Trademark Search Online in India
Expert search report for 199/- Usually ready in 30 minutes
Before you file a trademark, buy a domain or print packaging, make sure your brand name is free to use. Our experts search the official IP India trademark registry for identical, similar and phonetically matching marks in your class, and tell you clearly whether your name is safe to apply for.
Free Instant Trademark Search
Check your brand name against the Trade Marks Registry database in seconds.
How Our Trademark Search Works
Enquiry Form
Fill the expert search form to provide our executives with your brand name(s) and nature of business or details about your product and service.
Class Identification
We will then identify the correct class applicable for your brand name based on the nature of business provided by you in the above form.
TM Search Report
Our experts will Search and analyse the IPIndia Database for trademark applications already filed and generate your Trademark Search Report in India.
Negative Report
If the report is Negative, we will guide you on what changes in the brand name you can make to convert the report into a Positive one and apply.
Positive Report
If the report is Positive, then we will share the required document formats along with pricing for filing your trademark application online.
What You Get in Our Trademark Search Report
Why a Trademark Search Matters Before You Apply
Trademark Search Fees
Only
199/-
(All Inclusive)
This Payment will be adjusted as Advance against your Final Trademark Application Filing Quotation if you wish to proceed with the filing of your application.
What a Thorough Trademark Search Checks
Typing your brand name into the register and finding no exact match is not enough. The Registrar refuses names that are similar to earlier marks, not just identical ones. A proper trademark availability check looks at:
- Identical marks in your class, whether registered, pending or objected.
- Similar-looking marks, such as small spelling changes, added or removed letters, plurals, and the name split or joined differently.
- Sound-alike marks found through a phonetic search, including transliterations from Indian languages.
- Related classes, where the same customers could be confused, for example clothing (class 25) and clothing retail (class 35).
- Well-known trademarks, which are protected in every class.
- Logos and device marks, searched by Vienna code if your mark has a design element.
- Descriptiveness under Section 9, since a name that describes your product can be refused even if no one else owns it.
Get Your Expert Search Report
₹199, usually ready in 30 minutes. Adjusted against your filing fee if you apply.
Free Trademark Search vs Expert Search Report
The instant search on this page and the IP India portal are both free, and both are a good first check. Here is what you get from each:
| Free instant search (this page) | Free self-search on IP India | Law Certis search report (₹199) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | You choose a class, or search all classes | You choose the class yourself | We identify the correct class for your business |
| Matches | Identical and similar names, closest first, with status and owner | Results for the exact text or sound you enter | Identical, similar-looking and phonetic matches reviewed together |
| Interpretation | A list of results you judge yourself | A list of results you judge yourself | A clear Positive or Negative verdict from an expert |
| If the name is at risk | No guidance | No guidance | Suggested changes to make the name registrable |
| Next steps | Option to get the expert report | Not covered | Expected timeline, likely hurdles and total cost to register |
| Cost | Free, no login | Free, OTP login | ₹199, adjusted against filing |
How to Do a Trademark Search Yourself on IP India
You can run a basic check on the official IP India trademark search portal for free:
- Open the portal and log in at tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in, the official search tool of the Trade Marks Registry. Enter your email or mobile number and the captcha, then verify with the OTP you receive.
- Choose the search type: Wordmark to search by name, Phonetic to find names that sound alike, or Vienna Code to search logos.
- Enter your brand name and match type: Start With, Contains or Match With. Contains gives the widest results.
- Enter the class that covers your product or service, complete the captcha and search.
- Review each result for its status, class and goods or services. Registered, objected and opposed marks can all block a new application.
A do-it-yourself search shows exact and close matches, but it will not tell you whether a name is too similar in sound or meaning, or whether it may be refused as descriptive under Section 9. That judgement is what our ₹199 expert report adds. For a detailed walkthrough, read our step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Trademark Classes: Choosing the Right One
A trademark search is only meaningful in the right class. India follows the Nice Classification of 45 classes: classes 1 to 34 cover goods and classes 35 to 45 cover services. Some of the most common ones:
| Class | Covers |
|---|---|
| 9 | Software, mobile apps, electronics, computers |
| 25 | Clothing, footwear, headwear |
| 29 & 30 | Food products, such as packaged foods, spices, tea, coffee, bakery items |
| 35 | Advertising, business services, retail and trading of goods |
| 41 | Education, training, entertainment, events |
| 42 | Software development, SaaS, IT services |
| 43 | Restaurants, cafes, hotels, catering |
| 44 | Medical, healthcare, beauty and salon services |
Not sure which class fits? We identify it free as part of your search. You can also browse our detailed classification of goods and services.
How to Choose a Brand Name That Passes the Trademark Search
The more distinctive a name is, the easier it is to register and protect. Trademark law sorts names roughly from strongest to weakest:
| Type of name | What it means | Chance of registration |
|---|---|---|
| Invented | A made-up word with no meaning, such as Kodak or Xerox | Strongest |
| Arbitrary | A real word unrelated to the product, such as Apple for computers | Strong |
| Suggestive | Hints at a quality without describing it, such as Netflix | Good |
| Descriptive | Describes the product or its quality, such as "Fresh Juice" for juice | Usually refused under Section 9, unless it has become distinctive through long use |
| Generic | The common name of the product, such as "Mobile" for phones | Cannot be registered |
Also avoid geographical names on their own, common surnames, words such as "best" or "No. 1", and names of government bodies or national emblems, which are restricted by law.
Shortlist two or three names and search all of them before you commit, so you can pick the one with the clearest path to registration.
Company Name, Domain Name and Trademark: Check All Three
Many founders assume that once the Ministry of Corporate Affairs approves their company name, or once they buy the domain, the name is theirs. It is not. Company name approval, domain registration and trademark registration are separate, and only a registered trademark gives you exclusive rights to the brand for your goods or services across India.
If your company name or domain conflicts with someone else's trademark, they can ask you to stop using it. So the order that saves the most trouble is: trademark search first, then the company name and domain, then the trademark application.
Read more on domain names and trademarks and why a comprehensive search should include the domain.
Who Should Get a Trademark Search?
Startups and new businesses
Check the name before registering the company, building the website or ordering signage.
D2C, FMCG and product brands
Clear the name and logo before printing packaging and listing on marketplaces, which often ask for a trademark.
App and software companies
Search classes 9 and 42 before publishing on app stores, where name disputes can get an app taken down.
Restaurants, cafes and franchises
Check class 43 before opening or franchising, so the brand you license is one you can protect.
Exporters
Clear the name in India first, then in your export markets. See our guide to international trademark registration.
Brands launching a new product line
An existing trademark does not automatically cover new classes. Search before expanding into new products or services.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Law Certis Consulting
We have been working in the field of Intellectual Property Rights in India since 2013. Though, our office is located in Pune, Maharashtra, we have served clients from all over India and abroad.
We have successfully established our goodwill in the market even after facing competition from heavily funded organizations due to our discipline and policies which we have evolved through experience in this industry.
Please be rest assured that you are giving the work to one of the best service providers in the market.
- 3000+ Trademark registrations
- All India instant online service
- Free expert guidance and analysis
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