When a trademark application on the Indian Trade Mark Registry website shows a status of “Send to Vienna Codification,” it means the trademark includes figurative elements, such as logos, and is in the process of being assigned a Vienna Code. This coding system categorizes figurative elements based on their visual characteristics, helping streamline searches for trademarks that feature designs or logos.
Each new trademark application that includes a figurative element or logo is assigned a Vienna Code by the Registry. This process, known as Vienna codification, simplifies trademark searches for design elements and enhances organization. However, this is just one step in the broader trademark registration journey. Following Vienna codification, applications undergo additional steps like a formalities check, examination, publication, and eventual registration.