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Free Online Trademark Search in India

Check Name Availability Across All 45 Classes · Advocate Report in 24 Hours

Before applying for trademark registration, always check if your brand name, logo or slogan is already taken. TAXAJ's advocates search the IP India database — including phonetic similarity and deceptive similarity — and send you a free availability report.

✅ 100% Free·⏳ Report in 24 hours·⚖️ Advocate-conducted·📌 All 45 classes checked
🔍 What & Why

What Is a Trademark Search?

A trademark search is a process of checking whether your proposed brand name, logo or slogan already exists as a registered trademark or pending application in the IP India database. Conducting a thorough search before filing your trademark application is critical — if a similar mark exists, your application will face objections or rejection.

The IP India trademark database contains over 35 lakh trademark applications. A basic search only checks for exact matches. A professional search by an advocate also checks for phonetic similarity (similar-sounding names), visual similarity (similar-looking logos), and deceptive similarity (marks that might mislead the public) — all of which are grounds for objection during examination.

TAXAJ's advocates conduct a comprehensive multi-level search and deliver a detailed report showing risk level (low / medium / high), conflicting marks found, and recommended classes for safe registration.

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Avoid Rejection & Wasted Fees
Government fees (₹4,500–9,000/class) are non-refundable. A pre-filing search prevents you from filing a trademark that will inevitably be rejected, saving both money and 12–18 months of waiting time.
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Identify Legal Risks Early
If a similar registered trademark already exists, using that name could expose you to infringement claims even before you apply. Knowing conflicts early lets you rebrand before investing in marketing and packaging.
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Select the Right Class
A trademark only protects you in the class(es) you register in. A search across related classes ensures you apply in the correct class and don't miss a conflict in an adjacent category.
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Stronger Application
An application supported by a clean trademark search has a significantly higher acceptance rate. TAXAJ's pre-filing searches contribute to our 98% examination acceptance rate across all filings.
⚙️ Step-by-Step

How to Search Trademark Availability in India

There are two ways to check trademark availability — DIY on IP India portal, or a professional search by TAXAJ's advocates.

💻 DIY — IP India Portal
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Visit IP India — Go to ipindiaonline.gov.in → Trademark → Trademark Public Search
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Select search type — Wordmark, Vienna Code, Phonetic or Combined
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Enter class — Select the trademark class relevant to your business
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Enter brand name — Type your proposed trademark and click Search
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Review results — Check status: Registered, Objected, Abandoned or Pending
⚠️ Limitation: IP India search is a basic database query. It misses phonetic similarity, visual similarity, and deceptive similarity conflicts that an examiner will flag.
⚖️ TAXAJ Advocate Search — Free
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Submit your brand name — Fill our free search form above with your name and class
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Advocate searches IP India — Exact match + phonetic + visual + deceptive similarity check
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Multi-class check — We also check adjacent classes that could create conflicts
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Risk assessment — Low / Medium / High risk rating with reasons explained
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Free report delivered — Within 24 hours on WhatsApp + email, with next steps
💬 Request Free Search on WhatsApp →
🔍 Smart Tool

Trademark Class Finder Tool

Type your product, service or business activity — even in plain words like "information technology", "cloud kitchen" or "online store" — and instantly find the right trademark class. Click the class to view the full goods/services list and copy the exact descriptions for your application.

Try: information technologyrestaurantmobile appclothinghospitalcloud kitchenonline storejewelleryfintechreal estate
📈 Search Methods

Types of Trademark Search

IP India offers several search types. TAXAJ's advocates use all of these methods together for a comprehensive availability check.

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Wordmark Search
Searches for exact or similar text strings in the database. Best for brand names and slogans. Most common type of search for word-based trademarks.
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Phonetic Search
Searches for marks that sound similar when spoken aloud. Critical because the trademark law prohibits marks that are "deceptively phonetically similar" to registered marks.
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Vienna Code Search
Used for logo and device mark searches. The Vienna Classification system categorises visual elements of marks, allowing advocates to find visually similar logos.
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Combined Search
A combination of wordmark and Vienna code search. Used for composite marks that contain both text and visual elements, such as a brand name with a logo design.
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Proprietor Search
Search by the trademark owner's name to find all marks registered by a particular company or individual. Useful for competitor research and acquisition due diligence.
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Application Number Search
Track the status of a specific trademark application by its application number. Useful for monitoring your own applications or checking competitors' filing statuses.
📋 Status Guide

Understanding Trademark Status in Search Results

When you search IP India, each result shows a status. Here's what each status means for your brand name availability.

