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IP India Portal Complete Guide: How to Use ipindiaonline.gov.in (2026)

📅 May 2, 2026 • 🕐 12 min read
✅ Quick Answer: The IP India portal at ipindiaonline.gov.in is India's official trademark (and patent/design/copyright) registration portal. You can search trademarks for free without login, and file applications after creating an account. It handles all trademark applications filed with the 5 registries: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.

What Is the IP India Portal?

The IP India portal (ipindiaonline.gov.in) is the official online portal of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) under India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It provides:
  • Free public trademark search — no login required
  • e-Filing — file trademark, patent, and design applications online
  • Status checking — track the progress of any application
  • Examination report access — download your report and upload replies
  • Certificate download — download your registration certificate when ready
  • Trademark Journal — browse newly published marks

Free Trademark Search: Step-by-Step

No account needed for searching. Access at ipindiaonline.gov.in:
  1. Click Trade Marks in the top navigation
  2. Click Trade Mark Public Search
  3. Choose search type: Wordmark / Vienna Code / Phonetic
  4. Select trademark class from the dropdown
  5. Enter your search term and click Search
  6. Review all pages of results — note application numbers, status, and applicant names of any conflicting marks

Creating an Account and Filing Online

To file applications, you need an account:
  1. Go to ipindiaonline.gov.in → Sign Up
  2. Select user type: Applicant (filing for yourself) or Agent/Attorney
  3. Complete registration with email, mobile, PAN details
  4. Verify via OTP
  5. Login → navigate to e-Filing → Trade Mark → Form TM-A
  6. Complete application, upload documents, pay fee, submit

Checking Application Status

Track any trademark status — yours or a competitor's:
  1. ipindiaonline.gov.in → Trade Marks → Status of Application
  2. Enter the application number
  3. View current status and history
Status codes to know: Filed → Vienna Codification → Formalities Check Pass → Sent to Examiner → Examined → Objected / Accepted → Advertised → Registered / Abandoned

Downloading Your Certificate

When status shows Registered:
  1. Login to your IP India account
  2. Navigate to My Applications
  3. Find your application → click Download Certificate
  4. Save the digitally signed PDF certificate
  5. You can now legally use the ® symbol

Is the IP India portal free to use?

The public trademark search is completely free. Filing applications requires payment of government fees (₹4,500–9,000 per class depending on applicant type). There is no subscription or access fee to the portal itself.

Can I file a trademark application without creating an IP India account?

No — filing requires an account. However, public trademark search does not require login or account creation.

What payment methods are accepted on the IP India portal?

Net banking (major Indian banks), debit card, credit card, and NEFT/RTGS. UPI has also been enabled. International cards may not work — use domestic Indian payment methods.

Why is my application not showing in the IP India search results?

Recently filed applications take 1–2 weeks to appear in public search results. If your application was filed very recently, it may not yet be visible even though it is officially filed and you have a confirmation number.

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