What is Trademark Status and How to check it online?
Trademark status basically defines the state of trademark application through the course of its processing.
How to check Trademark Status Online?
One can check trademark status online by following the below steps.
Steps:
· First of all, log on to the below website
http://ipindiaonline.gov.in/eregister/eregister.aspx
· You can find the first option as ‘Trade Mark Application/Registered Mark’ at the left of the page. A couple of options appear but click on IRDI Number among these.
· Provide the trademark application number and captcha code correctly, and then tap on ‘View.’
· After clicking ‘View,’ one can easily get to know about the application status.
It is important for the applicant to understand the meaning of different terms used for defining the status. Basically, the applicants come across with below terms defining status of their application.
New application
It means that the application has been received recently. It has to be gone through in detail.
Send to Vienna Codification
Vienna Code Classification is a globally reckoned standard meant for logos. This is assigned as per the characteristic of various figurative elements their part of the logo. This status means the application has been sent for codification.
Formalities check pass
This simply means the documents submitted have been accepted by Trademark Registry.
Formalities check Fail
It means there are issues with the documents. Hence they have not been accepted.
Marked for exam
It means the application has been sent to Trademark Examiner for scrutinizing the documents and applications.
Objected
This status means the examiner has raised objections regarding registration, and the applicant needs to answer within a month of time.
Refused
This means the examiner is not satisfied with the answer to the Examination Report.
Advised before accepted
It means the registrar is not clear about the specific trademark nature.
Accepted and advertised
It means the Trademark Registrar gives consent for the registration at Trademark Journal.
Opposed
It means there is a third party opposing to trademark.
Registered
It means the application has passed through all stages, and a registration certificate has been issued to the applicant.
Conclusion
Upon following the above steps, one can check the status of his/her application as defined.

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