2 applications named MINISPIN
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5903603MINISPIN | 9Electronics and software | Eppendorf Se | 21 April 2023 | No. 213915 January 2024 | closed15 May 2024 |
| 2997221MiniSpin | 9Electronics and software | Eppendorf Ag | 30 June 2015 | No. 204421 March 2022 | closed21 July 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 5903603
Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment; parts and accessories for scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment; laboratory centrifuges.
Use claimed since 01/01/1997 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 2997221
CENTRIFUGES.
Use claimed since 01/01/1997 · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MINISPIN"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 38 (telecommunications), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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. "MINISPIN" 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
- Minispillssimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (M. V. M.)
- MINISPASsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (V. R. M.)
- CGminiSPIKEsimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Cg Power And Industrial Solutions Limited
- ministepssimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Proprietor of Avenue Overseas Incorporation
- MINISUsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. G.)
- MINISTERsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- MINISTARsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (V. R. S.)
- MINISTITCHsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (P. I. K.)
- Fruit Minissimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Mcgill Foods PVT.LTD.,
- Unispinsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Unicept Chema LLP
- MINISO logosimilar spelling · class 4 (Fuels, oils and candles) · Miniso Hong Kong Limited
- Minisaic logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Reliance Retail Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MINISPIN
Is MINISPIN a registered trademark?
MINISPIN has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 15 January 2024). 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 MINISPIN trademark?
As advertised: Eppendorf Se; Eppendorf Ag.
Can I register a trademark similar to MINISPIN?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9: 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.