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Official Trademark Public Search (IP India Portal)

Search registered, pending, opposed, and abandoned brand trademarks across Nice Classification Classes 1 to 45 on the official IP India registry database.

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Trademark Public Search

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https://ipindiaservices.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch/frmmain.aspx

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Official Host: Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM)

Regulating Body

Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM)

Primary Function

Verification & Statutory Search

Jurisdiction

Pan-India (28 States & 8 UTs)

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Official Walkthrough Guide

How to Verify & Search via Official Portal

4 Quick Steps

Access Official TMR Search Portal

Open the CGPDTM IP India trademark public search engine.

Select Search Type & Class

Choose 'Wordmark' and specify the target Class (e.g., Class 35 for Retail/E-Commerce, Class 42 for Software).

Enter Brand Prefix with Match Type

Select 'Contains' or 'Starts With' and input your proposed brand keyword.

Perform Phonetic & Status Review

Switch to 'Phonetic' mode to check sound-alike marks, and inspect results for 'Registered', 'Opposed', or 'Abandoned' statuses.

Prerequisites Checklist

Required Information & Inputs

Have these records ready before initiating the search.

Brand name, wordmark, or device/logo keywords
Applicable Nice Classification Class (1 to 34 for Goods, 35 to 45 for Services)
Search mode selection: 'Wordmark', 'Phonetic', or 'Vienna Code'
Goods/services specification summary

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Common Scrutiny Mistakes

Avoid portal rejections, tax notices, and filing penalties.

Issue: Searching only in 'Wordmark' mode and skipping 'Phonetic' search

Fix: Section 11 of Trade Marks Act prohibits marks that sound identical (e.g., 'Kopy' vs 'Copy'). Always perform both Wordmark and Phonetic sweeps.

Issue: Searching the wrong trademark Class

Fix: Identify cross-class conflicts (e.g. Class 9 for mobile software and Class 42 for SaaS cloud applications).

Issue: Assuming an unregistered brand is safe because no identical domain exists

Fix: Domain registries and trademark registries are completely independent. Registered trademark owners can claim your domain via INDRP or UDRP proceedings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trademark Public Search

Statutory guidance, portal troubleshooting, and official legal rules compiled by corporate professionals.

Portal Navigation & Filing Rules

What does Nice Classification mean in trademark searches?+

The Nice Classification is an international taxonomy system of 45 classes: Classes 1 to 34 classify manufactured physical goods, while Classes 35 to 45 classify commercial and industrial services.

What do the different trademark statuses mean on IP India?+

'New Application' means freshly filed; 'Marked for Exam' means under scrutiny; 'Advertised bef acc' or 'Accepted & Advertised' means published in the Trademark Journal; 'Registered' means fully granted; 'Opposed' means third party objection filed.

Can I register a brand name that contains descriptive English words?+

Under Section 9(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, marks that directly describe the quality, purpose, or nature of goods (e.g., 'Super Soft' for cotton or 'Fast Wheels' for tyres) are rejected for lack of distinctiveness.

Statutory Compliance & Scrutiny Relief

How long does trademark registration protection last in India?+

A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of application and can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years by filing Form TM-R with the statutory fee.

When can I legally use the ™ and ® symbols in India?+

You can use the ™ symbol immediately upon receiving the official application acknowledgement number (Form TM-A). You can ONLY use the ® symbol once the official Certificate of Registration is issued.

What is a Vienna Code search for logos and device marks?+

The Vienna Classification codes graphic and figurative elements (e.g., animals, geometric stars, crests). When registering a visual logo, a Vienna search identifies visually conflicting marks.

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