1 application named i-Needs
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5226759i-Needs | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Individual applicant (R. K. K.) | 29 November 2021 | No. 203731 January 2022 | closed31 May 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5226759
SALT IN CLASS - 30
Use claimed since 17/09/2010 · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "i-Needs"?
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. "i-Needs" 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. We already see 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- SKINEEDScontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (S. R.)
- NUTRINEEDScontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Vardhman Mehta And Company
- MEDINEEDS.INcontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (R. G.)
- NEEDS logocontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Navashya Consumer Products PVT. LTD.
- nutri needs logocontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (P. A. C.)
- INDINEEDS logocontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. M.)
- WE FEED UR DAILI NEEDS logocontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (P. G.)
- NURSERY NEEDSsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Proprietor of Aryans Design Studio
- My Home Needssimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. N.)
- BODY NEEDSsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (A. Y.)
- V-MART-HOME NEEDSsimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · V-Mart Retail Limited
- AMRO HOME NEEDSsimilar spelling · class 27 (Carpets and floor coverings) · Individual applicant (D. M. K.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about i-Needs
Is i-Needs a registered trademark?
i-Needs has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 31 January 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 i-Needs trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to i-Needs?
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.