Trademark Registration Check India
                     Trademark 
Registration Check 
India
June 2, 2025
AGENDA
Importance of Trademark Registration 
Check
Accessing Intellectual Property India 
Website
Understanding the Search Interface
Performing a Wordmark Search
Analyzing Search Results
Conducting Phonetic and Vienna Code 
Searches
Documenting Findings
Seeking Professional Advice
Plus tip:
TRADEMARK BASICS Use real-life examples of trademark 
disputes or brand confusion 
incidents relevant to your audience 
Importance of Trademark Registration Check to emphasize the importance of 
early trademark checks.
Prevent Legal Disputes Ensures your chosen trademark is not already registered, avoiding 
infringement lawsuits that can cause costly litigation and damage your 
business reputation.
Avoid Brand Confusion Prevents overlap with existing trademarks, protecting your brand identity and 
ensuring customers clearly associate your products or services with your 
unique brand.
Save Time and Money Identifies conflicts early, preventing wasted investments in branding, 
marketing, and product development that cannot be legally protected.
Reduce Rebranding Detecting conflicts beforehand helps avoid the operational and financial 
Costs burden of rebranding, which can disrupt business continuity and customer 
loyalty.
WEBSITE ACCESS
Accessing Intellectual Property India Website
Step 1: Navigate and Locate
• Open your web browser and go to https://ipindia.gov.in/, the official Intellectual 
Property India website.
• On the homepage, find the 'Trademarks' section prominently displayed in the 
main navigation or menu.
• Within the Trademarks section, look for the 'Public Search' or 'Trademark Search' 
link and click it to access the trademark search portal.
• This portal allows you to start checking the availability of your desired trademark 
by entering your search criteria.
Plus tip:
SEARCH INTERFACE Use clear and simple visuals to 
represent each search type, making 
it easier for your audience to 
Understanding the Search Interface understand the distinct purpose of 
Wordmark, Phonetic, and Vienna 
Code searches.
Wordmark Search Phonetic Search Vienna Code Search
Search for exact brand names, words, Identify trademarks that sound similar Search for logos or device marks based 
or slogans by entering the keyword and to your brand name, helping to avoid on their figurative elements classified 
selecting the relevant class of goods or conflicts with names that differ in under the Vienna Code system to find 
services. spelling but are pronounced alike. visually similar trademarks.
Plus tip:
SEARCH Customize the class selection 
examples based on your audience’s 
industry for better relevance.
Performing a Wordmark Search
Select Wordmark 
Option Enter Your Keyword Select Appropriate Class Analyze Search Results
Choose the 'Wordmark' search Input the exact brand name, Choose the relevant trademark Review the displayed trademarks 
type from the dropdown menu word, or slogan you want to class according to your goods or for exact matches, similar spellings 
on the Intellectual Property check (e.g., 'NovaTech') into the services (e.g., Class 9 for or pronunciations, and check the 
India public search portal to search field to identify potential electronics, Class 25 for apparel). If goods/services category and 
unsure, consider multiple classes or trademark status for potential 
focus on brand names, words, matches. consult a trademark attorney. conflicts.
or slogans.
Dropdown menu selection Search field filled with Class number selected List of matching trademarks
Identification of potential conflicts
Search type set to keyword List of relevant classes for Status of trademarks noted
'Wordmark' Example: 'NovaTech' goods/services
ANALYSIS
Analyzing Search Results
Exact Matches
Check for trademarks that are identical to your brand name or logo within 
your relevant class. Identical marks can block your registration and lead 
to infringement issues.
Similarities and Confusion
Look for trademarks with similar spelling, pronunciation, or visual 
appearance. Even slight similarities can cause consumer confusion and 
legal challenges.
Goods/Services & Status
Plus tip: Compare the goods or services associated with the trademarks to assess 
Use specific examples relevant to overlap. Also, note the trademark status (Registered, Applied, Opposed) to 
your industry when analyzing understand potential risks and conflicts.
search results to better evaluate 
potential conflicts and distinctions.
Plus tip:
SEARCH TECHNIQUES Include examples of common 
phonetic similarities and common 
Vienna Code categories relevant to 
Conducting Phonetic and Vienna Code Searches your industry for clearer 
understanding.
Phonetic Search for Similar Vienna Code Search for 
Sounding Trademarks Logos/Device Marks
• Select 'Phonetic' option on the • Use Vienna Code classification to 
trademark search portal. categorize figurative elements of 
logos.
• Enter your brand name keyword to 
find trademarks with similar • Determine the correct Vienna Code 
pronunciation. via classification manuals or expert 
help.
• Select the relevant trademark class 
for your goods or services. • Select 'Vienna Code' option and enter 
the code in the search portal.
• Analyze results for potential 
consumer confusion due to similar • Examine results carefully for logos 
sounds. visually similar to yours.
• Phonetic search helps catch • Consult trademark attorneys for 
trademarks spelled differently but complex logo classifications and 
sounding alike. searches.
Plus tip:
PROCESS Encourage adding visual aids like 
screenshots of search results to 
enhance clarity and provide solid 
Documenting Findings proof of your trademark due 
diligence.
• Record the date of each trademark search to track 
progress and timeline.
• Note all keywords, classes, and Vienna Codes used during 
searches for accuracy.
• Save search results, including screenshots or downloaded 
reports, as evidence of due diligence.
• Analyze and document any potential conflicts or concerns 
identified during the search.
• Organized documentation supports legal consultations 
and strengthens your trademark application process.
PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
Seeking Professional Advice
Consulting a trademark attorney provides significant 
advantages in the trademark registration process. 
Professionals conduct comprehensive searches, including 
unregistered trademarks not easily found online, reducing risks 
of infringement. They offer expert legal advice tailored to your 
brand, helping you understand registrability and potential 
conflicts. Attorneys assist in resolving disputes proactively and 
strategize to overcome objections or oppositions. Their 
guidance ensures accurate classification and proper application 
filing, increasing the chances of successful registration and 
protecting your brand effectively.
Thank 
you.