Trademark Status Check in India: What Each Status Means and How to Check (2026)
How to check a trademark application status in India using the official IP India portal, what each status label means, and what to do next at every stage.
Explainer · Trademarks
You filed a trademark application and the only thing you have is a number. A few weeks later you want to know where it stands, and the portal shows a short label you do not fully understand. Trademark status in India is the stage your application has reached at the Trade Marks Registry, and you can check it free on the IP India website using your application number. This page shows how to check it, what each label means, and what to do next, because some statuses carry a deadline and missing it can end the application.
- How to check: enter your application number and the captcha on the free IP India trade mark status page.
- Good but not final: Formalities Chk Pass only means the paperwork is in order.
- Clock starts: Objected and Accepted and Advertised both carry deadlines.
- No number? Find it through the IP India public search by mark name.
- Keep a record: save the page each time you check.
01How to check trademark application status on IP India
The official way to check a trademark status in India is the free status page of the Intellectual Property India website. You do not need to log in.
- Open the IP India trade mark status page at tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/estatus. The older eRegister page on ipindiaonline.gov.in also works for many users.
- Choose the application or registered mark status option, and select the national application type.
- Enter your trademark application number. This is the number printed on the filing receipt. It is usually a seven digit number.
- Enter the captcha shown on the screen and submit.
- Read the result. It shows the mark, the class, the applicant, the filing date and the current status label.
Take a screenshot or save the page when you check. The registry updates the record as the file moves, and a dated copy helps if you later need to show what the status was on a given day.
Check on a schedule
Do not check once and forget. Early statuses can change within weeks, and a status like Objected starts a clock. Pick a fixed day each week or month to look at every live application.
02Why status labels confuse people
The portal shows the registry’s own short labels, and they are written for the registry, not for the applicant.
One label, many meanings
A label like Formalities Chk Pass sounds like good news, and it is, but it only means your form and documents are in order. It does not mean the mark will be accepted. Owners often relax at this stage and then miss the next one.
Some labels carry a deadline
Objected means the examiner has raised issues. A reply is due within a fixed time from the examination report. If nobody is watching the portal, the deadline passes silently and the application can be treated as abandoned.
The portal does not warn you
The status page shows the present state. It does not send you a reminder that a date is coming. Whoever filed the application, whether an attorney, a founder or a clerk, has to keep checking. That is the real risk, and it is why a clear glossary helps.
A trademark status is not just a label. Some labels start a clock, and the portal will not tell you when it runs out.
03Trademark status glossary: what each status means and what to do next
These are the statuses you will see most often. The exact wording on the portal can differ slightly, so match by meaning.
| Status | What it means | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Formalities Chk Pass | The form and documents passed the first check. The mark has not yet been judged on merit. | Wait for examination. Keep checking the status. |
| Formalities Chk Fail | The registry found a defect in the form or documents. | Read the notice, correct the defect and respond within the time given. |
| Send to Vienna Codification | A logo or device mark is being coded by its image elements. This applies to image marks only. | No action needed. This is a routine step. |
| Marked for Exam | The application has been allotted to an examiner. | Wait for the examination report. |
| Objected | The examiner has raised objections in an examination report. | File a written reply within the time allowed (one month is the usual period). Ask for a hearing if needed. |
| Accepted and Advertised | The mark has been accepted and published in the Trade Marks Journal. | Watch for opposition. The opposition window runs from the date of publication. |
| Opposed | A third party has filed an opposition against the mark. | Respond with a counterstatement within the time allowed and prepare evidence. |
| Registered | The mark has been registered and the certificate issued. | Diarise the renewal date. Registration lasts ten years from filing. |
| Abandoned | The application was treated as abandoned, often because a reply deadline was missed. | Take advice quickly. Remedies exist but are time bound and not certain. |
| Refused | The registrar refused the application, usually after the hearing. | Consider an appeal within the time allowed, or refile with changes. |
For a longer list of every code the portal can show, see our trademark status codes glossary.
04Deadlines that matter at each stage
Two statuses create the most risk: Objected and Accepted and Advertised.
Objected: one month to reply
After an examination report, the usual time to file a reply is one month from the date of the report. Count from the report date, not from the day you first saw the status. If the reply is not filed in time, the application can be treated as abandoned.
Advertised: the opposition window
Once the mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal, others can oppose it. The opposition period is three months from publication, and it can be extended by one month on request.
If someone opposes, the applicant must file a counterstatement within a fixed time. The detailed timeline is explained in our guide to trademark opposition and the Rule 45 deadlines.
Registered: renewal
A registered mark is valid for ten years and can be renewed. Put the renewal date in a calendar the day you receive the certificate.
05If you do not have the application number
You can still find the number. Use the public search on the IP India portal to look up your mark by its name, its class or the applicant name, and read the application number from the result. Our guide on how to do a trademark search in India on the IP India public search walks through it step by step.
Once you have the number, return to the status page and check as above. If the mark was filed through an attorney, you can also ask them for the filing receipt.
06Tracking many marks without missing a date
For one mark, checking the portal by hand is fine. For a portfolio, it breaks down. Each mark has its own status, its own hearing dates and its own deadline, and a missed reply date can cost the mark.
A simple system works: one sheet or tool with the mark, the application number, the current status, the next deadline and who is responsible. Update it every time you check. If you also track court matters and want to compare tracking options beyond the national portal, see tools for tracking cases beyond NJDG. For the consumer forum side, our note on the move from CONFONET to e-Jagriti shows how another official portal changed.
07Where Claw fits
Claw is an all-in-one legaltech platform for Indian advocates, law firms, and corporate legal teams, combining AI-based case search, an AI legal assistant (Legal GPT), case management, and compliance automation across all Indian courts and tribunals.
For trademark work, the practical point is tracking and reminders. The IP India page tells you the status when you ask. Claw helps you keep the matters, hearing dates and deadlines in one place with alerts, so a date does not depend on someone remembering to check. Create a FREE Claw account to track trademark status and deadlines with alerts. Claw has a free plan for individual advocates; team and enterprise plans are paid.
08Sources and further reading
- IP India trade mark status page: tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/estatus
- Intellectual Property India: ipindia.gov.in
- Claw: clawlaw.in
Last verified October 2026. Deadlines and portal labels can change, so confirm on the official site or with a trademark attorney before relying on a date. This page is general information, not legal advice.
09Frequently asked questions
How do I check my trademark status in India?
Open the free IP India trade mark status page, enter your application number and the captcha, and submit. The result shows the mark, class, applicant and current status. No login is needed. Save a copy each time you check.
What does Objected mean in a trademark status?
Objected means the examiner has raised objections in an examination report. The applicant must file a written reply within the time allowed, usually one month from the report. If no reply is filed, the application can be treated as abandoned. A hearing may follow.
What does Accepted and Advertised mean?
It means the mark has passed examination and has been published in the Trade Marks Journal. From that date, third parties can oppose it during the opposition period. If no one opposes, the application can move towards registration.
How long does a trademark application take in India?
There is no fixed time. It depends on the registry workload, whether an objection is raised and whether anyone opposes. A clean, unopposed application moves faster than one with objections and an opposition. Check the status regularly instead of waiting for a letter.
What if my trademark status shows Abandoned?
Abandoned usually means a reply deadline was missed or a required step was not taken. Get advice from a trademark attorney quickly, because remedies exist but are time bound and not certain. Check the notice and dates on the portal first.
Can I get alerts for trademark deadlines?
The IP India status page shows the current status but does not remind you of deadlines. You can set your own calendar reminders or use a tracking tool. You can create a free Claw account to track trademark status and deadlines with alerts.