How to Track Trademark Application Status by Number

Understanding Your Trademark Application Number

When you file Form TM-A on the IP India portal, you receive an application number immediately — before any examination. This number is your primary reference for everything related to your trademark.

Format: Indian trademark application numbers are typically a series of digits (e.g., 5678901). Some older registrations begin with a letter prefix.

💡 Save Your Application Number

This number is your only reference to track your trademark. Store it in: email folder, spreadsheet, notes app, and share it with your attorney if you have one. IP India does not automatically send regular status updates unless your email notifications are configured.

Step-by-Step: Track Your Application

Go to ipindiaonline.gov.in — This is the official IP India e-filing and public search portal.

Click Trade Marks → Public Search in the navigation menu.

Select Application Number from the search type dropdown.

Enter your full application number exactly as shown on your filing receipt.

Click the result to open the full application details page.

View Status History tab to see every status change with dates — from New Application through each stage to current status.

Key Milestones to Watch For

Milestone	What It Means	Action Required
Status changes to Objected	Examination report issued with objections	File reply within 30 days — CRITICAL
Status changes to Accepted	Passed examination	No action — wait for publication
Status changes to Accepted & Advertised	Published in journal — 4-month window open	Monitor for opposition. Almost there.
Status changes to Opposed	Third party filed opposition	Engage attorney immediately
Status changes to Registered	Certificate issued	Download certificate. Use ®. Set renewal reminder.
Status changes to Abandoned	Deadline missed	Consider restoration or refile

Setting Up Status Alerts

IP India sends email notifications to the address provided during filing when status changes occur. To ensure you receive these:

Ensure your filing email address is current and actively monitored
Add noreply@ipindia.gov.in to your email whitelist to prevent notifications going to spam
If you have an attorney, confirm they also have access to receive notifications
For important applications, manually check the portal every 2–4 weeks during the examination period (months 3–6 after filing)

How to Download Your Registration Certificate

Once your trademark shows "Registered" status:

Go to ipindiaonline.gov.in → Trade Marks → Public Search
Search by application number or registration number
Open the application details
Look for the "Download Registration Certificate" link in the documents section
The certificate is a PDF with official IP India seal and your registration details

Your registration certificate is an official government document. Keep digital and physical copies safely. You will need it for Amazon Brand Registry, Flipkart Brand Store, bank accounts with brand name, and legal proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the IP India trademark database is public. You can search any application number or brand name to check status.

Search by your brand name (wordmark search) and your company name (proprietor search) on IP India Public Search. Your application will appear in the results with the application number visible.

IP India updates the database regularly. New filings typically appear within a few days. Status changes (examination reports, acceptances) are updated when processed by the registry.

IP India has a mobile-accessible website but no dedicated mobile app for trademark tracking as of 2026. The full website works on mobile browsers.

Both are numeric series. Your registration number appears on your registration certificate and may be different from your application number. Always keep both numbers in your records.

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