2 applications named STG INDIA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5468332STG INDIA | 9Electronics and software | Switching Technologies Gunther Limited | 30 May 2022 | No. 21113 July 2023 | closed3 November 2023 |
| 5468333STG INDIA | 42Software, IT and design services | Switching Technologies Gunther Limited | 30 May 2022 | No. 21113 July 2023 | closed3 November 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 5468332
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; Sensors; Sensor switches; Electric sensors and other related goods in Class 9
Use claimed since 27/04/1988 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5468333
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and industrial research services; research and development of new products for others; scientific research and other related services in Class 42
Use claimed since 27/04/1988 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "STG INDIA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software) 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 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. "STG INDIA" appears in 2 classes; the other 43 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).
Similar names in the journal
- GINDIAcontains the name · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Proprietor of British Tobacco Co
- India streetsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
- SABU INDIA STAPLESsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Sabu India Staples
- INCREDIBLE INDIA STORIESsimilar spelling · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · City Explorers Private Limited
- The India Story logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Risara Retail LLP
- Super India Store logosimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Individual applicant (L. R. C.)
- INDIA STAR logosimilar spelling · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Vikas Grover And Monika Grover Both Indians
- INDIA STARI logosimilar spelling · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Vikas Grover And Monika Grover Both Indians
- MAKING INDIA STRONGER logosimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · S R J Peety Steels PVT LTD
- INDIA`S GOT LATENTsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (S. R.)
- INDIA SKILLSsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · National Skill Development Corporation
- PRATHAM INDIA SALESsimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Individual applicant (S. K. J.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about STG INDIA
Is STG INDIA a registered trademark?
STG INDIA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, 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 STG INDIA trademark?
As advertised: Switching Technologies Gunther Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to STG INDIA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, 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.