2 applications named MINKA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5319062logo mark | 9Electronics and software | Individual applicant (S. S.) | 8 February 2022 | No. 21685 August 2024 | closed5 December 2024 |
| 5140122MINKA | 43Food services and accommodation | Panache | 21 September 2021 | No. 202325 October 2021 | closed25 February 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 5319062
Wire And Cables, Electrical Conduit, Switch & Switches Accessories, Socket, M.C.B., M.C.B. Box, Junction Box, Joint Boxes For Housing Cable Joints, Change Over, Capacitors, Electrical Capacitors, Condensers (Capacitor), Switchgears, Fuse, Bus Bars, Electric Cord, Electrical Power Extension Cord, Electrical Connectors, Multi-Plugs, Distribution Box, Electric Control Panels, Alarms, Electrical Sockets Included In…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 43: Food services and accommodation · application 5140122
Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation including without limitation canteen services; cafeteria services; café services; hotel services; temporary accommodation reservations; food and drink catering; personal chef services; restaurant services; self-service restaurant services; snack-bar services; udon and soba restaurant services; washoku restaurant services; decorating of food.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MINKA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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. "MINKA" appears in 2 classes; the other 43 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
- MINKASA logocontains the name · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Individual applicant (S. A. T.)
- MINKOSsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Nemus Pharmaceuticals PVT.LTD
- MINK BLINKsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (J. D. P.)
- MINKLORDsimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Youngman Woollen Mills PVT.LTD.
- MINKOO'Ssimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Jameck Services India (P) LTD.
- MINKWHITEsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (N. N.)
- MINKIYAsimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Individual applicant (N. J.)
- MINKsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Proprietor of Rare Blends
- MINK PROsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (J. I. K.)
- OWL MINK logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. N. S.)
- MINKE logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Brass Monkey Holding Limited
- MinkinS logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (A. M.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MINKA
Is MINKA a registered trademark?
MINKA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 5 August 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 MINKA trademark?
As advertised: Panache; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to MINKA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 43: 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.