SWITCHiON Trademark (Class 42) — Opposed 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)
- SWITCHiONWORD
- Application No.
- 5479885
- Filed
- 08/06/2022
- Status
- Opposed
- Class(es)
- Class 42Scientific and technological services and research; design and development of computer hardware and software.
- TM Office
- CHENNAI
- Owner's state
- Tamil Nadu
- TM type
- WORD
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 2195-0 Dated : 10/02/2025
Owner
- Name
- SWITCH MOBILITY AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Chennai - 600032, Tamil Nadu
- *********aid(at)gmail.com
- State
- Tamil Nadu
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- DEEPAK VAID[22057]
- Address
- *****, Chennai - 600084
Goods & Services
Scientific and technological services and design relating thereto, design and development of computer hardware and software, including mobile applications, in respect of vehicle tracking and monitoring systems
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 03/04/2025 | [1380275] | [2093445] | ABEE RESEARCH LABS PRIVATE LIMITED Flat No. 203, Prime Honey Dew Apartment, 5th Main Road, B Channasandra, Bangalore- 560043, Karnataka, India. |
What does this status mean?
SWITCHiON has been opposed by a third party in Class 42. The applicant must file a counter-statement and defend the mark, or it will be deemed abandoned. Oppositions can be contested with the right support.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark SWITCHiON (Application No. 5479885) is owned by (1) SWITCH MOBILITY AUTOMOTIVE, 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 SWITCHiON is "Opposed". It was filed on 08/06/2022 at CHENNAI in Class 42. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
SWITCHiON is filed in Class 42, which covers Scientific and technological services and research; design and development of computer hardware and software..
SWITCHiON covers: [CLASS : 42] Scientific and technological services and design relating thereto, design and development of computer hardware and software, including mobile applications, in respect of vehicle tracking and monitoring systems.
The exact word "SWITCHiON" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5479885. 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. SWITCHiON (App #5479885) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If SWITCHiON 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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