4 applications named qSPARC
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4669085qSPARC | 38Telecommunications | National Payments Corporation Of India. | 22 September 2020 | No. 205323 May 2022 | closed23 September 2022 |
| 4669083qSPARC | 9Electronics and software | National Payments Corporation Of India. | 22 September 2020 | No. 20427 March 2022 | closed7 July 2022 |
| 4669084qSPARC | 36Finance, insurance and real estate | National Payments Corporation Of India. | 22 September 2020 | No. 20427 March 2022 | closed7 July 2022 |
| 4669086qSPARC | 42Software, IT and design services | National Payments Corporation Of India. | 22 September 2020 | No. 20427 March 2022 | closed7 July 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 38: Telecommunications · application 4669085
Providing telecommunication connections through the use of internet & intranets for the banking & financial sector; providing network for participation of banks & financial institutions for greater inter-connectivity in implementing payment system projects through the use of computer network; communication services offered through the use of internet, computer, mobile phones; providing electronic transmission of…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 4669083
Computer programs; computer software for use in electronic banking which facilitates transfer of funds & payment systems within banking industry; computer software for handling electronic banking transactions; computer application software for mobile phone; currency authentication apparatus & equipment; money vending & dispensing machines & counters; automatic teller machines & cards thereof; cash registers…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 36: Finance, insurance and real estate · application 4669084
Insurance, financial & monetary services; banking services, automated teller machine [ATM], banking services provided via mobile phone; credit & debit card services; conducting cashless payment transactions; financial consultancy relating to the execution of cashless payment transactions; services relating to transfer of funds by establishing, operating, maintaining & consolidating payment systems for local…
Use claimed since 13/12/2018 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 4669086
Services relating to designing, developing & implementing critical payment system software projects for use by the banking industry; development, maintenance, research, design, consultancy of software, mobile application, mobile software & computer software, upgrading & updating of software, customizing software, providing temporary use of non- downloadable software applications accessible via a web site; hosting…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "qSPARC"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 38 (telecommunications) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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. "qSPARC" appears in 4 classes; the other 41 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.
Similar names in the journal
- SPARCcontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (V. G.)
- AirSparcsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Meril Medical Innovations Private Limited
- Unisparcsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Unisparc Healthcare Private Limited
- CEFISPARCsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Unisparc Healthcare PVT LTD
- ACESPARCsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Unisparc Healthcare PVT LTD
- RABESPARCsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Unisparc Healthcare PVT LTD
- G-SPARC logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Pragyaan Sustainable Health Outcomes Foundation
- Soul Sparc logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. B. R.)
- K-SPARC logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · [International Registration No. : 1466533]
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about qSPARC
Is qSPARC a registered trademark?
qSPARC has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (4 applications, latest on 23 May 2022). 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 qSPARC trademark?
As advertised: National Payments Corporation Of India..
Can I register a trademark similar to qSPARC?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 36, class 38, class 42: 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.