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Online Trademark Search in India

Before filing a trademark application, a Trademark search must find potential with existing trademark applications and even registered trademarks. A trademark search can be done by providing the word mark and the class under which the investigation is conducted.

A trademark application is made under 45 different classes as per the NICE classification for Trademark. Each of the trademark classes represents a different set of goods and services. To find the trademark class for particular goods or services, an individual should use trademark class finder tools.

TAXAJ has made trademark search easy through the online tool. But again, this tool might not contain the most recent trademark application information. Hence, it is always better to conduct another online trademark search online on the Government website as a second opinion.

Why is it necessary to conduct a Trademark search?

Conducting a Trademark search online will provide the name information of a registered brand name/Trademark, which can be similar (phonetically) to your Trademark. A list of prohibited marks is provided so that an individual can check whether the brand name or the Trademark falls under such banned characters. Under the Vienna code classification, if the brand name has a logo, then a trademark search gives you the information and details of similar brand names.

It is essential to conduct a Trademark search to register the applicants' trademark or brand mark logo under the Trademark Act. In case a similar Trademark exists in the registry of Trademarks, the name can be altered, or an individual can select a new name. If any similar trademark exists, then the newly applied Trademark should be altered, or a new name can be selected. If the brand name is unique, then one can go ahead to register the brand the name. It is always advisable to conduct a trademark search before filing a trademark application to register the Trademark.

Trademark Database

In India, the Comptroller General of Patent Designs and Trademark controls the Trademark registrations and the registered trademarks. Both professionals and non-professionals can use the online trademark search database and non-professionals to do a trademark search.

The Trademark database contains all the trademark applications submitted to the Trademark registrar in India, including all registered, applied, objected, and expired trademarks. A trademark search will give the user an insight into the valuable information relating to the trademark search query.

Trademark Search Procedure

To conduct a trademark search in India, visit the trademark search database using a web browser.

Select Wordmark as the Search type at the top of the page

Enter the wordmark you would like to search on the trademark database. The trademark database can be compared against the search query with three conditions- 'start with,' 'contains' and 'match with.'

Start with display all the entries in the trademark search database that start with the value provided for search.

Contains all display all the entries in the trademark search database that contains all the value provided for search

Match will display all the entries in the trademark search database that matches the value provided for the search.

The class of the Trademark that is applicable should be entered. Trademarks are divided into 45 classes wherein each class represents a distinct group of goods and services. A registered trademark or trademark application will only be pertinent to the class under which it is applied for
With the final step, you can click on search to begin the Trademark search.

Trademark Search Results

Here is an example with the word Ford.

The trademark search above displays the result of all the trademarks that start with the word “Ford” registered under class 12.

The next " show details " option would display all the information pertaining to the trademark application number, application date, owner information, trademark validity date, the date it is used from, and also a description.

A simple search will bring up a number of matches, and understanding the trademark search status is essential for interpreting the implications.

If "no matches found" is displayed, then there are no registered or applied trademarks that match the query. For a trademark to be registered, it must not be similar to any existing trademarks.

Trademark Class

Class	Description
Trademark Class 1	Chemical used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed plastics; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs;
Trademark Class 2	Paints; varnishes; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; metals in foil and powder form for painters; decorators; printers and artists;
Trademark Class 3	Bleaching preparations and substances for laundry use; cleaning; polishing; abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions;
Trademark Class 4	Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles, wicks;
Trademark Class 5	Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; disinfectants; fungicides, herbicides;
Trademark Class 6	Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; goods of metal not included in other classes;
Trademark Class 7	Machines and machine tools; machine coupling and transmission components; agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs;
Trademark Class 8	Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors
Trademark Class 9	Scientific, electric, photographic, measuring, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; data processing equipment and computers;
Trademark Class 10	Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials;
Trademark Class 11	Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Trademark Class 12	Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Trademark Class 13	Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fire works
Trademark Class 14	Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals; jewellery, precious stones; horological and other chronometric instruments
Trademark Class 15	Musical instruments
Trademark Class 16	Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials; printed matter; stationery; brushes; typewriters and office requisites; plastic materials for packaging;
Trademark Class 17	Rubber, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes;
Trademark Class 18	Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins, hides, trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery;
Trademark Class 19	Building materials, (non-metallic), non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.
Trademark Class 20	Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother- of-pearl, meerschaum or of plastics
Trademark Class 21	Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass; glassware and earthenware;
Trademark Class 22	Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags, padding and stuffing materials(except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials
Trademark Class 23	Yarns and threads, for textile use
Trademark Class 24	Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers.
Trademark Class 25	Clothing, footwear, headgear
Trademark Class 26	Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers
Trademark Class 27	Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings(non-textile)
Trademark Class 28	Games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees
Trademark Class 29	Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jams, fruit sauces; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats
Trademark Class 30	Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago; bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar; spices; ice
Trademark Class 31	Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt
Trademark Class 32	Beers, mineral and aerated waters, and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages
Trademark Class 33	Alcoholic beverages(except beers)
Trademark Class 34	Tobacco, smokers' articles, matches
Trademark Class 35	Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions.
Trademark Class 36	Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
Trademark Class 37	Building construction; repair; installation services.
Trademark Class 38	Telecommunications.
Trademark Class 39	Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
Trademark Class 40	Treatment of materials.
Trademark Class 41	Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
Trademark Class 42	Scientific, design and technological services; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
Trademark Class 43	Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.
Trademark Class 44	Medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
Trademark Class 45	Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.

Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; Fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; Tempering and soldering preparations; Substances for tanning animal skins and hides; Adhesives for use in industry; Putties and other paste fillers; Compost, manures, fertilisers; Biological preparations for use in industry and science

Online Trademark Search & Apply