Registering a trademark is just the first step tracking its progress is equally important. Many applicants in India file their trademarks but don’t know how to monitor their application status, leading to unnecessary delays or missed deadlines.
We guide will walk you through how to track your trademark registration status in India, with real-time examples, official links, and troubleshooting tips.
Why Should You Track Your Trademark Status?
Before pitching into the process, let’s understand why monitoring your trademark application is important:
- Avoid Missing Deadlines – If the Trademark Office raises an objection, you must respond within 30 days.
- Prevent Unnoticed Rejections – Some applications get rejected without the applicant realizing it.
- Estimate Approval Time – Trademark registration takes 12-18 months; tracking helps predict timelines.
- Identify Oppositions – If someone opposes your trademark, you must act quickly.
Process to Check Trademark Status in India
Method 1: Online Tracking via IP India Website (Recommended)
The fastest and most reliable way to check your trademark status is through the IP India official portal.
Steps to Check Status Online:
- Visit the IP India Trademark Status Portal:
🔗 https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch/frmmain.aspx - Enter Your Application Number
- After filing, you receive an application number (e.g., “TM-1234567”).
- Enter this number in the “Application Number” field.
(Example: If your number is TM-8765432, type exactly that.)
- Click “View”
- The system will display your current trademark status.
- Understand the Status Meaning
- Different statuses indicate where your application stands:
| Status | Meaning | Next Step |
| “New Application” | Just filed, not yet examined | Wait 3-6 months |
| “Sent for Examination” | Under review by an examiner | Wait for report |
| “Examination Report Issued” | Objection raised | File a response within 30 days |
| “Accepted & Advertised” | Published in Trademark Journal | Wait 4 months for opposition |
| “Opposed” | Someone challenged your TM | File counter-statement |
| “Registered” | TM approved ✅ | Use ® symbol |
Method 2: Checking via Trademark Journal (For Published Applications)
If your trademark is “Accepted & Advertised”, it appears in the Trademark Journal (published weekly).
- Visit the Trademark Journal Archive:
🔗 https://ipindia.gov.in/trade-marks-journals.htm - Search by Application Number
- Find the latest journal issue and Ctrl+F your number.
- Check for Oppositions
- If no one opposes within 4 months, your TM proceeds to registration.
Method 3: Email/SMS Alerts (If Enabled)
- When filing, you can opt for SMS/email updates.
- If you didn’t select this, you won’t get automatic alerts.
Example: Tracking a Trademark Application (Case Study)
Let’s say “GameCraft Studios” filed a trademark for “DragonRealm” (TM-7890123).
- Day 1 (Filing) → Status: “New Application”
- Month 4 → Status changes to “Sent for Examination”
- Month 6 → “Examination Report Issued” (Objection: Similar to an existing TM)
- GameCraft files a response within 30 days.
- Month 9 → “Accepted & Advertised” (Published in Journal)
- Month 13 → No opposition → Status changes to “Registered” ✅
What to Do If Your Trademark Status Shows an Issue?
- “Objection Raised” → File a reply with supporting documents.
- “Opposed” → Hire a lawyer to file a counter-statement.
- “Abandoned” → Likely due to no response; file a revival request.
Pro Tips for Smooth Trademark Tracking
✔ Bookmark the IP India Status Page – Check every 2-3 months.
✔ Set Calendar Reminders – Especially after “Examination Report” or “Journal Publication.”
✔ Use a Trademark Attorney – They monitor updates and handle objections professionally.
Stay Proactive to Secure Your Brand
Many trademarks get stuck or rejected simply because applicants don’t track their status. By following this guide, you can ensure your application moves smoothly toward registration.
🔍 Next Steps:
- Find your application number (from filing receipt).
- Check status today using the IP India portal.
- Act immediately if there’s an objection.
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