3 applications named SMARTCHAIN
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5325888SMARTCHAIN | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Akna Medical Private Limited | 11 February 2022 | No. 20464 April 2022 | closed4 August 2022 |
| 5325890SMARTCHAIN | 38Telecommunications | Akna Medical Private Limited | 11 February 2022 | No. 20464 April 2022 | closed4 August 2022 |
| 5325891SMARTCHAIN | 42Software, IT and design services | Akna Medical Private Limited | 11 February 2022 | No. 20464 April 2022 | closed4 August 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 5325888
Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; dietary supplements for human beings and animals; plasters, materials for dressings
Use claimed since 01/11/2020 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 38: Telecommunications · application 5325890
Telecommunication services; transmission of digital files and electronic mail; providing user access to global computer networks; radio and television broadcasting; video-on-demand transmission; providing internet chatrooms and online forums; telephone and voice mail services; teleconferencing and videoconferencing services
Use claimed since 01/11/2020 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5325891
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software
Use claimed since 01/11/2020 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SMARTCHAIN"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 38 (telecommunications) 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), 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. "SMARTCHAIN" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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
- NuGenesis Smart Chaincontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Techno Group Enterprises Pty LTD
- SMARTCHcontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (P. R.)
- AKNA SMARTCHAINcontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Akna Medical Private Limited
- SMARTCHASERsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (A. B. J.)
- SMARTCHEWsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Wellcon Animal Health Private Limited
- SMARTCHICKsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Wellcon Animal Health Private Limited
- SmartChecksimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Genetix Biotech Asia Private Limited
- SMARTCHEFsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (M. G.)
- bartCHAIN logosimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Ajiledone Technologies Private Limited
- Smartchip logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Smartchip Technologies 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 SMARTCHAIN
Is SMARTCHAIN a registered trademark?
SMARTCHAIN has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 4 April 2022). 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 SMARTCHAIN trademark?
As advertised: Akna Medical Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to SMARTCHAIN?
Not for the same or related goods in class 5, class 38, 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.