Is DISCOVER trademarked in India?

33 applications named DISCOVER

Goods and services claimed

Can I use or register "DISCOVER"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 7 (machines and motors), class 9 (electronics and software), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 24 (textiles and fabrics), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 28 (toys, games and sports), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), class 41 (education and entertainment), class 42 (software, it and design services), class 43 (food services and accommodation) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 21 (household and kitchenware) and class 8 (hand tools), 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. "DISCOVER" appears in 15 classes; the other 30 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 9 similar names in the same classes (below).

Similar names in the journal

• DISCOVE R logosame letters, spaced differently · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (J. C.)
• Discov er logosame letters, spaced differently · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Maverico Technologies Private Limited
• DISCOVcontains the name · class 26 (Lace, buttons and accessories) · Individual applicant (G. N. G.)
• REDISCOVERY OF INDIA THAT IS BHARATcontains the name · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (A. N. F.)
• Sukayah : Discover your inner wellbeingcontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Goldfinch Retail Venture Private Limited
• SelfQuest Rediscover yourselfcontains the name · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Genwiz Consulting Limited Liability Partnership
• Gotigin ; 'Where Technology Meets Discovery'contains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (B. M. A.)
• DISCOVER YOUR UNIQUE SHINEcontains the name · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Akuls Jewels
• ARAMCO DISCOVERcontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Saudi Arabian Oil Company
• Discover Worldcontains the name · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Zephyr Toymakers PVT. LTD.
• KEEP DISCOVERINGcontains the name · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
• RASAYANS DISCOVERYcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (A. K.)

Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.

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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.