7 applications named Alter
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6678119Alter | 11Lighting, heating and cooling | Individual applicant (H. G.) | 21 October 2024 | No. 227631 August 2026 | openuntil 31 December 2026 |
| 6884421Alter | 99 | Alter Academy Private Limited | 1 March 2025 | No. 227417 August 2026 | openuntil 17 December 2026 |
| 6441079Alter | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Individual applicant (P. S.) | 20 May 2024 | No. 220017 March 2025 | closed17 July 2025 |
| 5082743logo mark | 41Education and entertainment | Alter Origin Productions | 10 August 2021 | No. 216515 July 2024 | closed15 November 2024 |
| 4900753logo mark | 8Hand tools | Dpac Ventures LLP | 11 March 2021 | No. 213915 January 2024 | closed15 May 2024 |
| 5179956logo mark | 35Advertising, business and retail | Join Alternative LLP | 20 October 2021 | No. 21259 October 2023 | closed9 February 2024 |
| 5954351logo mark | 13Firearms and fireworks | Individual applicant (R. N.) | 18 November 2022 | No. 211317 July 2023 | closed17 November 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 11: Lighting, heating and cooling · application 6678119
ELECTRIC FITTINGS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS, ELECTRIC LAMPS, ELECTRIC CHOKES, LED LIGHTS, LED LAMP, TAIL LAMP BULBS, LED LIGHTS, LED LUMINAIRES, LED LIGHTING APPARATUS, LED LAMPS, LED FLASHLIGHTS, LED LIGHT STRIPS, LED SAFETY LAMPS, OVENS, HOT PLATES, FANS, DESERT COOLERS, IRONS, BOILERS AND HEATERS, CFL LAMP, TUBES, ELECTRIC BULBS, TUBES AND LAMPS, FANS & COOLERS, ELECTRICE LAMPS, HEATING APPLIANCES, IMMERSSION…
Use claimed since 15/09/2020 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 6441079
Muesli; Muesli bars; Rolled oats; Oats (Crushed -); Foodstuffs made from oats; Whole wheat grains being cooked; Whole wheat grains being preserved; Snack foods made of whole wheat; Wheat-based snack foods; Grain-based snack foods; Multigrain-based snack foods; Cereal seeds, processed; Barley flakes; Tapioca; Sago; Sugar free sweets; High protein cereal bars; Flavourings for butter.
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 5082743
Education, providing of training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities
Use claimed since 07/02/2018 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 8: Hand tools · application 4900753
Electric hair trimmers; electric hair straighteners; beard clippers, razors (electric and non-electric), razor cases and razor blades; crimping irons; curling tongs; hair curling iron; hair clippers for personal use, electric and non-electric; scissors; tweezers; blades.
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5179956
Advertising, Business administration and office functions, on-line retail store services featuring clothing (sustainable)
Use claimed since 20/05/2021 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Alter"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 8 (hand tools), class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 13 (firearms and fireworks), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), a new application for an identical or confusingly similar name is likely to be objected to by the Registry under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, or opposed by the earlier applicant. Closely related classes, such as class 7 (machines and motors), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 26 (lace, buttons and accessories) and class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), carry the same risk.
For unrelated goods, often yes. The same word can be registered by different owners in different classes when the goods are unrelated and the earlier mark is not well known. "Alter" appears in 6 classes; the other 39 may still be open, subject to a search.
A small change rarely helps. Adding a word, changing a letter or using a logo does not avoid conflict on its own: marks are compared as a whole, by look, sound and idea. We already see 5 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- A LTER logosame letters, spaced differently · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Alter Resources Limited
- GAJA ALTERNATIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITEDcontains the name · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Gaja Alternative Asset Management Private Limited
- ALTERSAGE INNOVATIONScontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Altersage Innovations Private Limited
- SASE - System for Alternative Schooling and Educationcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S. C.)
- THE ALTERRcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (M. V. S.)
- Bettr. alternativecontains the name · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Seagram Exports Private Limited
- COMET ALTERcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Grails Marketing Private Limited
- Alter Academycontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Alter Academy Private Limited
- ALT F BY ALTERNATE FRAGRANCEScontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Shakun Enterprises
- ZALTERcontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (A. S.)
- ROCK WALTERcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A.)
- ALTERIORcontains the name · class 6 (Metal goods) · Individual applicant (P. G.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Alter
Is Alter a registered trademark?
Alter has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (7 applications, latest on 31 August 2026). Advertisement means the Registry accepted the application; it is registered only if no opposition succeeds within four months of the journal date. The journal does not record the later outcome, so check the live register before relying on it.
Who applied for the Alter trademark?
As advertised: Alter Academy Private Limited; Alter Origin Productions; Dpac Ventures LLP; Join Alternative LLP; plus 3 individual applicants.
Can I register a trademark similar to Alter?
Not for the same or related goods in class 8, class 11, class 13, class 30, class 35, class 41: a confusingly similar name is likely to be refused or opposed. For unrelated goods it may be possible after a search. Ask for a free availability report before you file.
What does "advertised" mean? Read trademark status meanings, how long registration takes and how to run a trademark search.
Source and limits. Built from the Trade Marks Journal published by the Registrar of Trade Marks (a public record), issues from August 2021 onwards, as advertised and subject to transcription errors. The journal shows that an application was accepted and advertised; it does not show what happened afterwards (registration, opposition, withdrawal or abandonment), applications not yet advertised, or marks advertised before August 2021, so this is not the live register status. Applicants may ask for a correction or removal by writing to mehak@trademarkindia.pro. Information only, not legal advice and not a solicitation.