SNAPP Trademark (Class 41) — Protection Granted Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 25/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-25 · Last updated 25 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- SNAPPWORD
- Application No.
- 5477114
- Filed
- 03/02/2022
- Status
- Protection Granted
- Class(es)
- Class 41
- TM Office
- IR DIVISION
- Owner's state
- —
- TM type
- WORD
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 2118-0 Dated : 21/08/2023
Goods & Services
Editing of written texts; editorial consultation (publishing services); publication of printed matter; consultation services regarding printed academic subjects; consulting services related to academic subjects; none of the foregoing elements is intended to be used in connection with AR and/or VR goods and services, photo editing and/or sharing, video editing and/or sharing, audio editing and/or sharing, multimedia content editing and/or sharing, online networking or social sharing services.
Owner
- Name
- SPRINGER NATURE SWITZERLAND AG Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- Gewerbestrasse 11 CH-6330 Cham CH
- *********hna(at)knspartners.com
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
8 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birth | 27 May 2022 |
| 2 | TM-M(EXTENSION OF TIME) | 12 Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 11 Aug 2022 |
| 4 | TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37) | 11 Aug 2022 |
| 5 | TM-M(EXTENSION OF TIME) | 23 Jan 2023 |
| 6 | Documents in support of Show cause Hearing (SCH) | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Authorization Letter | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 8 | Journal Copy | 14 Nov 2023 |
Correspondence and Notices
3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 14405136 | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 15615513 | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 3 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5477114 | 15807137 | 10 Aug 2023 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- International Bureau
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- SUDESHNA BANERJEE[21065]
- Address
- *****, 4121/B, *****, Bangalore-560038, Karnataka, India
What does this status mean?
SNAPP is a registered trademark in Class 41. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for Editing of written texts; editorial consultation (publishing services); publication of printed matter; consultation services regarding printed academic subjects; consulting services related to academic subjects; none of the foregoing elements is intended to be used in connection with AR and/or VR goods and services, photo editing and/or sharing, video editing and/or sharing, audio editing and/or sharing, multimedia content editing and/or sharing, online networking or social sharing services. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 41? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark SNAPP (Application No. 5477114) is owned by (1) SPRINGER NATURE SWITZERLAND AG, 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 SNAPP is "Protection Granted". It was filed on 03/02/2022 at IR DIVISION in Class 41. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
SNAPP is filed in Class 41, covering: Editing of written texts; editorial consultation (publishing services); publication of printed matter; consultation services regarding printed academic subjects; consulting services related to academic subjects; none of the foregoing elements is intended to be used in connection with AR and/or VR goods and services, photo editing and/or sharing, video editing and/or sharing, audio editing and/or sharing, multimedia content editing and/or sharing, online networking or social sharing services.
SNAPP covers: Editing of written texts; editorial consultation (publishing services); publication of printed matter; consultation services regarding printed academic subjects; consulting services related to academic subjects; none of the foregoing elements is intended to be used in connection with AR and/or VR goods and services, photo editing and/or sharing, video editing and/or sharing, audio editing and/or sharing, multimedia content editing and/or sharing, online networking or social sharing services.
The exact word "SNAPP" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5477114. 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. SNAPP (App #5477114) is currently in status "Protection Granted" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If SNAPP 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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