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Following is the list of all the services protected under Class 39, this wide-ranging guide will benefit you in choosing the accurate class for your services,

FTo avoid any objection from the examiner it is important that you register your trademark under the appropriate class which will protect from the infringers and will fast track your trademark registration process.

Class 39 - Transport, Utilities, Storage & Warehousing

Class 39 includes mainly services rendered in transporting people or Services from one place to another (by rail, road, water, air or pipeline) and services necessarily connected with such transport, as well as services relating to the storing of Services in a warehouse or other building for their preservation or guarding.

Services that are classified under Class 39

services rendered by companies exploiting stations, bridges, rail-road ferries, etc., used by the transporter

services connected with the hiring of transport vehicles

services connected with maritime tugs, unloading, the functioning of ports and docks and the salvaging of wrecked ships and their cargoes

services connected with the functioning of airports

services connected with the packaging and parcelling of Services before dispatch

services consisting of information about journeys or the transport of Services by brokers and tourist agencies, information relating to tariffs, timetables and methods of transport

services relating to the inspection of vehicles or Services before transport

Services that are NOT classified under Class 39

services relating to advertising transport undertakings such as the distribution of prospectuses or advertising on the radio (Cl. 35)

services relating to the issuing of travellers’ cheques or letters of credit by brokers or travel agents (Cl. 36)

services relating to insurances (commercial, fire or life) during the transport of persons or Services (Cl. 36)

services rendered by the maintenance and repair of vehicles, nor the maintenance or repair of objects connected with the transport of persons or Services (Cl. 37)

services relating to reservation of rooms in a hotel by travel agents or brokers (Cl. 43)

Detailed List of Services covered under Class 39

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

HOW TO SEARCH A TRADEMARK?

A Trademark search is the first step in the Trademark registration procedure. A search is to be conducted in order to determine the uniqueness of the mark, and its similarity to other, pre- existing marks. It is very much advisable to conduct a Trademark search before registering or using a Trademark. Without a search, there are chances for being sued for Trademark infringement, the rejection of the Trademark application, and a third-party challenging the Trademark application.

WHO WILL PUBLISHED THE MARK IN TRADEMARK JOURNAL?

Trademark registry publish Trademark the mark in Trademark Journal.

IS SEPREATE TRADE MARK IS REQUIRED FOR DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OR SERVICES?

Trademarks must be registered for a particular product or service. A single trademark application can be filed to register your product or service under more than one class but the fees for filing under each class increases every time in the same manner as you have filed a single application for trademark under one class.

CAN TRADE MARK BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED?

A registered trademark is an intellectual property, which can be sold, transferred, gifted, franchised, etc.

CAN A FOREIGNER OR A FOREIGN ENTITY APPLY FOR TRADE MARK REGISTRATION IN INDIA?

Yes, a foreigner or a foreign entity can apply for trademark registration in India.

IS THE TRADEMARK REGISTERED IN INDIA, VALID ALL OVER THE WORLD?

No, Trademarks have to be registered in individual countries, depending on the legislation.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION?

Basic Documents include following:

Trademark Application.

specifications of goods or service for which application is made.

Representation of mark in prescribed size and format.

HOW OFTEN DOES IT NEED TO BE RENEWED?

Trademark registration is valid for 10 years. Therefore, it has to be renewed after each interval of 10-year.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT?

Copyright secures the work related literary, artistic, paintings, films, sounds etc. whereas Trademark secures a mark, word, logo of product or service.

WHO CAN MAKE TRADE MARK APPLICATION?

Any person can make application to register Trademark.