1 application named STEPS WAY
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5181251STEPS WAY | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Individual applicant (P. K. D.) | 21 October 2021 | No. 214526 February 2024 | closed26 June 2024 |
Can I use or register "STEPS WAY"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics) and class 14 (jewellery and watches), 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. "STEPS WAY" 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- STEPS TO INDIAsimilar spelling · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
- 7 STEPSsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. U. G.)
- Learning Stepssimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Zephyr Toymakers PVT. LTD.
- LITTLE STEPSsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. S. C.)
- TINY STEPSsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (H. B. G.)
- Cubic Stepssimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (O. K.)
- Steps Foreversimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- FOOD STEPSsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (A. G.)
- WINNER'S STEPSsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Manu Law Classes Private Limited
- SOLID STEPSsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Convergia Digital Education Private Limited
- AIRDOT STEPSsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. H.)
- INTERIOR STEPSsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Individual applicant (P. N. T.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about STEPS WAY
Is STEPS WAY a registered trademark?
STEPS WAY has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 26 February 2024). 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 STEPS WAY trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to STEPS WAY?
Not for the same or related goods in class 25: 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.