StatusMeaningCan I Use This Name?
RegisteredTrademark is fully registered and active❌ Do not use — high risk of infringement claim
ObjectedApplication raised objections — still pending⚠️ Risky — owner may resolve objections and register
Advertised / PublishedPublished in TM journal, in opposition window⚠️ Risky — could be registered within 4 months
AcceptedExamination passed, awaiting journal publication⚠️ Likely to be registered soon — avoid use
Under ExaminationApplication filed, examiner reviewing it⚠️ Uncertain — monitor status closely
AbandonedApplication was not pursued by the owner✅ Generally safe — verify with advocate
RemovedTrademark was removed from the register✅ Generally safe — conduct fresh search
WithdrawnApplication withdrawn by the applicant✅ Generally safe — verify with advocate
ⓘ Even if a trademark is abandoned or removed, phonetically similar marks may still exist. Always conduct a comprehensive advocate-led search before filing.
💬 Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit ipindiaonline.gov.in → Trademark → Trademark Public Search. Select Wordmark or Phonetic search, enter your class number and brand name. Alternatively, submit our free search form above and our advocate will conduct a comprehensive search including phonetic and visual similarity checks, and send you a detailed availability report within 24 hours.
Yes, the IP India trademark database search is free. TAXAJ also provides a free professional trademark search conducted by a qualified advocate — including phonetic similarity and visual similarity analysis — with a detailed availability report delivered within 24 hours.
Trademark classes are 45 categories under the Nice Classification system that group goods and services. Classes 1–34 cover goods and Classes 35–45 cover services. You must apply in the correct class to get protection for your business. Applying in the wrong class gives you no protection for your actual products or services.
Yes. Each class requires a separate application and separate government fee (₹4,500/class for Individual & MSME; ₹9,000/class for companies). Many businesses register in 2–3 classes to protect their brand across their core product and service categories. TAXAJ helps identify which classes you truly need to avoid unnecessary cost.
If a similar mark is found, our advocate will assess the degree of similarity, the goods/services overlap, and the current status of that mark. If it is registered and active in the same class, we recommend modifying your mark before filing. If it is in a different class or abandoned, filing may still be possible — we guide you through the options.
A basic IP India portal search takes a few minutes but may miss conflicts. TAXAJ's comprehensive advocate-conducted search, including phonetic and visual similarity checks across related classes, takes up to 24 hours. We send the full report on WhatsApp and email, with clear risk assessment and next steps.
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Start Your Free Trademark Search Today

Don't file a trademark application without knowing if your brand name is available. Get a free professional search by our advocate — report delivered within 24 hours.

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Full Product List
Class 1

​Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; Fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; Tempering and soldering preparations; Substances for tanning animal skins and hides; Adhesives for use in industry; Putties and other paste fillers; Compost, manures, fertilisers; Biological preparations for use in industry and science

Class 2

Paints, varnishes, lacquers; Preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; Colorants, dyes; Inks for printing, marking and engraving; Raw natural resins; Metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art

Class 3

Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumery, essential oils; Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations

Class 4

Industrial oils and greases, wax; Lubricants; Dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; Fuels and illuminants; Candles and wicks for lighting

Class 5

Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; Dietary supplements for human beings and animals; Plasters, materials for dressings; Material for stopping teeth, dental wax; Disinfectants; Preparations for destroying vermin; Fungicides, herbicides

Class 6

Common metals and their alloys, ores; Metal materials for building and construction; Transportable buildings of metal; Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; Small items of metal hardware; Metal containers for storage or transport; Safes

