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Trademark Application · #7984175

INSTEAD Trademark (Class 3) — Ready for Examination Status & Details

Ready for ExaminationClass 3Filed 09/09/2026WORD

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/09/2026 · Indexed 2026-09-09 · Last updated 9 Sep 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
INSTEADWORD
Application No.
7984175
Filed
09/09/2026
Status
Ready for Examination
Class(es)
Class 3
TM Office
DELHI
Owner's state
Uttar Pradesh
TM type
WORD
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Goods & Services

Class 3

COSMETICS; NON-MEDICATED SKINCARE PREPARATIONS; BEAUTY PREPARATIONS; SKIN CLEANSERS; SKIN TONERS; MOISTURIZING CREAMS; SKIN CREAMS; SKIN LOTIONS; SKIN GELS; SKIN SERUMS; FACE WASHES; FACIAL MASKS; BODY CARE PREPARATIONS; BATH AND SHOWER PREPARATIONS; ESSENTIAL OILS; PERFUMERY; FRAGRANCES; SOAPS; AND OTHER NON-MEDICATED TOILETRY PREPARATIONS.”

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Owner

Name
VIMAL KUMAR HOON Single Firm3 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****, UTTAR PRADESH -201308
Email
*********rma(at)gmail.com
State
Uttar Pradesh
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Other trademarks by this owner

2 other marks filed under VIMAL KUMAR HOON Single Firm. Live marks link to their full details.

WordmarkApp No.ClassStatus
T’TONER
TM #7875720 · Filed 22/07/2026
7875720Class 3Formalities Chk Pass
249 EDITIONS
TM #7875245 · Filed 22/07/2026
7875245Class 18Formalities Chk Pass
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Application Timeline

Application filed
09/09/2026
Filed via e-Filing
Awaiting registration
Current status: Ready for Examination
IP India record refreshed
09/09/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
e-Filing
Category
TRADE MARK
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Attorney / IP Agent

Name & code
RINKOO SHARMA[50457]
Address
OFFICE NO-205 SECOND FLOOR DURGA CHAMBER DESH BANDHU GUPTA ROAD KAROL BAGH DELHI-110005
Ready for Examination

What does this status mean?

INSTEAD is a trademark application in Class 3. Track its live status and get notified the moment it changes.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark INSTEAD (Application No. 7984175) is owned by (1) VIMAL KUMAR HOON Single Firm, 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 INSTEAD is "Ready for Examination". It was filed on 09/09/2026 at DELHI in Class 3. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

INSTEAD is filed in Class 3, covering: COSMETICS; NON-MEDICATED SKINCARE PREPARATIONS; BEAUTY PREPARATIONS; SKIN CLEANSERS; SKIN TONERS; MOISTURIZING CREAMS; SKIN CREAMS; SKIN LOTIONS; SKIN GELS; SKIN SERUMS; FACE WASHES; FACIAL MASKS; BODY CARE PREPARATIONS; BATH AND SHOWER PREPARATIONS; ESSENTIAL OILS; PERFUMERY; FRAGRANCES; SOAPS; AND OTHER NON-MEDICATED TOILETRY PREPARATIONS.”.

INSTEAD covers: COSMETICS; NON-MEDICATED SKINCARE PREPARATIONS; BEAUTY PREPARATIONS; SKIN CLEANSERS; SKIN TONERS; MOISTURIZING CREAMS; SKIN CREAMS; SKIN LOTIONS; SKIN GELS; SKIN SERUMS; FACE WASHES; FACIAL MASKS; BODY CARE PREPARATIONS; BATH AND SHOWER PREPARATIONS; ESSENTIAL OILS; PERFUMERY; FRAGRANCES; SOAPS; AND OTHER NON-MEDICATED TOILETRY PREPARATIONS.”.

The exact word "INSTEAD" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 7984175. 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. INSTEAD (App #7984175) is currently in status "Ready for Examination" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.

If INSTEAD 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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