How to Search a Trademark by Application Number on IP India?

Key Takeaways

• A trademark search by application number lets you check the status of any trademark on the IP India eRegister portal at tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/estatus, free of charge.
• The application number is a seven- to eight-digit number assigned at filing, appearing on your filing acknowledgement.
• After the 2026 website revamp, the portal requires a One-Time Password and a CAPTCHA to open a search session before you enter the application number.
• The result shows the status, class, proprietor name, filing date, and status history, with a detailed page available on clicking the number.
• If you do not have the application number, find it through the IP India Public Search portal by searching the mark or proprietor name.
• The Registry does not send alerts for most status changes, so it is worth checking regularly, especially at the objected and opposed stages, where strict deadlines apply. 

What is a Trademark Application Number?

A trademark application number is a unique 6–9-digit reference that the Trade Marks Registry assigns to every trademark application. It identifies the application throughout its lifecycle. 

It is the identifier used to track the application’s progress, respond to examination reports, and file for renewal. Every action taken on the application is recorded against this number.

If the trademark application number is not readily available, you can locate it in the following ways:

• Filing acknowledgement: The number is generated on submission and recorded on the acknowledgement issued by the portal.
• Trademark attorney or agent: If the application was filed through an agent, the agent retains the number on record.
• Public Search portal: The number can be retrieved through the IP India Public Search portal by searching the wordmark, proprietor name, or agent name.

Note: In India, the application number and the registration number are the same. The number assigned at filing simply becomes the registration number after the trademark is registered. 

Why Search a Trademark by its Application Number?

Searching for a trademark by its application number is the quickest and most direct way to reach a specific application. The main reasons to search a trademark by application number are:

• Track your own application: Monitor your trademark’s progress through examination, publication, and registration. This helps you stay aware of any deadline that requires a response.
• Check a competitor’s or third party’s mark: View the status, class, and proprietor details of any trademark by entering its application number. The OTP is sent to your email or mobile only to start the search session, not to verify ownership.
• Verify status before opposition: Confirm whether your trademark has been advertised in the Trade Marks Journal. Also, use it to check when the four-month opposition period ends.
• Confirm details before a transaction: Check the status and ownership of a mark before buying, licensing, or investing in a brand that relies on it.
• Respond to an examination report: Track status changes to “Objected” and file your reply within the deadline to keep the application alive.

Note: To open a search session, the OTP is sent to the email or mobile number of the person searching, not the trademark owner. Since it only starts the session and does not verify ownership, anyone can look up any application on the register by its number. This makes the application number a reliable way to check both your own and any other trademark. 

How to Find Your Trademark Application Number?

If you don’t have the application number, use the IP India Public Search portal to find it by the trademark or the proprietor’s name. 

Follow these steps to find your trademark application number:

1. Visit the Public Search portal: Go to the IP India Public Search portal.
2. Select the search option: Click “Find Details without Trade Mark Number / Application Number” to search without an application or trademark number.
3. Enter the details: Type the trademark name or the proprietor’s name into the relevant search field. For a wordmark search, select the class and a match option such as “Contains” or “Start With.”
4. Run the search: Enter the CAPTCHA code shown on screen, then submit the search to view the list of matching trademarks on the register. 
5. Locate the application in the results: Identify the correct entry; the application number appears in the leftmost column, while the results also display the class, status, and proprietor details.

Note: The Public Search portal is used to find the application number by name, while the eRegister portal is used to check the status once you have the number. Searching by proprietor name is often the quickest way to list all your applications.

How to Conduct a Trademark Search by Application Number? Step by Step

Use the IP India eRegister portal to search a trademark by application number for free in just a few minutes.

Follow these steps to check the status of a trademark using its application number:

Step 1: Visit the IP India eRegister Portal

• Go to the official eRegister portal at tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in.
• Trade Marks → Track Proceedings → Track Application Status.

Step 2: Open a Search Session with an OTP

• Enter any valid email address or mobile number to receive an OTP.
• Enter the OTP, along with the CAPTCHA code shown on screen, to open the search session.

Note: The OTP only opens a search session and does not verify ownership. Once logged in, you can view any trademark application on the register by entering its application number. 

Step 3: Select the Application Number Option

• Choose the “Trade Mark Application/Registered Mark” option.
• Select “National/IRDI Number,” which is the field for entering the application number.

Step 4: Enter the Application Number

• Enter the trademark application number.

Ensure that the number is entered correctly, as a single wrong digit will return the wrong record or no result.

Step 5: View the Trademark Status

• Click “View” to display the current status of the application.
• The result shows the status, class, proprietor name, filing date, and status history.
• Click the application number to open the detailed Trade Mark Details page, including any pending action or alert.
• Check the status label to see the current stage of your trademark application. Each status tells you what action you need to take:
  • Formalities Chk Pass: The application has cleared the initial document check and is ready for examination.
  • Marked for Exam: The application is in the queue to be reviewed by the examiner.
  • Objected: The examiner has raised objections that must be answered within the reply deadline.
  • Accepted and Advertised: The mark has been accepted and published in the Trademark Journal for the opposition period.
  • Opposed: A third party has filed an opposition against the mark.
  • Registered: The mark is registered, and the Trademark Registration Certificate has been issued.

Tip: Check the status regularly, especially during the objection and opposition stages. The Registry does not send alerts for every update, and important deadlines may apply.

IP India eRegister Portal vs IP India Public Search Portal

The IP India website offers two portals, and knowing which one to use depends on whether you already have the application number. The eRegister portal checks the status of a mark when you have its application number, while the Public Search portal helps you find the number using the trademark or proprietor’s name. Here’s how the two compare:

Basis	eRegister Portal	Public Search Portal
Purpose	Check the status of a trademark by its application number	Find a trademark and its application number by name
What you need	The trademark application number	The trademark name, proprietor name, or agent name
Search by	Application number (National/IRDI number)	Wordmark, phonetic, or proprietary name
Access requirement	OTP and CAPTCHA to open a session	Captcha to run the search
What it shows	Status, class, proprietor, filing date, and status history	List of matching marks with their application numbers, class, and status
Best used when	You already have the application number	You do not have the application number

Note: Use the Public Search portal to find the application number by name, then enter that number on the eRegister portal to view the full status and history of the mark.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Searching for a Trademark by Application Number

A few common issues can prevent you from finding the right record or lead to confusion about the result. The following common mistakes and their solutions can help you search accurately and avoid unnecessary delays:

• Entering the wrong application number: A single mistyped digit returns the wrong record or no result. Check the number against your filing acknowledgement before searching.
• Confusing the two portals: The eRegister portal checks status by application number, while the Public Search portal finds the number by name. Use the eRegister portal when you already have the number.
• Using an outdated portal link: After the 2026 website revamp, the status portal moved to tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/estatus. An old bookmarked link may no longer work, so use the current URL.
• OTP not received: If you don’t receive the OTP, verify your email or mobile number and try again. 
• Portal downtime or maintenance: The portal is occasionally unavailable during scheduled maintenance. If it does not load, wait and try again later rather than relying on a third-party tracker.
• Misreading the status label: A status such as objected or opposed carries a deadline, so read the label and its date carefully to avoid missing a required action.
• Relying only on email alerts: The Registry does not notify applicants of every status change. Check the portal regularly instead of waiting for an email.

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