Is SFA Champ Trademarked? India, Class 35, 41

Yes, "SFA Champ" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 11 March 2024 and 14 September 2026, in class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), by Sfa Sporting Services Private Limited. The opposition window is open until 14 January 2027.

2 applications named SFA Champ

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
6145932SFA Champ	35Advertising, business and retail	Sfa Sporting Services Private Limited	12 October 2023	No. 227814 September 2026	openuntil 14 January 2027
6145933SFA Champ	41Education and entertainment	Sfa Sporting Services Private Limited	12 October 2023	No. 214711 March 2024	closed11 July 2024

Opposition window open until 14 January 2027. 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 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6145932

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 6145933

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

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "SFA Champ"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In 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 9 (electronics and software), class 42 (software, it and design services), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), 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. "SFA Champ" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).

Is SFA Champ 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 "SFA Champ" is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 14 January 2027. 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

Champ Stationsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Champstation PVT LTD
CHAMP PLATTERsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (K. S.)
Brain Champsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Shah Hayaat
LAPCARE CHAMPsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Lapcare India (P) LTD.
CUTE CHAMPsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Kinetic Innovations LLP.
Aqua Champsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (S. P. M.)
CHLORI CHAMPsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Anand Agro Care
CHAMP Lichtsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (R. N.)
DF Champsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Duflora Agri Products Private Limited
Eicher CHAMPsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Eicher Goodearth India Private Limited
CHAMP T 400similar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Ador Welding Limited
CHAMPsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Nexxbase Marketing PVT. LTD.

Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.

Questions about SFA Champ

Is SFA Champ a registered trademark?

SFA Champ has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 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 SFA Champ trademark?

As advertised: Sfa Sporting Services Private Limited.

Can I register a trademark similar to SFA Champ?

Not for the same or related goods in 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.

Is SFA Champ trademarked in India?