1 application named StepNext
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5331273StepNext | 42Software, IT and design services | Ramakrishna Chikkam | 16 February 2022 | No. 204711 April 2022 | closed11 August 2022 |
Can I use or register "StepNext"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In 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 9 (electronics and software), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 38 (telecommunications) 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. "StepNext" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- NEXT STEP TECH EXPOsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- A Next Stepsimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Individual applicant (A.)
- NEXT STEP logosimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · Proprietor of Next Step Accessories
- Next Steps 2 New Feet logosimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · [International Registration No. : 1536417]
- ThE QEXT STEP logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S.)
- DEEPNEXTsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (A. M. Y.)
- STEPN GOsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Findsatoshi Lab Limited
- HEPNEXTsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Elliott Labs Private Limited
- STEPNPUULL logosimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · [International Registration No. : 1481347]
- NEXT(STAR logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
- STEPN- logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Findsatoshi Lab 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 StepNext
Is StepNext a registered trademark?
StepNext has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 11 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 StepNext trademark?
As advertised: Ramakrishna Chikkam.
Can I register a trademark similar to StepNext?
Not for the same or related goods in 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.