SSMC Trademark (Class 12) — Removed 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
POWER MOTORS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND POWER MOTORS FOR GASOLINE/ELECTRIC-OPERATED VEHICLE. PERMANENT MAGNETS FOR POWER MOTOR OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE, PERMANENT MAGNETS FOR GASOLINE/ELECTRIC-OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE, PERMANENT MAGNETS FOR POWER STEERING, ALL BEING GOODS INCLUDED IN CLASS 12.
Owner
- Name
- SUMITOMO SPECIAL METALS CO. LTD. Body Incorporate4 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, JAPAN(dot)
- State
- West Bengal
Other trademarks by this owner
3 other marks filed under SUMITOMO SPECIAL METALS CO. LTD. Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
SSMC's registration in Class 12 has lapsed because it wasn't renewed. It may be restorable — act soon, as the name could become available to others.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark SSMC (Application No. 849435) is owned by (1) SUMITOMO SPECIAL METALS . LTD., 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 SSMC is "Removed". It was filed on 05/04/1999 at KOLKATA in Class 12. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
SSMC is filed in Class 12, covering: POWER MOTORS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND POWER MOTORS FOR GASOLINE/ELECTRIC-OPERATED VEHICLE. PERMANENT MAGNETS FOR POWER MOTOR OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE, PERMANENT MAGNETS FOR GASOLINE/ELECTRIC-OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE, PERMANENT MAGNETS FOR POWER STEERING, ALL BEING GOODS INCLUDED IN CLASS 12.
SSMC covers: POWER MOTORS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND POWER MOTORS FOR GASOLINE/ELECTRIC-OPERATED VEHICLE. PERMANENT MAGNETS FOR POWER MOTOR OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE, PERMANENT MAGNETS FOR GASOLINE/ELECTRIC-OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE, PERMANENT MAGNETS FOR POWER STEERING, ALL BEING GOODS INCLUDED IN CLASS 12.
The exact word "SSMC" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 849435. 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.
SSMC is valid up to 05/04/2009. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If SSMC 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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