{"id":23727,"date":"2021-01-08T15:12:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T09:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=23727"},"modified":"2024-11-19T11:32:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T06:02:29","slug":"how-to-check-the-trademark-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-check-the-trademark-status\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check the Trademark Status?- Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">In\nthis Article, we will learn the steps following which you can easily learn the\nstatus of your Trademark. However, first, let us brief you a little about what\nis a trademark and the different status of Trademark. The knowledge and exact\nmeaning of different Trademark status helps us to deal with every status in the\nproper and relevant manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\ntrademark is also popularly known as brand name in the layman&#8217;s language. It is\na symbol that represents a company. It can be a word, a picture, a letter,\nlabel, device, or a blend of everything that has been stated. It acts as a tool\nusing which the general public can differentiate between the goods and services\noffered to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always suggested to choose a trademark that is easy to remember, express and short. The best trademarks are usually created by originating the words or forming an exclusive geometrical design. <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\"><strong>Trademarks in India<\/strong><\/a> are classified into two classes that is Goods (Class 1 to 34) and Services (Class 35 to Class 45).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-check-the-trademark-status\/#Different_Types_of_Trademark_status_in_India\" >Different Types\nof Trademark status in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-check-the-trademark-status\/#Procedure_to_Check_Trademark_Status_Online\" >Procedure to Check\nTrademark Status Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-check-the-trademark-status\/#How_to_Do_the_Public_Search_of_a_Trademark\" >How to Do the Public\nSearch of a Trademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-check-the-trademark-status\/#How_to_Check_the_Class_of_a_Good_or_a_Service\" >How to Check\nthe Class of a Good or a Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-check-the-trademark-status\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_of_Trademark_status_in_India\"><\/span>Different Types\nof Trademark status in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Various Trademark Status in India are explained below-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Various-Trademark-Status-in-India-are-explained-below.png\" alt=\"Types of Trademark status\" class=\"wp-image-23728\" width=\"546\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Various-Trademark-Status-in-India-are-explained-below.png 985w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Various-Trademark-Status-in-India-are-explained-below-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Various-Trademark-Status-in-India-are-explained-below-768x781.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>New\nApplication<\/strong>\u2013 It means that a new Application for the registration of a\ntrademark has been filed in the Trademark office. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formalities\nCheck Pass<\/strong>\u2013 It means that the application has been filed correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formalities\nCheck Fail<\/strong>\u2013 It means that the application has not been filed in the proper\nmanner and amendment form may be filed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Send to\nVienna Codification<\/strong>\u2013 If Application contains logo then it\u2019s data is sorted\nas per Vienna codification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marked\nfor Exam<\/strong>\u2013 It means that the application will be examined by the Examiner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objected<\/strong>\u2013\nIt means that the application has been objected by the Trademark Registry and\nan examination report has been generated, to which a reply is required in a\nreasonable period of time. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exam\nReport Issued<\/strong>\u2013It means that either the application has been accepted or\nsome other query has been raised by the examiner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ready for\nShow Cause Hearing<\/strong>\u2013 It means that the application has been issued for\nhearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abandoned<\/strong>\u2013\nIt means that if the reply to the examination report has not been provided\nwithin the given time period then it is marked as abandoned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advertised\nbefore accepted<\/strong>\u2013 The trademark has been published in the Trademark Journal\nwithout user evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accepted &amp; Advertised<\/strong>\u2013 The\ntrademark has been published in the Trademark Journal with user evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opposed<\/strong>&#8211; It means that an opposition to Trademark Application has\nbeen filed by third Party regarding the registration of the trademark. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registered<\/strong>&#8211; It means that the trademark you have applied for has\nbeen registered successfully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refused<\/strong>&#8211; It means that the application is refused by the\ndepartment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_Check_Trademark_Status_Online\"><\/span>Procedure to Check\nTrademark Status Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let us learn the process using which you can check the status of the trademark you have applied for.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong>Firstly, you have to type <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/\">https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/<\/a><\/em><\/strong> on your web browser and press enter.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image.png\" alt=\"Procedure to Check Trademark Status Online\" class=\"wp-image-23729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The above-mentioned page will appear on your screen.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong>Now, that the screen has appeared, you have to click on the \u201cTrademarks\u201d section, which is in bright blue colour. