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Is INSTY trademarked in India?

4 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 35, 40, 41, 42 · latest 3 August 2026

Yes, "INSTY" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 4 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 6 April 2026 and 3 August 2026, in class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 40 (treatment of materials and manufacturing), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 42 (software, it and design services), by 4 individual applicants. The opposition window is open until 3 December 2026.

4 applications named INSTY

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
7612668INSTY 42Software, IT and design services Individual applicant (A. K.) 24 March 2026 No. 22723 August 2026 openuntil 3 December 2026
7612667INSTY 41Education and entertainment Individual applicant (A. K.) 24 March 2026 No. 226622 June 2026 closed22 October 2026
7612666INSTY 40Treatment of materials and manufacturing Individual applicant (A. K.) 24 March 2026 No. 226515 June 2026 closed15 October 2026
7612665INSTY 35Advertising, business and retail Individual applicant (A. K.) 24 March 2026 No. 22556 April 2026 closed6 August 2026
Opposition window open until 3 December 2026. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 7612668

computer graphic design for video projection mapping; computer programming; computer programming services for data processing; computer software design; computer system design; graphic arts design; graphic design of promotional materials. The Mark to be taken as a whole..

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 7612667

academies [education]; arranging and conducting of entertainment events; arranging and conducting of in-person educational forums, arranging and conducting of seminars; arranging and conducting of workshops [training]; cinema presentations / movie theatre presentations, coaching [training]; entertainment services; directing of shows; dubbing; educational examination; entertainer services; entertainment services…

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 40: Treatment of materials and manufacturing · application 7612666

Photographic film development; processing of cinematographic films; Duplication of cinematographic films for television; Providing information relating to the processing of cinematographic films.

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 7612665

advertising agency services; publicity agency services; advertising services to create brand identity for others; advisory services for business management; arranging and conducting of commercial events; arranging subscriptions to multimedia content for others; development of advertising concepts; development of marketing concepts; dissemination of advertising matter; influencer marketing; layout services for…

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "INSTY"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 40 (treatment of materials and manufacturing), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 42 (software, it and design 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 9 (electronics and software), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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. "INSTY" appears in 4 classes; the other 41 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).

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Questions about INSTY

Is INSTY a registered trademark?

INSTY has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (4 applications, latest on 3 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 INSTY trademark?

The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.

Can I register a trademark similar to INSTY?

Not for the same or related goods in class 35, class 40, class 41, class 42: 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.

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