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Is MERCHANT trademarked in India?

12 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 3, 7, 12, 21, 30, 35, 36 · latest 3 August 2026

Yes, "MERCHANT" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 12 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 12 December 2022 and 3 August 2026, in class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 7 (machines and motors), class 12 (vehicles), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), by Untitled Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, Proprietor of Amafhh Perfumes And Fashion, Proprietor of Sona Moti Fruits Merchant, 2 other applicants and 5 individual applicants. Of these, 11 are logos whose text we read as "MERCHANT". The opposition window is open until 3 December 2026.

12 applications named MERCHANT

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6054154logo mark 7Machines and motors Individual applicant (D. A. D.) 5 August 2023 No. 22723 August 2026 openuntil 3 December 2026
6106566logo mark 30Staples, spices and confectionery Untitled Hotels & Resorts Private Limited 12 September 2023 No. 221821 July 2025 closed21 November 2025
6091876logo mark 35Advertising, business and retail Individual applicant (V. S.) 1 September 2023 No. 217814 October 2024 closed14 February 2025
6389986logo mark 3Cosmetics and cleaning Proprietor of Amafhh Perfumes And Fashion 16 April 2024 No. 21739 September 2024 closed9 January 2025
5679464logo mark 35Advertising, business and retail Proprietor of Sona Moti Fruits Merchant 12 November 2022 No. 215322 April 2024 closed22 August 2024
5406713logo mark 35Advertising, business and retail Individual applicant (A. U. H.) 12 April 2022 No. 21501 April 2024 closed1 August 2024
5094861logo mark 36Finance, insurance and real estate Indusind Bank Limited 19 August 2021 No. 21464 March 2024 closed4 July 2024
5094862logo mark 35Advertising, business and retail Indusind Bank Limited 19 August 2021 No. 213915 January 2024 closed15 May 2024
5792193logo mark 3Cosmetics and cleaning Merchant Trading Company 3 February 2023 No. 211714 August 2023 closed14 December 2023
5183942logo mark 12Vehicles Individual applicant (M. M. S.) 22 October 2021 No. 21021 May 2023 closed1 September 2023
4410605logo mark 21Household and kitchenware Individual applicant (Y. K. S.) 16 January 2020 No. 21021 May 2023 closed1 September 2023
5169554MERCHANT 3Cosmetics and cleaning Merchant Trading Company 11 October 2021 No. 208212 December 2022 closed12 April 2023
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 7: Machines and motors · application 6054154

GARDEN MACHINES AND MACHINE TOOLS, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS INCLUDED IN CLASS 7 The mark should be considered as a whole and no exclusive right to the separate words, except substantially as used by the Applicant.

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 6106566

TEA, TEA EXTRACTS, GREEN TEA AND OTHER TEA-BASED PRODUCTS FALLING IN CLASS 30. MARK SHALL BE USED AS A DEVICE AS SUBSTANTIALLY REPRESENTED AND FILED WITH NO EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OVER THE WORD APPEARING SEPARATELY..

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6091876

Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5679464

ADVERTISING , BUSINESS MANAGEMENT , OFFICE FUNCTION, TRADING , IMPORT , EXPORT, WHOLESELLING, RETAILING, E-RETAILING IN RESPECT OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, FRESH HERBS

Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5406713

ADVERTISING; BUSINESS MANAGEMENT; BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; OFFICE FUNCTIONS, DISTRIBUTION, ONLINE MARKETING, WHOLESALE, RETAILING AGENCY, IMPORT EXPORT, OFFICE FUNCTION AND SALES PROMOTION, SHOPS AND SHOWROOMS, E- COMMERCE, BUSINESS CONSULTANCY AND ADVISORY SERVICES; ADVISORY SERVICES FOR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO BLEACHING PREPARATIONS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES FOR LAUNDRY USE; CLEANING, POLISHING…

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 36: Finance, insurance and real estate · application 5094861

FINANCIAL SERVICES BANKING AND CREDIT SERVICES PROVIDING CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS, CHARGE CARD AND STORE VALUE PREPAID CARD SERVICES SMART CARD SERVICES STORED VALUE ELECTRONIC PURSE SERVICES PROVIDING ELECTRONIC FUND AND CURRENCY, TRANSFER SERVICES ELECTRONICS PAYMENT SERVICES, PREPAID TELEPHONE CALLING CARD SERVICES, CASH DISBURSEMENT SERVICES AND TRANSACTION AUTHORIZATION AND SETTLEMENT SERVICES PROVISION OF…

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5094862

E - COMMERCE, ONLINE SERVICES REGISTRATION OF THIS TRADE MARK SHALL GIVE NO RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE WORD "INDUS"..

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 5792193

Non-Medicated Cosmetics And Toiletry Preparations; Non-Medicated Dentifrices; Perfumery, Essential Oils; Bleaching Preparations And Other Substances For Laundry Use; Cleaning, Polishing, Scouring And Abrasive Preparations

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "MERCHANT"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 7 (machines and motors), class 12 (vehicles), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), 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 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), class 8 (hand tools) and class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), 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. "MERCHANT" appears in 7 classes; the other 38 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 5 similar names in the same classes (below).

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Questions about MERCHANT

Is MERCHANT a registered trademark?

MERCHANT has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (12 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 MERCHANT trademark?

As advertised: Untitled Hotels & Resorts Private Limited; Proprietor of Amafhh Perfumes And Fashion; Proprietor of Sona Moti Fruits Merchant; Indusind Bank Limited; Merchant Trading Company; plus 5 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to MERCHANT?

Not for the same or related goods in class 3, class 7, class 12, class 21, class 30, class 35, class 36: 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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