Tracking the status of a trademark application is straightforward with the government’s online portal. However, understanding each status is crucial to accurately interpret the progress of your application. Here’s what each trademark status signifies:
1. Formalities Check Pass:
Your trademark application has been filed correctly without any errors.
2. Formalities Check Fail:
There is an error in your application, which may require corrections. An amendment form (TM-F) may need to be filed to rectify the mistake.
3. Send to Vienna Codification:
If your application includes a logo, it is classified according to the Vienna Codification system.
4. Marked for Exam:
Your application is under examination by a Trademark Examiner.
5. Awaiting Reply to Examination Report:
If objections are raised under Section 9 or Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, you must file a response to the examination report.
6. Objected:
Your application has been objected to by the Trademark Registry, and a reply to the examination report has been submitted.
7. Exam Report Issued:
The Examiner has issued a report that may accept your application or raise further queries.
8. Ready for Show Cause Hearing:
Your application is scheduled for a hearing to address any issues before proceeding.
9. Abandoned:
The application is considered abandoned if a response is not filed within the given timeframe.
10. Advertised Before Acceptance (Advertised bef acc):
The application is published in the Trademark Journal but is open to third-party opposition before final acceptance.
11. Accepted & Advertised:
Your trademark has been published in the Trademark Journal along with user evidence.
12. Opposed:
A third party has filed an opposition against your trademark application.
13. Registered:
Your trademark has been successfully registered.
14. Refused:
The application has been refused by the department, possibly due to non-receipt of fees or other reasons.
15. Withdrawn:
The applicant has voluntarily withdrawn the trademark application.
16. Send Back to EDP:
The application has been returned for proper data entry or digitization.
17. Send to PRAS:
The application has been sent to the Pre-Registration Amendment Section (PRAS) for processing any filed amendments.
18. Rectification Filed:
A third party has filed a rectification application to remove your trademark from the register.
19. Accepted:
Your trademark has been accepted but is awaiting publication in the Journal.
20. Cancelled:
The application has been cancelled, which could occur for various reasons, including non-compliance with legal requirements.
Understanding these statuses helps you navigate the trademark registration process more effectively and respond appropriately at each stage.
