2 applications named STING BEE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5779421STING BEE | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Proprietor of Dil Shad Creation | 25 January 2023 | No. 213120 November 2023 | closed20 March 2024 |
| 5593197STING BEE | 35Advertising, business and retail | Neeraj Sharma Prop. M/S Sting Bee Group | 2 September 2022 | No. 20906 February 2023 | closed6 June 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 5779421
READYMADE GARMENTS INCLUDED IN CLASS 25. Mark should be read as a whole.
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5593197
ADVERTISING, PROMOTIONAL, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT; BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; OFFICE FUNCTIONS, RETAIL AND WHOLESALE SERVICES
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "STING BEE"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear) 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 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics), class 14 (jewellery and watches) 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. "STING BEE" 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
- STING BLUE CURRENTsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Pepsico, INC.
- GAME BEE STUDIOsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (P. C.)
- Bee Stay Hotelssimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Dove Nest Hospitality Private Limited
- Bee Stevesimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Jiya Sales
- STINGsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Sting International Pty LTD
- STING CLEANsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Stingray Pharma
- CLEANING BEEsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Proprietor of Palak Agencies
- SPELLING BEEsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (P. S.)
- "Time to De-sting"similar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (S. K. D.)
- ZERO STINGsimilar spelling · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Dholakia Tobacco PVT. LTD.
- Scrolling Beesimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (N. K.)
- BON STINGsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (B. 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 STING BEE
Is STING BEE a registered trademark?
STING BEE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 20 November 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 STING BEE trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Dil Shad Creation; Neeraj Sharma Prop. M/S Sting Bee Group.
Can I register a trademark similar to STING BEE?
Not for the same or related goods in class 25, 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.