2 applications named Topcon
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5487793Topcon | 21Household and kitchenware | - Vineet Plastics Limited | 14 June 2022 | No. 21739 September 2024 | closed9 January 2025 |
| 5487792Topcon | 17Rubber and insulating materials | - Vineet Plastics Limited | 14 June 2022 | No. 214925 March 2024 | closed25 July 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 21: Household and kitchenware · application 5487793
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN ARTICLES AND CONTAINERS, KITCHEN CONTAINERS, BASKETS FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, BASKETS OF METAL, FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, KITCHEN UTENSILS, CLEANING INSTRUMENTS, HAND-OPERATED, TOWEL BARS, SLOTTED SPOONS [KITCHEN UTENSILS, GRILLS [COOKING UTENSILS], MUGS, BRUSHES, TOOTHBRUSH HOLDERS, BATHROOM TOWEL HOLDERS, BATHROOM GLASS HOLDERS, NON-ELECTRIC, BROOMS, DUSTBINS, MOPS, BUCKETS, TUMBLERS…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 17: Rubber and insulating materials · application 5487792
PVC Pipes, HDPE, LDPE Pipes, Sprinkler Pipes, Breaded Hose Pipes, Plum Pipes, Agriculture Pipes, Suction Pipes, Drip Pipes, Plastic Pipes, Plumbing Pipes, SWR Pipe, Pipe Hose and Fittings
Use claimed since 23/10/2005 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Topcon"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 17 (rubber and insulating materials) and class 21 (household and kitchenware), 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 19 (building materials), class 12 (vehicles), class 6 (metal goods) and class 1 (chemicals), 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. "Topcon" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- WINTOPCONAZOLcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Mindwin Life Sciences Private Limited
- topco logocontains the name · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Individual applicant (H. K. B.)
- TOPCODERsimilar spelling · class 38 (Telecommunications) · Topcoder, Llc
- MCON TOPFLOORsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Mcon Rasayan PVT LTD
- TOPCORILsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Torance Healthcare Private Limited
- TOPCOTONsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Proprietor of Borlaug Chemicals
- GEOPCONsimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Individual applicant (M. N. S.)
- Topclin –Asimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Kremoint Pharma PVT LTD.
- TOPCHICsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Rajsons Exports
- TOPCASEsimilar spelling · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (A. A. H.)
- TOPCANsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Lifesurge Healthcare PVT. LTD.
- Topclinsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Ecolab Usa INC.
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Topcon
Is Topcon a registered trademark?
Topcon has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 9 September 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 Topcon trademark?
As advertised: - Vineet Plastics Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Topcon?
Not for the same or related goods in class 17, class 21: 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.