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Is PRIMER trademarked in India?

14 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 1, 2, 3, 32, 33, 35, 41 · latest 14 September 2026

Yes, "PRIMER" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 14 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 14 February 2022 and 14 September 2026, in class 1 (chemicals), class 2 (paints and coatings), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 33 (alcoholic beverages), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), by Mayuri Kumkum Limited, Retina Paints Limited, Technopaints And Chemicals Limited, 6 other applicants and 4 individual applicants. Of these, 11 are logos whose text we read as "PRIMER". The opposition window is open until 31 December 2026 for the earliest of 2 applications still open.

14 applications named PRIMER

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6850851logo mark 3Cosmetics and cleaning Mayuri Kumkum Limited 11 February 2025 No. 227814 September 2026 openuntil 14 January 2027
6929133PRIMER 41Education and entertainment Individual applicant (P. K.) 28 March 2025 No. 227631 August 2026 openuntil 31 December 2026
5711666logo mark 2Paints and coatings Retina Paints Limited 6 December 2022 No. 226622 June 2026 closed22 October 2026
6732141logo mark 35Advertising, business and retail Individual applicant (G. K.) 28 November 2024 No. 226225 May 2026 closed25 September 2026
6052678logo mark 2Paints and coatings Technopaints And Chemicals Limited 4 August 2023 No. 223120 October 2025 closed20 February 2026
6476527logo mark 2Paints and coatings Titanic Paints Private Limited 12 June 2024 No. 22167 July 2025 closed7 November 2025
5192456logo mark 2Paints and coatings Shalimar Paints LTD 28 October 2021 No. 214419 February 2024 closed19 June 2024
5014794logo mark 1Chemicals Polybit Industries Far East Sdn. Bhd. 22 June 2021 No. 213915 January 2024 closed15 May 2024
5546139logo mark 2Paints and coatings Stanvac Chemicals (India) LTD. 26 July 2022 No. 211026 June 2023 closed26 October 2023
5015274logo mark 2Paints and coatings Retina Paints Private Limited 23 June 2021 No. 210919 June 2023 closed19 October 2023
5531422logo mark 2Paints and coatings Sakarni Plaster India Private Limited 15 July 2022 No. 208426 December 2022 closed26 April 2023
5531423logo mark 2Paints and coatings Sakarni Plaster India Private Limited 15 July 2022 No. 208426 December 2022 closed26 April 2023
5278093PRIMER 33Alcoholic beverages Individual applicant (P. P. K.) 8 January 2022 No. 204021 February 2022 closed21 June 2022
5278068PRIMER 32Beverages, non-alcoholic Individual applicant (P. P. K.) 8 January 2022 No. 203914 February 2022 closed14 June 2022
Opposition window open until 31 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 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 6850851

Make-up Primers No Claim of Exclusive Rights for PRIMER and descriptive matters appearing on label

Use claimed since 03/06/2017 · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 6929133

Education, providing of training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 2: Paints and coatings · application 5711666

Paints, Emulsions & Enamels; Primers; Distempers; Colour Fixatives; Roof Coating Paints; Lacquers; Preservatives against Rust and against deterioration of Wood; Lime Wash; Thickeners for Paints; Thinners for paints; Turpentine; Undercoating & under sealing for Vehicles Chassis; Varnishes; Wall and Wood fillers(Putties); Water Colours; Whitewash; being goods included in Class 2

Use claimed since 18/04/2016 · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6732141

Retail and wholesale services of paints, marketing

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 2: Paints and coatings · application 6052678

Paints; Paint reducers; House paint; Paint thickeners; Exterior paint; Interior paint; Paint thinners; House paints; Watercolours [paints]; Finger paints; Aluminum paints; Watercolors [paints]; Vehicle paints; Emulsion paints; Floor paints; Waterproof paints; Powdered paints; Automotive paints; Mixed paints; Fireproof paints; Architectural paints; Exterior paints; Oil paints; Fabric paints; Bactericidal paints…

Use claimed since 03/04/2013 · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 2: Paints and coatings · application 6476527

PAINTS, HOUSE PAINTS, EXTERIOR PAINT, INTERIOR PAINT, PAINT THICKENERS, LUMINOUS PAINTS, WATERCOLOURS [PAINTS], CERAMIC PAINTS, COATINGS [PAINTS], ARCHITECTURAL PAINTS, FABRIC PAINTS, MIXED PAINTS, OIL PAINTS, PAINTS, VARNISHES, LACQUERS

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 2: Paints and coatings · application 5192456

PAINTS, VARNISHES, LACQUERS, PRESERVATIVES AGAINST RUST AND AGAINST DETERIORATION OF WOOD, COLORANTS, MORDANTS, RAW NATURAL RESINS, METALS IN FOIL AND POWDER FORM FOR PAINTERS, DECORATORS, PRINTERS AND ARTISTS.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 1: Chemicals · application 5014794

Chemicals for use in industry and science; Adhesives for industrial purposes; unprocessed artificial resins; adhesives for wall tiles; agglutinants for concrete in Class 1 Subject to no exclusive right over the mark " POLYPRIME " separately & mark will be considered as a whole as substantially shown with the combination of word in label form..

Use claimed since 14/10/2009 · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "PRIMER"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 2 (paints and coatings), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 33 (alcoholic beverages), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 19 (building materials) and class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), 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. "PRIMER" 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 9 similar names in the same classes (below).

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Similar names in the journal

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Questions about PRIMER

Is PRIMER a registered trademark?

PRIMER has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (14 applications, latest on 14 September 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 PRIMER trademark?

As advertised: Mayuri Kumkum Limited; Retina Paints Limited; Technopaints And Chemicals Limited; Titanic Paints Private Limited; Shalimar Paints LTD; plus 4 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to PRIMER?

Not for the same or related goods in class 1, class 2, class 3, class 32, class 33, class 35, class 41: 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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