You would not use Trademark Class 26 if you were registering for: Jewellery (Class 14-  Jewellery, Precious Stones and Metals) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 26 may register in these other classes too.

Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 25 may register in these other classes too.

You would not use Trademark Class 24 if you were registering for: Electrically heated blankets, for medical purposes (Class 10 – Medical Supplies) and not for medical purposes (Class 11 - Appliances) Table linen of paper (Class 16 - Paper Goods) Horse blankets (Class 18 - Leather Goods) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 24 may register in these other classes too.

You would not use Trademark Class 23 if you were registering for: Jewellery (Class 14 –Jewellery, Precious Metals and Stones) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 23 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 22 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Animal hair Body bags Brattice cloth Fleece Wool You would not use Trademark Class 22 if you were registering for: If you were registering: strings for musical instruments (Class 15 - Musical Instruments) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 22 may register in these other classes too.

(class 3 - cleaning substances) Small apparatus for mincing, grinding, pressing, etc., driven by electricity (class 7 - machines) Razors and shaving apparatus, clippers (hand instruments), metal implements and utensils for manicure and pedicure (class 8 - hand tools) Cooking utensils, electric (class 11 - appliances) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 21 may register in these other classes too.

TM Class 20 includes mainly furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.

You would choose Trademark Class 19 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal Semi-worked woods (for example, beams, planks, panels) Veneers Building glass (for example, floor slabs, glass tiles) Glass granules for marking out roads Letterboxes of masonry You would not use Trademark Class 19 if you were registering for: Cement preservatives and cement-waterproofing preparations (Class 1 - Chemicals) Fireproofing preparations (Class 1 - Chemicals) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 19 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 18 if you were registering for: Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes animal skins, hides Trunks and travelling bags Umbrellas and parasols Walking sticks Whips, harness and saddlery You would not use Trademark Class 18 if you were registering for: Clothing (Class 25- Clothing, Footwear, Headgear) Footwear (Class 25- Clothing, Footwear, Headgear) Headgear (Class 25- Clothing, Footwear, Headgear) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO has determined that applicants registering within Class 18 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 17 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Rubber Gutta-percha Gum Asbestos Mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes Plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials Flexible pipes, not of metal You would not use Trademark Class 17 if you were registering for: Fire hose (Class 9) Pipes being parts of sanitary installations (Class 11) and rigid pipes of metal (Class 6) and not of metal (Class 19) Insulating glass for building (Class 19) Certain goods made of the materials in this class that are classified according to their function or purpose , for example, gum resins (Class 2), rubber for dental purposes (Class 5), asbestos screens for firemen (Class 9), adhesive rubber patches for repairing inner tubes (Class 12), rubber erasers (Class 16) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 17 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 16 if you were registering for: Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes Printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery Adhesives for stationery or household purposes Artists' materials; paint brushes Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture) Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus) Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks You would not use Trademark Class 16 if you were registering for: Colours (Class 2 - Paints) Hand tools for artists (for example, spatulas, sculptors' chisels) (Class 8 - Hand Tools) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 16 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 15 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Mechanical pianos and their accessories Musical boxes Electrical and electronic musical instruments You would not use Trademark Class 15 if you were registering for: Apparatus for the recording, transmission, amplification and reproduction of sound (Class 9 - Computers and Scientific Devices) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 15 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 14 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Jewellery (i.e., imitation jewellery and jewellery of precious metals and stones) Cufflinks, tie pins You would not use Trademark Class 14 if you were registering for: Goods in precious metals classified according to their function or purpose, for example, metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists (class 2 - paints) The amalgam of gold for dentists (class 5 - pharmaceuticals) Cutlery (class 8 - hand tools) Electric contacts (class 9 - computers and scientific devices) Pen nibs of gold (class 16 - paper goods) Teapots (class 21 - household utensils) Gold and silver embroidery (class 26 - lace and embroidery) Cigar boxes (class 34 - tobacco products) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO has determined that applicants registering within Class 14 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 13 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Air pistols (weapons) Artillery guns (cannons) Cleaning brushes for firearms Explosive Cartridges Flare pistols Gun carriages (artillery) You would not use Trademark Class 13 if you were registering for: Matches (Class 34- Tobacco Products) Beverages (Class 33- Alcoholic Beverages) Medicines (Class 5- Pharmaceuticals) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 13 may register in these other classes too.

You would not use Trademark Class 12 if you were registering for: Railway material of metal (Class 6- Common Metals) Motors, engines, coupling and transmission components other than for land vehicles (Class 7- Machines) Parts of motors and engines (of all kinds) (Class 7- Machine) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 12 may register in these other classes too.

You would not use Trademark Class 11 if you were registering for: Steam producing apparatus (parts of machines) (Class 7- Machines) Electrically heated clothing (Class 9- Computer and Scientific Devices) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 11 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 10 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Special furniture for medical use Hygiene rubber articles Supportive bandages Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 10 may register in these other classes too.

