1 application named Sapper
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6141086Sapper | 34Tobacco and smokers' articles | Individual applicant (M. K. J.) | 9 October 2023 | No. 213625 December 2023 | closed25 April 2024 |
Can I use or register "Sapper"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 34 (tobacco and smokers' articles), 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 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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. "Sapper" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- SAPPERS KOSHICOcontains the name · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (H. A.)
- Mutsappercontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (V. W.)
- NewsAppercontains the name · class 38 (Telecommunications) · Individual applicant (G. U. R.)
- Copper safesimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Actoserba Active Wholesale Private Limited
- SAPPsimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Proprietor of Sumo Agro Plastic Products
- SAPPHIVEsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Jackie Crafts Private Limited
- SAPPMONsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (N. K.)
- Nappy Sappysimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of S V Marketing
- STRAPPERsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- SavorMeal Wrappersimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Proprietor of Vinayak Traders
- COPPER Ssimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Safex Chemicals India LTD
- SAPPMSsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Raspberry Infosystems Private 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 Sapper
Is Sapper a registered trademark?
Sapper has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 25 December 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 Sapper trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to Sapper?
Not for the same or related goods in class 34: 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.