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Is Japs trademarked in India?

3 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 7, 32, 33 · latest 19 October 2026

Yes, "Japs" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 3 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 11 December 2023 and 19 October 2026, in class 7 (machines and motors), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic) and class 33 (alcoholic beverages), by A. B. Grain Spirits Private Limited and Japs Project. Of these, 1 is a logo whose text we read as "Japs". The opposition window is open until 19 February 2027.

3 applications named Japs

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6152559Japs 32Beverages, non-alcoholic A. B. Grain Spirits Private Limited 17 October 2023 No. 228319 October 2026 openuntil 19 February 2027
6038855logo mark 7Machines and motors Japs Project 26 July 2023 No. 221530 June 2025 closed30 October 2025
6152539Japs 33Alcoholic beverages A. B. Grain Spirits Private Limited 17 October 2023 No. 213411 December 2023 closed11 April 2024
Opposition window open until 19 February 2027. 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 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 6152559

Beer and Brewery Products including ale, Stout, Lager, Pilsner and Draft Beer, Beer-Based Cocktails, Malt Beer; Extracts of hops for making Beer, Ginger Beer / Gingerale; Non Alcoholic Beverages including cider; Waters, Mineral Water, Soda Water, Table Waters, Aerated Water.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 7: Machines and motors · application 6038855

MANUFACTURER OF MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS EOT CRANES, HOT CRANES, CHAIN PULLEY BLOCKS, GRAB AND GRABBING CRANES, JIB CRANES, HOIST. THIS IS SUBJECT TO ASSOCIATION WITH REGISTERED NO. 2572049.

Use claimed since 01/04/1996 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 33: Alcoholic beverages · application 6152539

"Alcoholic Beverages including Wine, Spirits, Liquors, Whisky, Brandy, Rum, Vodka & Gin".

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Japs"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 7 (machines and motors), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic) and class 33 (alcoholic beverages), 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 8 (hand tools), class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 12 (vehicles) 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. "Japs" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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.

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Questions about Japs

Is Japs a registered trademark?

Japs has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 19 October 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 Japs trademark?

As advertised: A. B. Grain Spirits Private Limited; Japs Project.

Can I register a trademark similar to Japs?

Not for the same or related goods in class 7, class 32, class 33: 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.

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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.

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