1 application named M-SIM
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5584072M-SIM | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Mikael Pharma | 26 August 2022 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
Can I use or register "M-SIM"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), 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. "M-SIM" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- HM SIMON (INDIA)contains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · New White Cables Industries Private Limited
- SIMSIMcontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Kapil Sales
- REQLAIM- SIMPILFYING SERVICEScontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Reqlaim Technologies Private Limited
- SLIM- Simplified Lean Integration Metriccontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (D. V.)
- Sim Sim logocontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (P. P.)
- Nim+Sim logocontains the name · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Sipransh Ecommgriwth LLP
- Exam Simulator logocontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Nucleus Consulting And Gamification PVT LTD
- NEW.SIMsimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Individual applicant (M. N. E.)
- M-SICK-ODsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Mascot Biotech (India) Private Limited
- SIM FABsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. K.)
- ALPHA SIMsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (N. N.)
- M SITHsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Aasith Bovine Health
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about M-SIM
Is M-SIM a registered trademark?
M-SIM has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 26 June 2023). 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 M-SIM trademark?
As advertised: Mikael Pharma.
Can I register a trademark similar to M-SIM?
Not for the same or related goods in class 5: 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.