SPS Trademark (Class 16) — Abandoned 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
Goods & Services
PAPER, CARDBOARD AND GOODS MADE FROM THESE MATERIALS, NOT INCLUDED IN OTHERS CLASSES; PRINTED MATTER; BOOKBINDING MATERIAL; PHOTOGRAPHS; STATIONARY; ADHESIVES FOR STATIONERY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES; ARTISTS; MATERIALS; PAINT BRUSHES; TYPEWRITERS AND OFFICE REQUISITES (EXCEPT FURNITURE); INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEACHING MATERIAL (EXCEPT APPARATUS); PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR PACKAGING (NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES); PLAYING CARDS; PRINTERS" TYPE; PRINTING BLOCKS AND SECURITY SERVICES.
Owner
- Name
- SECURITY & PERSONNEL SERVICES PVT. LTD. Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, INDIA(dot)
- State
- Maharashtra
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 01/12/1999
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
SPS's application in Class 16 has been abandoned — usually because a required response or deadline was missed. The mark is no longer protected. If the name still matters, a fresh application is the way forward.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark SPS (Application No. 969661) is owned by (1) SECURITY & PERSONNEL SERVICES ., 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 SPS is "Abandoned". It was filed on 10/11/2000 at MUMBAI in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
SPS is filed in Class 16, covering: PAPER, CARDBOARD AND GOODS MADE FROM THESE MATERIALS, NOT INCLUDED IN OTHERS CLASSES; PRINTED MATTER; BOOKBINDING MATERIAL; PHOTOGRAPHS; STATIONARY; ADHESIVES FOR STATIONERY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES; ARTISTS; MATERIALS; PAINT BRUSHES; TYPEWRITERS AND OFFICE REQUISITES (EXCEPT FURNITURE); INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEACHING MATERIAL (EXCEPT APPARATUS); PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR PACKAGING (NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES); PLAYING CARDS; PRINTERS" TYPE; PRINTING BLOCKS AND SECURITY SERVICES.
SPS covers: PAPER, CARDBOARD AND GOODS MADE FROM THESE MATERIALS, NOT INCLUDED IN OTHERS CLASSES; PRINTED MATTER; BOOKBINDING MATERIAL; PHOTOGRAPHS; STATIONARY; ADHESIVES FOR STATIONERY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES; ARTISTS; MATERIALS; PAINT BRUSHES; TYPEWRITERS AND OFFICE REQUISITES (EXCEPT FURNITURE); INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEACHING MATERIAL (EXCEPT APPARATUS); PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR PACKAGING (NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES); PLAYING CARDS; PRINTERS" TYPE; PRINTING BLOCKS AND SECURITY SERVICES.
The exact word "SPS" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 969661. 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. SPS (App #969661) is currently in status "Abandoned" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If SPS 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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