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Want to know the current status of your trademark application? This guide provides a simple, step-by-step process to check your trademark registration status online. Stay informed and ensure your brand's legal protection with ease.
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STEPS TO CHECK TRADEMARK REGISTRATION STATUS ONLINE • STEP- 1 • Visit the IP India Website: • Open the official Intellectual Property India website: ipindia.gov.in. • This website provides all trademark-related services, including status tracking.
STEP-2& STEP-3 • Navigate to the Trademark Section: • Click on the "Trademarks" tab on the homepage. • Select "Trade Mark Application/Registered Mark" to proceed. • Enter Application Details: • Input the trademark application number you received upon filing. • Enter the CAPTCHA code for verification.
STEP-4 • VIEW THE CURRENT STATUS: • Once submitted, you will see the application status, which could include: • New Application: YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED SUCCESSFULLY. • FORMALITIES CHECK PASS/FAIL: INDICATES WHETHER THE INITIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPLETE. • MARKED FOR EXAMINATION: THE TRADEMARK IS UNDER EXAMINATION BY THE REGISTRAR. • OBJECTED: THE EXAMINER HAS RAISED CONCERNS THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. • ADVERTISED IN JOURNAL: THE TRADEMARK HAS BEEN PUBLISHED FOR PUBLIC OPPOSITION. • OPPOSED: A THIRD PARTY HAS FILED OPPOSITION TO YOUR TRADEMARK. • REGISTERED: THE TRADEMARK HAS BEEN APPROVED AND REGISTERED. • ABANDONED/REFUSED: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN REFUSED DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE OR OPPOSITION.
UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT TRADEMARK STATUSES • EACH TRADEMARK APPLICATION GOES THROUGH MULTIPLE STAGES BEFORE REGISTRATION. HERE ARE SOME COMMON STATUSES AND WHAT THEY MEAN: • Accepted & Advertised: The application has been accepted and published in the journal for potential opposition. • Exam Report Issued: The examiner has reviewed the application and may have raised concerns. • Opposition Pending: A third party has opposed the registration, and a legal proceeding is required. • Registered: The application has been approved, and you can now use the registered trademark symbol (\u00ae). • Withdrawn: The applicant has voluntarily withdrawn the application.
CONCLUSION For more information and expert assistance, consider consulting a legal professional specializing in intellectual property law. You can also reach out to Online Legal India for expert guidance on trademark registration and related services. goodbye.