APA Trademark (Class 42) — Objected Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 08/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-08 · Last updated 8 Jun 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- APAWORD
- Application No.
- 6971047
- Filed
- 22/11/2024
- Status
- Objected
- Class(es)
- Class 42Scientific and technological services and research; design and development of computer hardware and software.
- TM Office
- IR DIVISION
- Owner's state
- —
- TM type
- WORD
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 0-0 Dated :
Owner
- Name
- CAST AI Group, INC. Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- 19111 Collins Ave(dot), Ste(dot) 2901 Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 United States of America
- *********i(at)lexpraxis.org
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- International Bureau
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- M ABHIJNAN[18024]
- Address
- *****, New Delhi-110048, India
Goods & Services
Cloud computing featuring software for use in managing internal server infrastructure, storage and network workloads, data centers and private clouds; development of computer platforms; electronic storage of data; hosting the web sites of others on a computer server for a global computer network; hosting the web sites of others; hosting the software, websites and other computer applications of others on a virtual private server; maintenance of computer software; providing information relating to computer technology and programming via a website; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in managing internal server infrastructure, storage and network workloads, data centers and private clouds; software development in the field of cloud optimization AI in the framework of software publishing; technological research in the field of cloud optimization AI; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for managing internal server infrastructure, storage and network workloads, data centers and private clouds; providing online non-downloadable computer software platforms for cloud optimization AI.
What does this status mean?
APA has received an examination objection in Class 42. A formal reply addressing the grounds raised must be filed — a well-drafted reply is often the difference between registration and refusal.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark APA (Application No. 6971047) is owned by (1) CAST AI Group ., as recorded in the Indian Trademark Registry. Trademark ownership in India is determined by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
The current status of APA is "Objected". It was filed on 22/11/2024 at IR DIVISION in Class 42. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
APA is filed in Class 42, which covers Scientific and technological services and research; design and development of computer hardware and software..
APA covers: [CLASS : 42] Cloud computing featuring software for use in managing internal server infrastructure, storage and network workloads, data centers and private clouds; development of computer platforms; electronic storage of data; hosting the web sites of others on a computer server for a global computer network; hosting the web sites of others; hosting the software, websites and other computer applications of others on a virtual private server; maintenance of computer software; providing information relating to computer technology and programming via a website; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in managing internal server infrastructure, storage and network workloads, data centers and private clouds; software development in the field of cloud optimization AI in the framework of software publishing; technological research in the field of cloud optimization AI; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for managing internal server infrastructure, storage and network workloads, data centers and private clouds; providing online non-downloadable computer software platforms for cloud optimization AI..
The exact word "APA" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 6971047. If you intend to use a similar mark for similar goods or services, you should conduct a comprehensive availability search and consult a trademark attorney before filing. Registerkaro offers a free availability check followed by professional filing.
Indian registered trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks. APA (App #6971047) is currently in status "Objected" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If APA is in the "Advertised before Acceptance" or "Accepted & Advertised" stage, you have a 4-month window from publication in the Trade Marks Journal to file an opposition (Form TM-O) at the same Trade Marks Registry office. Grounds typically include prior rights, descriptiveness or bad faith. Registerkaro can prepare and file a Notice of Opposition for you.
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