Trademark Search

Check the availability of your logo, brand nameOnline free trademark search tool

Trademark search is done to make sure that any trademark an applicant wish to register, does not cause likelihood of confusion with an already applied mark. We at Insidetax offers free service of trademark search for you. Please submit request page.

Types Of Trademark Search

Word search

This type of search allows you to retrieve trademarks that use the same word as that of the questions entered.

Vienna code search

In some cases, a trademark may contain the same visual elements as that of other companies. It would be difficult to search for such marks. India is a member of the Vienna convention, so it follows the international classification for the same.

Phonetic search

The phonetic search interface is used in the case of similar-sounding trademark words. It is a useful type of search as it sometimes provides results having a different spelling but a similar sound.

Trademark Search Classes

According to the NICE classification, trademark is classified into 45 categories. Among this, 34 classed represents goods and 11 represents services. Since, each class shows unique category of goods and services, so you should choose the right class for your trademark. The process if carried out, once you select the category/class for your goods/services.

Classification of goods

In the case of finished goods, it is classified according to its purpose or function. If the function is not mentioned, then the user can separate it by analogy with other comparable finished products (mentioned in the alphabetical list). And even if this is not possible, then an applicant can classify on the basis of the material of which the product is made or its mode of operation.
In the case of multi-purpose finished goods, it could be separate on the basis of any of its function. If the function is not mentioned, then it could be classified on the basis of the material of which the product is made or its mode of operation.
In the case of raw materials, whether unworked/semi-worked, they are grouped on the basis of the material they consist.
In case a product is made using different materials, then it is grouped on the basis of the material that predominates.
Any good that forms part of another product is in principle grouped in the same class as that product only when the same type of goods cannot normally be used for another purpose. In any other case, the first point mentioned above applies.

Classification of services

The principal basis on which the services is grouped is according to the branches of activities specified in the headings of the service classes and in their explanatory notes. And if this is not the case, then this is done using other services mentioned in the Alphabetical List.
In the case of any rental services, the classification is in the same class as the ‘services provided by means of rented objects’.
Any service that provides councel, information or consultation are classified in the same class as in the case of matter of the advice, information or consultation.

Class 1 Any kind of Chemicals that are used in Industries, science or photography, even chemicals used in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, also the adhesives used in Industry, unprocessed plastics, chemical substances involved inedible substances
Class 2 Any kind of medical apparatus including surgical, dental and veterinary instruments and apparatus, artificial limbs or eyes or teeth; Orthopedic articles also included.
Class 3 Any lighting, steam generating, heating, drying, cooking, refrigerating, ventilating, sanitary or water supply related appliances and apparatus.
Class 4 Vehicles and apparatus for locomotion (in/by land, air or water)
Class 5 Fireworks, Firearms, Explosives, and ammunition (also projectiles).
Class 6 Any precious metal and its alloy and any goods made of that precious metal or even coated with, jewels and ornaments and precious stones; also chronometric instruments.
Class 7 Any Musical Instrument
Class 8 Cardboard and paper; any goods made from them; printed matter, photographs and all stationary given that they are not included in any other classes, adhesives (at the household level), paint brushes, office requisites; teaching material (excluding any kind of apparatus), printing blocks and plastic material for packaging.
Class 9 Rubber, mica, gutta-percha, asbestos, gum and any goods made from these, packing, insulating and stopping materials, extruded plastics, pipes (flexible and not made up of metals).
Class 10 Leather any kind of its limitation, any goods from this material, trunks, hides, animal skins and traveling bags; parasols, umbrellas and walking sticks also harness and whips.
Class 11 Non- metallic building materials, rigid pipes again non-metallic and used for building purposes; bitumen, asphalt, and pitch; monuments, not of metal.
Class 12 Any kind of paints or varnishes, any preservative used against rust and damage of wood, metals used in foil and powder form used by painters, decorators or printers, even mordant and colorants
Class 13 Mirrors, furniture, picture frames; any goods of wood, reed, cork, wicker, cane, bone, horn, whalebone, ivory, amber, shell, meerschaum, mother-of-pearl or any kind of their substitutes, also plastics given that they are not included in any other class.
Class 14 Household utensils and containers (including kitchen), sponges and combs; brushes(excluding paint brushes) and materials included in their making; steel wool and unprocessed glass, porcelain and glassware; also earthenware.
Class 15 “Tents, nets, strings, ropes, tarpaulins, awnings, sacks, sails, bags (which are excluded from other classes); stuffing and padding materials; raw textile materials (fibrous).
Class 16 Threads and Yarns (textile use).
Class 17 Textile and their goods; bed covers and table covers.
Class 18 Footwear, clothing, and headgear.
Class 19 Ribbons, Embroidery, Lace, and braid; hooks and buttons, needles and pins; artificial flowers.
Class 20 Mats, rugs, carpets and matting, linoleum and other similar materials used for covering existing floors and also wall-hangings which are non-textile
Class 21 Sporting and gymnastic articles; games and any kind of playthings given that they are not included in other classes and also decorations for Christmas Trees.

