1 application named VISA DIRECT CONNECT
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6631618VISA DIRECT CONNECT | 36Finance, insurance and real estate | Visa International Service Association (“Visa”) | 19 September 2024 | No. 225720 April 2026 | closed20 August 2026 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 36: Finance, insurance and real estate · application 6631618
Financial services; banking services; credit card services; debit card services; charge card services; pre-paid card services; smart card services; electronic credit and debit transactions; electronic funds transfer; payment processing services; transaction authentication and verification services; cash replacement rendered by credit cards and debit cards; currency exchange services; online banking services; bill…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "VISA DIRECT CONNECT"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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. "VISA DIRECT CONNECT" 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
- KL1 CONNECT DIAGNOSIS logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Kia Corporation
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about VISA DIRECT CONNECT
Is VISA DIRECT CONNECT a registered trademark?
VISA DIRECT CONNECT has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 20 April 2026). 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 VISA DIRECT CONNECT trademark?
As advertised: Visa International Service Association (“Visa”).
Can I register a trademark similar to VISA DIRECT CONNECT?
Not for the same or related goods in class 36: 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.