1 application named BON STING
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5436715BON STING | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Individual applicant (B. J.) | 5 May 2022 | No. 206912 September 2022 | closed12 January 2023 |
Can I use or register "BON STING"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 43 (food services and accommodation) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "BON STING" appears in 1 class; the other 44 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.
Similar names in the journal
- STING BLUE CURRENTsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Pepsico, INC.
- STING BEEsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Dil Shad Creation
- STINGsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Sting International Pty LTD
- STING CLEANsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Stingray Pharma
- "Time to De-sting"similar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (S. K. D.)
- ZERO STINGsimilar spelling · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Dholakia Tobacco PVT. LTD.
- Bon Strengthsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Integrace PVT. LTD.
- BON-STAYsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Geniaux Healthcare
- Non-stinging logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Sava Healthcare Limited
- INVE sting logosimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Tcfs India Private Limited
- STinG OF MELODY logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Melic Media Private Limited
- No Sting logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Varav Biogenesis Private Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about BON STING
Is BON STING a registered trademark?
BON STING has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 12 September 2022). 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 BON STING trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to BON STING?
Not for the same or related goods in class 30: 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.