goods or services. Errors are corrected by applying to the Registry with supporting documents.
3Note the renewal date and set a reminder at least six months before it. See trademark renewal in India.
4Start using ® (see the ™ or ® section below).
What to Do If Status Is Abandoned
1Find out why. Open the history and the last order. Was it a missed reply, a missed counter-statement, or a non-appearance?
2Check whether the notice was received. If it never reached you, or the record is wrong, a request to the Registry or an appeal may be an option.
3If there's no remedy, file a new application. You lose the earlier filing date, so check for newer conflicting filings before you pay again.
Your Deadline Clock: A Worked Example
The portal shows a status, but your deadline runs from a date in a notice. Here is an illustrative timeline. The dates are made up to show how the counting works.
| Event | Example Date | Clock | Deadline |
|---|
| Examination report received | 10 Nov 2026 | 1 month | 10 Dec 2026 |
| Mark published in Journal | 1 Mar 2027 | 4 months for others to oppose | 1 Jul 2027 |
| Opposition notice received | 15 Jul 2027 | 2 months, no extension | 15 Sep 2027 |
| Counter-statement received by opponent | 20 Sep 2027 | 2 months for evidence | 20 Nov 2027 |
Three points to take from this. First, the clocks run from receipt or publication dates in the notice, not from the day you noticed a change on the portal. Second, the examination reply clock restarts nothing: each stage has its own. Third, the portal can lag behind the Registry, so diarise from the document, not from the status label.
Can You Use ™ or ® at Each Status?
You can use ™ at any time. You can use ® only once the mark shows Registered. Using ® earlier, for a mark that is only filed, objected or opposed, can attract action under Section 107 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, which covers falsely representing a mark as registered.
A "pending" status does not give you rights to sue as a registered owner. It does give you a filing date, which matters if someone else files a similar mark later.
How to Check Trademark Status by Class
The eRegister is built around an application number, so a class-wise check is done in Public Search. Choose the class that matches what you sell, then read the statuses on every similar mark in it.
Understanding Trademark Classes
India follows the Nice Classification. There are 45 classes: 1 to 34 for goods and 35 to 45 for services. A single application can cover one class or several, and each class has its own fee. A mark may be registered in one class and conflict-free there, yet blocked in another.
Selecting the Right Class for Search
Choose by what you actually sell, not by your industry name. A skincare brand selling creams belongs in Class 3 (cosmetics). If it also runs an online store, Class 35 (retail services) matters too. See the full list of trademark classes to match your goods.
Class-Wise Status Check Example
Take a made-up skincare brand, "Kesari Naturals." A Public Search for the name in Class 3 might return a list like this. The marks and statuses below are invented to show how to read results.
| Mark | Class | Status | What It Tells You |
|---|
| Kesari Natural | 3 | Registered | Direct conflict; high risk |
| Kesar Naturals | 3 | Objected | Pending; may be refused or accepted |
| Kesari Naturals | 35 | Abandoned | Dead in that class; low risk |
| Kesari Foods | 29 | Registered | Different goods; check similarity |
A registered mark in your class and a near-identical name is the one result that should change your plans. An abandoned mark is usually a green light, but confirm it is not being revived.
Benefits of Trademark Status Check
Track Application Progress
A trademark application can pass through several stages over many months. Regular checks tell you whether it is moving or sitting. If the status hasn't changed in a long stretch, you have a reason to ask your agent or the Registry what is happening.
Avoid Missing Deadlines
The two hard deadlines in this process are the one-month examination reply and the two-month counter-statement. A status check helps you notice the change that starts either clock.
Respond to Objections on Time
An objection reply is a one-shot filing. Knowing you're "Objected" early leaves time to gather proof of use, which is often what turns a Section 9 ground around.
Verify Competitor or Supplier Trademarks
Before signing with a supplier or launching against a rival, run this quick check:
1Search the brand name and the owner's name in Public Search.
2Note the class, status and filing date of each result.
3Confirm that the party you're dealing with is the proprietor on the record.
4For a registered mark, check the renewal date to confirm it is still alive.
5Save the result page or a screenshot with the date.
Common Trademark Status Check Mistakes to Avoid
Entering the wrong application number
A single wrong digit usually gives "no record found" or, worse, a different company's mark. Copy the number from the receipt, check the class and proprietor on the result, and confirm that they match your filing.
Ignoring objection deadlines
The most expensive mistake is reading "Objected" as "the Registry is still working on it." It means you're the one working. Diarise the date from the report itself.
Confusing application status with registration status
"Accepted and Advertised" is not "Registered," and neither is "Opposed." Only Registered grants a registered mark's rights and the use of ®. Many founders start using ® at acceptance and create exposure for themselves.
FAQs About Trademark Status Check
Open the eRegister at tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/estatus, select Trade Mark Application / Registered Mark, choose National/IRDI Number, enter your application number and captcha, and click View.
Yes. IP India does not charge to view status on the eRegister or to search in Public Search.
Yes. Use IP India Public Search to find the mark by name or proprietor, copy its application number, then enter it in the eRegister.
The examiner has raised grounds against your mark. You must reply within one month of receiving the report.
A third party has filed a notice of opposition. You must file a counter-statement within two months, and that period cannot be extended.
An objection comes from the Registry's examiner during examination. An opposition comes from a third party after your mark is published in the Journal.
The Registry has treated the application as dropped, usually because of a missed reply or counter-statement. Check the last order to see whether any remedy is available.
Timelines vary a lot with objections and oppositions. One source says at least 6 to 12 months, but no official standard time applies to every case.
No. Use ™ until the status shows Registered.
Every two weeks is a sensible habit. Check immediately if you receive an email or notice from the Registry.
Open the registered mark in the eRegister. The record shows the next renewal date, and registration lasts ten years from the date of application.
IP India's guidelines say applicants can view the examination report from the status module. You may also find it in your e-filing account.