2 applications named SANKA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5955312SANKA | 35Advertising, business and retail | Individual applicant (S. S.) | 27 May 2023 | No. 212723 October 2023 | closed23 February 2024 |
| 5988117SANKA | 42Software, IT and design services | Individual applicant (S. S.) | 20 June 2023 | No. 21259 October 2023 | closed9 February 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5955312
Telecommunication services (Arranging subscriptions to -) for others
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5988117
Information technology services,Software consultancy
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SANKA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail) 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 9 (electronics and software), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 38 (telecommunications), 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. "SANKA" 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- HOTEL SRI SANKARA VILAS GUNTURcontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (P. R.)
- SeVVA Path Sankalp Foundationcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Sevva Path Sankalp Foundation
- BALASANKA ZORAcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Balasanka Akshaya Velli
- SANKALP SUDDH PLUScontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (N. K. G.)
- MADHUSANKALPcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. R. T.)
- SANKAR'S UMBRELLAcontains the name · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Sankar's Umbrella (Sata) Bangladesh LTD.
- BHOOSANKALPA ORGANICScontains the name · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Individual applicant (K. R. E.)
- SM (SANKAT MOCHAN) BIGG MARKETcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- SukhSankalpcontains the name · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (P. D.)
- SANKALP STENO & TYPING CLASSEScontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (P. K. T.)
- MEGHANA SANKAR’S HAPPY TREEcontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
- Sankalp jewelscontains the name · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Individual applicant (L. K. K.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about SANKA
Is SANKA a registered trademark?
SANKA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 23 October 2023). 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 SANKA trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to SANKA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35, 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.