SMS ASSOCIATES Trademark (Class 45) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-22 · Last updated 22 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- SMS ASSOCIATESDEVICE
- Application No.
- 5131469
- Filed
- 14/09/2021
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 45
- TM Office
- MUMBAI
- Owner's state
- Maharashtra
- TM type
- DEVICE
- Valid upto
- 14/09/2031
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 2022-0 Dated : 18/10/2021
Goods & Services
Legal services; services rendered by lawyers, legal assistants, and personal advocates, to individuals, groups of individuals, organizations and enterprises; legal advocacy services; legal document preparation services; legal research; legal services in relation to the negotiation of contracts for others; litigation services; licensing of intellectual property; licensing of computer software
Owner
- Name
- SMS ASSOCIATES Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Mumbai 400004, Maharashtra
- *********000(at)gmail.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
3 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 14 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Journal Copy | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Certificate | 25 Mar 2022 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 30/01/2020
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- ASHISH GUPTA[30816]
- Address
- *****
What does this status mean?
SMS ASSOCIATES is a registered trademark in Class 45. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for Legal services; services rendered by lawyers, legal assistants, and personal advocates, to individuals, groups of individuals, organizations and enterprises; legal advocacy services; legal document preparation services; legal research; legal services in relation to the negotiation of contracts for others; litigation services; licensing of intellectual property; licensing of computer software and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 45? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark SMS ASSOCIATES (Application No. 5131469) is owned by (1) SMS ASSOCIATES 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 SMS ASSOCIATES is "Registered". It was filed on 14/09/2021 at MUMBAI in Class 45. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
SMS ASSOCIATES is filed in Class 45, covering: Legal services; services rendered by lawyers, legal assistants, and personal advocates, to individuals, groups of individuals, organizations and enterprises; legal advocacy services; legal document preparation services; legal research; legal services in relation to the negotiation of contracts for others; litigation services; licensing of intellectual property; licensing of computer software [legal services]; licensing [legal services] in the framework of software publishing; intellectual property consultancy; cyber detective agency services; arbitration services; alternative dispute resolution services.
SMS ASSOCIATES covers: Legal services; services rendered by lawyers, legal assistants, and personal advocates, to individuals, groups of individuals, organizations and enterprises; legal advocacy services; legal document preparation services; legal research; legal services in relation to the negotiation of contracts for others; litigation services; licensing of intellectual property; licensing of computer software [legal services]; licensing [legal services] in the framework of software publishing; intellectual property consultancy; cyber detective agency services; arbitration services; alternative dispute resolution services.
The exact word "SMS ASSOCIATES" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5131469. 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.
SMS ASSOCIATES is valid up to 14/09/2031. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If SMS ASSOCIATES 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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