Class 7

Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; Motors and engines, except for land vehicles; Machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; Agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; Incubators for eggs; Automatic vending machines

Class 8

Hand tools and implements, hand-operated; Cutlery; Side arms, except firearms; Razors

Class 9

Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; Cash registers, calculating devices; Computers and computer peripheral devices; Diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers and swimmers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; Fire-extinguishing apparatus

Class 10

Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; Artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Orthopaedic articles; Suture materials; Therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; Massage apparatus; Apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; Sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles

Class 11

Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes

Class 12

Vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water

Class 13

Firearms; Ammunition and projectiles; Explosives; Fireworks

Class 14

Precious metals and their alloys; Jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; Horological and chronometric instruments

Class 15

Musical instruments; Music stands and stands for musical instruments; Conductors' batons

Class 16

Paper and cardboard; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery and office requisites, except furniture; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Drawing materials and materials for artists; Paintbrushes; Instructional and teaching materials; Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; Printers' type, printing blocks

Class 17

Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; Plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; Packing, stopping and insulating materials; Flexible pipes, tubes and hoses, not of metal

Class 18

Leather and imitations of leather; Animal skins and hides; Luggage and carrying bags; Umbrellas and parasols; Walking sticks; Whips, harness and saddlery; Collars, leashes and clothing for animals

Class 19

Materials, not of metal, for building and construction; Rigid pipes, not of metal, for building; Asphalt, pitch, tar and bitumen; Transportable buildings, not of metal; Monuments, not of metal

Class 20

Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; Containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; Unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; Shells; Meerschaum; Yellow amber

Class 21

Household or kitchen utensils and containers; Cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; Combs and sponges; Brushes, except paintbrushes; Brush-making materials; Articles for cleaning purposes; Unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; Glassware, porcelain and earthenware

Class 22

Ropes and string; Nets; Tents and tarpaulins; Awnings of textile or synthetic materials; Sails; Sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; Padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics; Raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor

Class 23

Yarns and threads, for textile use

Class 24

Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Household linen; Curtains of textile or plastic

Class 25

Clothing, footwear, headwear

Class 26

Lace, braid and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; Buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; Artificial flowers; Hair decorations; False hair

Class 27

Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; Wall hangings, not of textile

Class 28

Games, toys and playthings; Video game apparatus; Gymnastic and sporting articles; Decorations for Christmas trees

Class 29

Meat, fish, poultry and game; Meat extracts; Preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; Jellies, jams, compotes; Eggs; Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products; Oils and fats for food

Class 30

Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; Rice, pasta and noodles; Tapioca and sago; Flour and preparations made from cereals; Bread, pastries and confectionery; Chocolate; Ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; Sugar, honey, treacle; Yeast, baking-powder; Salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; Vinegar, sauces and other condiments; Ice [frozen water]

Class 31

Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; Raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; Fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; Natural plants and flowers; Bulbs, seedlings and seeds for planting; Live animals; Foodstuffs and beverages for animals; Malt

Class 32

Beers; Non-alcoholic beverages; Mineral and aerated waters; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Syrups and other non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages

Class 33

Alcoholic beverages, except beers; Alcoholic preparations for making beverages

Class 34

Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; Cigarettes and cigars; Electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers for smokers; Smokers' articles; Matches

Class 35

Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions

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Class 36

Insurance; Financial affairs; Monetary affairs; Real estate affairs

List of Services
Class 37

Construction services; Installation and repair services; Mining extraction, oil and gas drilling

List of Services
Class 38

Telecommunications services

List of Services
Class 39

Transport; Packaging and storage of goods; Travel arrangement

List of Services
Class 40

Treatment of materials; Recycling of waste and trash; Air purification and treatment of water; Printing services; Food and drink preservation

List of Services
Class 41

Education; Providing of training; Entertainment; Sporting and cultural activities

List of Services
Class 42

Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; Quality control and authentication services; Design and development of computer hardware and software

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Class 43

Services for providing food and drink; Temporary accommodation

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Class 44

Medical services; Veterinary services; Hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; Agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services

List of Services
Class 45

Legal services; Security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; Personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals

List of Services
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