Formality check Fail is the initial stage of the application wherein the registrar examines whether the documents attached with the application are up-to-date or not. In case any of the documents are incorrect or the application is filed in the wrong class then the status changes to formality check fail. It can also happen if there is no translation for trademarks that are not in English/Hindi. In case these basic requirements are not fulfilled, the status could be reflected as “Formalities Check Fail”. The applicant has an opportunity to rectify and resubmit the trademark application within one month from the date of receipt of Keep Pending Notice.

Formality check Fail is the initial stage of the application wherein the registrar examines whether the documents attached with the application are up-to-date or not. In case any of the documents are incorrect or the application is filed in the wrong class then the status changes to formality check fail. It can also happen if there is no translation for trademarks that are not in English/Hindi. In case these basic requirements are not fulfilled, the status could be reflected as “Formalities Check Fail”. The applicant has an opportunity to rectify and resubmit the trademark application within one month from the date of receipt of Keep Pending Notice.