The Meaning of Trademark Application Status "Registered"

The trademark status on the IP India Trade Marks Registry website shows as "Registered" once the registration certificate has actually been issued by the Registrar — not merely when your application was filed or published.

What "Registered" actually unlocks

• The legal right to use the ® symbol next to your mark
• Statutory grounds to take infringement action against a confusingly similar mark
• Exclusive nationwide rights to the mark within your registered class(es)
• A transferable, licensable business asset

How long does registration last?

Registration is valid for 10 years from the date of filing (not the date of the certificate), and must be renewed before it lapses — it does not renew itself automatically.

Renewal timeline

• Up to 1 year before expiry — renewal can be filed via Form TM-R; most owners file 3–6 months ahead.
• Within 6 months after expiry — a grace period applies; the mark can still be renewed by paying a late-renewal surcharge alongside the fee.
• 6 to 12 months after expiry — the mark can no longer simply be renewed; it must be restored under Rule 60, a discretionary process requiring a valid explanation for the delay.
• Beyond 12 months — the registration is generally removed from the Register, and only a fresh application (losing your original filing date) remains an option.

Getting to "Registered" is the milestone, but it isn't the finish line — missing a renewal deadline years later can undo it. We track every client's renewal date so it's never left to chance.