1 application named SIFA TECH
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5763795SIFA TECH | 9Electronics and software | Individual applicant (A. A.) | 13 January 2023 | No. 21113 July 2023 | closed3 November 2023 |
Can I use or register "SIFA TECH"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 38 (telecommunications), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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. "SIFA TECH" 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. We already see 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- BAAB TECH SCALEsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Raj Steel
- Tech Storysimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Ipbazzaar Technology Consultants Private Limited
- BEST TECH SPsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Best Tech Pharmaceuticals
- TECH SKILLsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (M. G.)
- TECH SOAPsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Infiniti Retail Limited
- Alfa Techsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Proprietor of Ferrari Apex Appliances
- Tech Squadsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (J. S. S.)
- TECH SHANsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (P.)
- PRO-TECH SAFE logosimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Proprietor of Protech Safe
- Sofa Tech logosimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Proprietor of Rayan Home Services
- TECH SOLUTIONS logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (P. Y.)
- Tech Services logosimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (A. 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 SIFA TECH
Is SIFA TECH a registered trademark?
SIFA TECH has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 3 July 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 SIFA TECH trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to SIFA TECH?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9: 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.