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Is SMC NOVA TEA trademarked in India?

3 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 29, 30, 35 · latest 12 October 2026

Yes, "SMC NOVA TEA" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 3 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 2 February 2026 and 12 October 2026, in class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), by Smc Nova Tea Private Limited. The opposition window is open until 12 February 2027.

3 applications named SMC NOVA TEA

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
5720319SMC NOVA TEA 35Advertising, business and retail Smc Nova Tea Private Limited 13 December 2022 No. 228212 October 2026 openuntil 12 February 2027
5720317SMC NOVA TEA 29Meat, dairy and processed food Smc Nova Tea Private Limited 13 December 2022 No. 226622 June 2026 closed22 October 2026
5720318SMC NOVA TEA 30Staples, spices and confectionery Smc Nova Tea Private Limited 13 December 2022 No. 22462 February 2026 closed2 June 2026
Opposition window open until 12 February 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 5720319

Advertising, Business Management, BusinessAdministration, Office functions, Retailing, Wholesaling andDistributing, Selling of Food and grocery, confectionery items, Coffee, Tea in class 35.

Use claimed since 10/07/1990 · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 5720317

Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved,dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, fruit sauces;eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.

Use claimed since 10/07/1990 · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5720318

Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Sugar, Rice, Tapioca, Sago, Artificial Coffee, Flour and Preparations Made from Cereals, Bread, Pastry And Confectionery, Ices, Honey, Treacle; Yeast, Baking Powder, Salt, Mustard; Vinegar, Sauces, (Condiments), Spices, Ice in class 30.

Use claimed since 10/07/1990 · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "SMC NOVA TEA"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 43 (food services and accommodation), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic) 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. "SMC NOVA TEA" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).

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Questions about SMC NOVA TEA

Is SMC NOVA TEA a registered trademark?

SMC NOVA TEA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 12 October 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 SMC NOVA TEA trademark?

As advertised: Smc Nova Tea Private Limited.

Can I register a trademark similar to SMC NOVA TEA?

Not for the same or related goods in class 29, class 30, class 35: 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.

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