NEXTEP Trademark (Class 35) — Refused Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 07/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-07 · Last updated 7 Jun 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Owner
- Name
- TOYOTO ENTERPRISES INC., Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, JAPAN
- *********(at)tklaw.in
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Goods & Services
PROVIDING BUSINESS INFORMATION, COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIRD PARTIES AND THEIR GOODS AND SERVICES, VIA A WEB SITE AND AN ONLINE PLATFORM; BUSINESS ASSISTANCE RELATING TO ADVERTISING OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES OF OTHERS VIA A WEBSITE AND AN ONLINE PLATFORM.
What does this status mean?
NEXTEP was refused registration in Class 35 after examination or a hearing. The decision can sometimes be appealed, or a fresh, amended application filed.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark NEXTEP (Application No. 2877123) is owned by (1) TOYOTO ENTERPRISES . 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 NEXTEP is "Refused". It was filed on 07/01/2015 at CHENNAI in Class 35. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
NEXTEP is filed in Class 35, which covers Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions; retail services..
NEXTEP covers: [CLASS : 35] PROVIDING BUSINESS INFORMATION, COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIRD PARTIES AND THEIR GOODS AND SERVICES, VIA A WEB SITE AND AN ONLINE PLATFORM; BUSINESS ASSISTANCE RELATING TO ADVERTISING OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES OF OTHERS VIA A WEBSITE AND AN ONLINE PLATFORM..
The exact word "NEXTEP" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 2877123. 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. NEXTEP (App #2877123) is currently in status "Refused" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If NEXTEP 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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