Class 22 Fish, meat, poultry; meat extracts; dried, cooked, frozen edibles (fruits and vegetables), jellies, jams; eggs, milk and its products, oil (edible).
Class 23 Substances used in laundry, also cleaning and polishing; and has chemical applications, soaps, perfumes, oils, any kind of cosmetics
Class 24 “Tea, coffee, rice, sugar, tapioca, artificial coffee, and sago; bread, flour, pastry and confectionery; honey, ices, yeast, treacle, salt, baking powder, mustard, sauces, vinegar, spices, and ice.
Class 25 Products from agriculture, forest and horticulture and grains gave that they are not included in other classes; fresh vegetables and fruits; live animals; seeds; plants and flowers (natural); food product for animals
Class 26 Mineral and aerated water; Non-alcoholic drinks and beers; fruit juices and drinks; syrups and preparation for beverages.
Class 27 Alcoholic drinks (excluding beers).
Class 28 Smoking articles, Tobacco, and matches.
Class 29 Business Management; advertising; business administration and other office functions.
Class 30 Financial affairs, Insurance; Monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
Class 31 Repair, Building construction, Installation Services.
Class 32 Telecommunications
Class 33 Packaging and storage of goods; Transport.
Class 34 All industrial greases and oils, any kind of lubricants, wetting or binding compositions, all fuels and candles and wicks.
Class 35 Treatment of Materials.
Class 36 Providing training; Entertainment; sporting; Education and other cultural activities.
Class 37 Technological and scientific services; industrial analysis and research services; development of computer hardware and software and their designing.
Class 38 Services related to providing drinks and food or temporary accommodation.
Class 39 Any kind of Medical services (including Veterinary, hygienic and beauty services) both for humans and animals; horticulture, agriculture and forest services.
Class 40 Legal and security services; personal and social services.
Class 41 Medical preparations (Veterinary and Pharmaceutical, including sanitary preparations also, any dietetic substance), baby food, plasters, dressing material, disinfectants, dental wax, preparations to destroy vermin.
Class 42 Common Metals and alloys, any material used for metal building; non-electric cables and wires (all of the common metals), pipes and tubes and other small metal hardware, also ones are included
Class 43 Machines and their tools, motors or engines (land vehicles not included), incubators (for eggs) and agriculture machines (hand operated not included).
Class 44 Hand tools, cutlery, razors and side arms.
Class 45 Any instrument and apparatus used in science, navigation, Photography, Cinematography, optics, weights and measurements, signals, supervision, life-saving and/or teaching, also conducting, transforming, switching, regulating, transmitting or reproduction of sound or images; any kind of magnetic data carriers or recording discs, vending machines(automatic) and any coin-operated apparatus; computers, cash registers, calculating machines and fire-extinguishing apparatus.