Is SENECA Trademarked? India, Class 18

Yes, "SENECA" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 6 September 2021 and 17 August 2026, in class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), by Draco Brands Private Limited and an individual applicant. The opposition window is open until 17 December 2026.

2 applications named SENECA

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
6975928SENECA	18Leather, bags and luggage	Draco Brands Private Limited	25 April 2025	No. 227417 August 2026	openuntil 17 December 2026
5087501Seneca	99	Individual applicant (S. M.)	13 August 2021	No. 20166 September 2021	closed6 January 2022

Opposition window open until 17 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 18: Leather, bags and luggage · application 6975928

Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 99 · application 5087501

Cl.1;Perfume Compounds and Fragrances made from Benzene Derivatives, Benzene Based Acids, Flavonoids, Phenol, etc. all for industrial purposes. The compounds sold are used as an ingredient for the manufacture of cosmetics, shampoos, perfumes, soaps, room fresheners, and Cl.3;Antiperspirants, cosmetic creams, cosmetics, deodorants, detergents, hair conditioners, incense, laundry preparations, perfumes, shampoos…

Use claimed since 15/11/2019 · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "SENECA"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), 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 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 14 (jewellery and watches) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "SENECA" 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.

Is SENECA your brand? Watch it freeWe read every weekly journal issue, logos included, and email you when a similar name is advertised, while you can still oppose it. Ask a Trademark AttorneyThink "SENECA" is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 17 December 2026. Which class is mine?Describe your business and get the classes to file in, with the traps for your trade.

Similar names in the journal

SENECACARPETcontains the name · class 27 (Carpets and floor coverings) · Individual applicant (M. N. Q.)
By Seneca logocontains the name · class 99 () · Individual applicant (S. M.)
SENEC logocontains the name · class 8 (Hand tools) · Individual applicant (M. A. H.)
SENEMIsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Senemi Mart Private Limited
SENEUROsimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Individual applicant (S. H. E.)
SeneVitsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Centenarians Life Sciences PVT. LTD
ZENECAsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (M. A.)
SENEXsimilar spelling · class 40 (Treatment of materials and manufacturing) · Individual applicant (G. S.)
Senettonsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Senetton Bath LLP
VENECAsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (H. S.)
Senegosimilar spelling · class 27 (Carpets and floor coverings) · Everlong Brands Private Limited
SENEREO logosimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (N. 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 SENECA

Is SENECA a registered trademark?

SENECA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 17 August 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 SENECA trademark?

As advertised: Draco Brands Private Limited; plus 1 individual applicant.

Can I register a trademark similar to SENECA?

Not for the same or related goods in class 18: 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.

Is SENECA trademarked in India?