(Class 11- Appliances) Electric toothbrushes and combs (Class 21- Household Utensils) Clocks and watches and other chronometric instruments (Class 14- Precious Metals) Control clocks (Class 14- Precious Metals) Amusement and game apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor (Class 28- Games and sporting goods) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 9 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 8 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Cutlery of precious metals Electric razors and clippers (hand instruments) You would not use Trademark Class 8 if you were registering for: Side arms being firearms (Class 13 - Firearms) Paper knives (Class 16 - Paper Goods) Fencing weapons (Class 28 - Games and Sporting Goods) Beverages (Class 33- Alcoholic Beverages) Headgear (Class 25- Clothing, Footwear and Headgear) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 8 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 7 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Acetylene cleaning apparatus Blowing machines Bottle washing machines Choppers (knives) Dishwashers You would not use Trademark Class 7 if you were registering for: Hand tools and implements, hand-operated (Class 8 - Hand Tools) Motors and engines for land vehicles (Class 12 - Vehicles) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 7 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 6 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Aluminium wire Aluminium foil Balls of steel Badges of metal for vehicles Bells Cashboxes of metal You would not use Trademark Class 6 if you were registering for: Bauxite (Class 1 - Chemicals) Mercury, antimony, alkaline and alkaline-earth metals (Class 1 - Chemicals) Metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists (Class 2 - Paints) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 6 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 5 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Sanitary preparations for personal hygiene, other than toiletries Deodorants other than for human beings and animals Dietary supplements, intended to supplement a normal diet or to have health benefits Meal replacements, dietetic food and beverages, adapted for medical or veterinary use Cigarettes without tobacco, for medical purposes You would not use Trademark Class 5 if you were registering for: Sanitary preparations being toiletries (Class 3- Cleaning Substances) Deodorants for human beings or animals (Class 3- Cleaning Substances) Supportive bandages (Class 10- Medical Supplies) Meal replacements, dietetic food and beverages not for medical or veterinary use (Class 29- Meat, Fish, Poultry),(Class 30- Coffee, Flour, Rice),(Class 31- Grains, Agriculture), (Class 32- Beer and Beverages), (Class 33- Alcoholic Beverages) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office If you are not sure while choosing Class 5 for your product, you also consider the following “Related Classes”: Class 3- Cleaning Substances, Class 1- Chemicals, Class 10- Medical Supplies, Class 42- Science and Technology Services, Class 35- Advertising and Business Services, Class 44- Medical and Vet Services.

You would choose Trademark Class 4 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Oils and greases Lubricants Dust absorbing Fuels and illuminants Wetting and binding compositions Candles Coal Wax You would not use Trademark Class 4 if you were registering for: Certain special industrial oils and greases Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 4 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 3 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Deodorants for human beings or animals Room fragrance preparations Sanitary preparations being toiletries You would not use Trademark Class 3 if you were registering for: Chemical chimney cleaners (Class 1- Chemicals) Degreasing preparations for use in manufacturing processes (Class 1- Chemicals) Deodorants other than for human beings or animals (Class 5- Pharmaceuticals) Sharpening stones and grindstones (Class 8- Hand Tools)  Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 3 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 2 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Paints, varnishes and lacquers for industry, handicrafts and arts Dyestuffs for clothing Colourants for foodstuffs and beverages You would not use Trademark Class 2 if you were registering for: Unprocessed artificial resins (Class 1) Laundry bluing (Class 3) Cosmetic dyes (Class 3) Paint boxes (articles for use in school) (Class 16) Insulating paints and varnishes (Class 17) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 2 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 1 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry Unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures Fire extinguishing compositions Tempering and soldering preparations Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs Tanning substances; adhesives used in industry You would not use Trademark Class 1 if you were registering for: Natural resins (Class 2) Chemical products for use in medical science (Class 5) Fungicides, herbicides and preparations for destroying vermin (Class 5) Adhesives for stationery or household purposes (Class 16) salt for preserving foodstuffs (Class 30) Straw mulch (Class 31) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 1 may register in these other classes too.

Initial Requirements To enjoy continued legal protection of the mark the trademark owner or the proprietor will have to complete the renewal process by filing form TM-R on every 10th year for the rest of the trademark life.

Evidence shall be a mandatory requirement showing proof that aggrieved person is affected to protect the efforts of existing trademark owner.

While the term ‘any person’ includes individuals, companies, partnership firms and trusts, normally, the opposition is filed by – the owner of an earlier trademark application or registration representing a similar trademark for same class of goods, or a prior user of the same or similar trademark who has not yet sought registration of the same.

A trademark application can be objected under the more than one grounds for refusal.

Collective Mark:          These types of trademarks are linked with a group of people and not one single product or service.

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