Search Trademark: Complete Guide to Trademark Search in India

In today’s fast-paced business environment, your brand is one of your most valuable assets. Whether you are a startup, a growing business, or an established corporate, protecting your brand name and logo through a trademark is essential. But before applying for a trademark, you must perform a trademark search to ensure your chosen brand name or logo is available and does not conflict with existing trademarks.

This article is a comprehensive guide on how to search a trademark in India, common mistakes to avoid, and how our advanced Trademark Search Software makes the process faster, simpler, and more accurate than ever before.

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📌 What is a Trademark Search?

A trademark search is the process of checking whether a proposed brand name, wordmark, or logo is already registered or pending registration with the Indian Trademarks Registry. The goal is to avoid conflicts, objections, and possible legal disputes.

By conducting a trademark search, you can:

• Ensure your brand name/logo is unique.

• Avoid trademark opposition or litigation.

• Save time and cost on rejected applications.

• Build a strong brand identity that stands the test of time.

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📌 Why is Trademark Search Important in India?

India has one of the fastest-growing economies and one of the largest trademark databases in the world. Every day, 2,000–4,000 new applications are filed. In such a competitive environment:

• Filing without a search increases the risk of rejection.

• If your mark is similar to an existing mark, you may face legal notices, cancellation, or damages claims.

• Proper search helps you pick the right trademark class and strategy for filing.

In short, a trademark search is the first and most critical step in trademark registration.

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📌 How to Search a Trademark in India (Using IPINDIA Website)

The Indian Trademark Registry provides a free online search tool at ipindiaonline.gov.in. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1 – Visit the IPINDIA Website

• Go to the official Trademark Public Search page.

Step 2 – Choose Type of Search

You can search by:

• Wordmark – for brand names.

• Vienna Code – for logos (using Vienna classification).

• Phonetic Search – for sound-alike words.

Step 3 – Select Class

• Trademarks are categorized under 45 classes based on goods/services.

• You must select the relevant class (e.g., Class 30 for food products, Class 25 for clothing).

Step 4 – Enter Keyword

• Enter your proposed brand name.

• Choose “Starts With”, “Contains”, or “Match With” options.

Step 5 – Review Results

• The system will display a list of similar/identical marks.

• Check for live, registered, or opposed marks.

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📌 Limitations of IPINDIA Search

While the IPINDIA website is useful, it has several limitations that professionals often face:

1. You cannot search single-letter trademarks.

2. Interface is complex and outdated for new users.

3. Limited filtering options.

4. Searching by application number, proprietor name, attorney details is not smooth.

5. Multi-class or all-class search is not possible – you must search class by class.

6. No option to export results or generate shareable reports.

7. Logo similarity search is limited and not user-friendly.

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📌 Trademark Search Using Our Software

To overcome these challenges, we have developed an advanced Trademark Search Software that goes beyond IPINDIA’s limitations.

Here’s how our platform makes trademark search easier:

✅ Multiple Search Options

You can search trademarks using:

• Trademark (wordmark)

• Application number

• Proprietor name

• Attorney name

• Attorney registration number

• Opponent’s attorney name

• International registration number

✅ Flexible Search Criteria

• Starts With

• Contains With

• Ends With

• Exact Match

👉 Even single-letter searches are supported, which is not possible on the IPINDIA portal.

✅ Multi-Level Search

• Single Class Search

• Multiple Class Search

• All Class Search (unique feature not available on IPINDIA).

✅ Powerful Filters

• Filter results by class, status, proprietor, attorney, and more.

• Save time by narrowing down to relevant results instantly.

✅ Logo Similarity Search

• Search trademarks by uploading a logo.

• Search by text + logo combined.

• Helps detect lookalike or copycat marks.

✅ Professional Reports

• Generate a Trademark Search Report with just one click.

• Share it directly with colleagues or clients.

• Export search results in Excel format for record-keeping.

✅ TAR Report – Find Available Trademarks

• Go one step ahead by generating a TAR (Trademark Availability Report).

• Suggests available marks based on your criteria, helping you choose a brand name that can be registered with minimum risk.

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📌 How to Search a Trademark Using Our Software (Step-by-Step)

1. Login to your account.

2. Select Search Criteria (wordmark, proprietor, attorney, application number, etc.).

3. Choose Search Filter (starts with, contains, ends with, exact match).

4. Select Trademark Class – single, multiple, or all.

5. (Optional) Upload a Logo for similarity search.

6. Review search results – filter by status, class, proprietor, or attorney.

7. Export results in Excel or generate a Trademark Search Report.

8. Share report with clients or colleagues directly from the platform.

9. If you need availability suggestions, generate a TAR report.

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📌 Why Choose Our Trademark Search Software

1. Accuracy & Speed – Get results faster and more refined than IPINDIA.

2. Advanced Filters – Search by multiple parameters, not just wordmark.

3. Single-letter & Multi-class Search – Unique features not available in government tools.

4. Professional Reports – Ready-to-share reports save time for attorneys, law firms, and corporates.

5. Affordable Pricing – Instead of buying the Trademark Search Pro Suite, you can buy just our TM Search software, making it cost-effective for startups and professionals.

6. One Platform, All Features – From wordmark search to logo similarity and TAR availability – everything in one place.

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📌 Who Can Benefit from Our Software?

• Startups & Entrepreneurs – Quickly check availability before branding.

• Law Firms & IP Attorneys – Save hours of manual work and generate professional reports for clients.

• Corporates & In-house Legal Teams – Manage large volumes of trademark searches efficiently.

• Trademark Consultants & Agencies – Offer better, faster services to clients.

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📌 Conclusion

A proper trademark search is the foundation of successful brand protection. While the IPINDIA website provides a basic search facility, it has several limitations that slow down professionals and businesses.

Our Trademark Search Software bridges this gap by offering advanced features such as single-letter search, multi-class search, logo similarity, professional reports, Excel export, and TAR availability reports. With our tool, you can search smarter, faster, and more effectively – ensuring your brand is protected with confidence.

 

Start Your Trademark Search Today

Searching for a trademark doesn’t have to be complicated. While the official IP India website gives basic search features, it has serious limitations — you cannot search for one-letter trademarks, run multi-class searches, or generate detailed reports.

That’s where our Trademark Search Software comes in. It is built for professionals, entrepreneurs, and law firms who need fast, reliable, and advanced trademark search tools.

✅ Search by wordmark, application number, proprietor name, attorney name, registration number, opponent’s attorney name, or international registration number
✅ Use advanced match options (Starts with, Contains, Ends with, Exact match)
✅ Run single-class, multiple-class, or all-class searches (not possible on IP India)
✅ Search even one-letter trademarks (unique feature)
✅ Find similar logos by text or logo upload
✅ Generate and export Excel-based results
✅ Create and share Trademark Search Reports with colleagues or clients
✅ One step ahead: generate Trademark Availability Reports (TAR) to instantly check availability

👉 To try it now, visit Trademark Search Software.

📞 Contact us:

• Phone/WhatsApp: +91-9155-400-500

• Email: info@trademarksearchpro.com

Take the smarter route — move beyond manual searches and start using India’s most advanced trademark search software today.