PROTO Trademark (Class 8) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-09 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- PROTOWORD
- Application No.
- 229714
- Filed
- 24/06/1965
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 8
- TM Office
- KOLKATA
- Owner's state
- West Bengal
- TM type
- WORD
- Valid upto
- 24/06/2027
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 409-0 Dated : 16/06/1966
Goods & Services
TOOLS AND PORTABLE TOOLS ALL INCLUDED IN CLASS 8; HAND TOOLS AND MECHANICS'HAND TOOLS.
Owner
- Name
- STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- State
- West Bengal
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 01/01/1951
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- DEPENNING & DEPENNING[879]
- Address
- *****, INDIA(dot)
What does this status mean?
PROTO is a registered trademark in Class 8. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for TOOLS AND PORTABLE TOOLS ALL INCLUDED IN CLASS 8; HAND TOOLS AND MECHANICS'HAND TOOLS. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 8? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark PROTO (Application No. 229714) is owned by (1) STANLEY BLACK & DECKER ., 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 PROTO is "Registered". It was filed on 24/06/1965 at KOLKATA in Class 8. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
PROTO is filed in Class 8, covering: TOOLS AND PORTABLE TOOLS ALL INCLUDED IN CLASS 8; HAND TOOLS AND MECHANICS'HAND TOOLS.
PROTO covers: TOOLS AND PORTABLE TOOLS ALL INCLUDED IN CLASS 8; HAND TOOLS AND MECHANICS'HAND TOOLS.
The exact word "PROTO" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 229714. 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.
PROTO is valid up to 24/06/2027. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If PROTO 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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