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Trademarks\u201d section\" class=\"wp-image-23731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-1.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-1-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This\npage will appear on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong>Now, place your cursor on the related links, and the following options will appear. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Trademarks\" class=\"wp-image-23732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-2.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-2-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>4. <\/strong>To learn the status of your trademark application, click on trademark status, and a message saying that \u201cYou are about to proceed to an external website. Click on Ok to proceed\u201d will appear on your screen. Click on YES to move forward. After you click on YES, the following screen will appear. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Click on Ok to proceed\" class=\"wp-image-23734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>5. <\/strong>Click on the Trade Mark Application\/ Registered Mark option, and the following screen will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-4.png\" alt=\"Trade Mark Application\" class=\"wp-image-23735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-4.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-4-300x134.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>6. <\/strong>Now, choose National IRDI Number, and the following screen will appear, in which you can type the application number of the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-search\" title=\"trademark class search\"><strong>trademark search<\/strong><\/a>\n whose status you wish to check. Though, you have to make sure to type the code correctly (This is to ensure, that you are a human, and not a robot) <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-5.png\" alt=\"National IRDI Number\" class=\"wp-image-23736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-5.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-5-300x126.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>7. <\/strong>Once, you have filled the application number and the code shown correctly, the entire status of the trademark will appear before your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_the_Public_Search_of_a_Trademark\"><\/span>How to Do the Public\nSearch of a Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is done to check that how many similar or identical trademarks are already registered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> For this, you have to click on the public search mentioned in the related links.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-6.png\" alt=\"Public Search of a Trademark\" class=\"wp-image-23738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-6.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-6-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong>Upon clicking, a message saying \u201cYou are about to proceed to an external website. Click on Ok to proceed\u201d will appear on your screen. Click on YES to move forward. After you click on YES, the following screen will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-7.png\" alt=\"proceed to an external website\" class=\"wp-image-23739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-7.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-7-300x105.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong>You have to type the name and class of the trademark you want to learn more about. Suppose you type cipla, a trademark that belongs to a pharmaceutical company, then its class must be 5. Upon typing the same, the following result will appear. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"617\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-8.png\" alt=\" class of the trademark \" class=\"wp-image-23740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-8.png 617w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-8-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_the_Class_of_a_Good_or_a_Service\"><\/span>How to Check\nthe Class of a Good or a Service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To check the class of a good or service for your registered Trademark in order to examine your Trademark Status, following Step is required to be followed-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong>Click on classification of goods and services from the given options. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Check the Class of a Good\" class=\"wp-image-23742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-9.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-9-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong>Upon clicking, a message saying \u201cYou are about to proceed to an external website. Click on Ok to proceed\u201d will appear on your screen. Click on YES to move forward. After you click on YES, the following screen will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-10.png\" alt=\"Click on Ok to proceed\" class=\"wp-image-23743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-10.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-10-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong>Now, suppose we type ice cream in the Search term, the following result will appear, informing us about the class under which the term ice cream falls. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-11.png\" alt=\"class under which the term\" class=\"wp-image-23744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-11.png 602w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-11-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To check the status of the trademark, one must have an understanding of the Trademark Status, so that, the hindrance can be tackled accordingly and in a fair manner. Using the above steps, you can check the status of your trademark registration application and can have prior knowledge before applying for the trademark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/misconceptions-relating-to-trademark-registration-in-india\/\">\nMisconceptions Relating To Trademark Registration in India\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this Article, we will learn the steps following which you can easily learn the status of your Trademark. However, first, let us brief you a little about what is a trademark and the different status of Trademark. 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