THE NEXT STEP Trademark (Class 38) — Send To Vienna Codification Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 28/09/2026 · Indexed 2026-09-28 · Last updated 28 Sep 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- THE NEXT STEPDEVICE
- Application No.
- 8027836
- Filed
- 28/09/2026
- Status
- Send To Vienna Codification
- Class(es)
- Class 38
- TM Office
- DELHI
- Owner's state
- Uttar Pradesh
- TM type
- DEVICE
Goods & Services
Provision of chat rooms in virtual environments; Providing chat room or discussion services on-line; Providing Internet chat rooms and forums; Providing on-line chat rooms for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users; Providing access to chat lines, chat rooms and forums on the Internet, including on mobile Internet; Digital transmission of data; Transmission of webcasts; Transmission of electronic messages.
Owner
- Name
- MAHIKA TAMPI Single Firm5 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, SECTOR 128 NOIDA – 201304, UTTAR PRADESH
- ****ashwathhlegal.com
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
Other trademarks by this owner
4 other marks filed under MAHIKA TAMPI Single Firm. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEXT STEP TM #8027837 · Filed 28/09/2026 | 8027837 | Class 41 | Send To Vienna Codification |
| THE NEXT STEP TM #8027835 · Filed 28/09/2026 | 8027835 | Class 35 | Send To Vienna Codification |
| THE NEXT STEP TM #8027834 · Filed 28/09/2026 | 8027834 | Class 16 | Send To Vienna Codification |
| THE NEXT STEP TM #8027833 · Filed 28/09/2026 | 8027833 | Class 9 | Send To Vienna Codification |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
1 document filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 28 Sep 2026 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- ASHWATHH LEGAL[32171]
- Address
- *****, NEW DELHI - 110 024
What does this status mean?
THE NEXT STEP contains a logo/device element being classified under the Vienna Codification system — a routine administrative step before examination. No action needed.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark THE NEXT STEP (Application No. 8027836) is owned by (1) MAHIKA TAMPI 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 THE NEXT STEP is "Send To Vienna Codification". It was filed on 28/09/2026 at DELHI in Class 38. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
THE NEXT STEP is filed in Class 38, covering: Provision of chat rooms in virtual environments; Providing chat room or discussion services on-line; Providing Internet chat rooms and forums; Providing on-line chat rooms for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users; Providing access to chat lines, chat rooms and forums on the Internet, including on mobile Internet; Digital transmission of data; Transmission of webcasts; Transmission of electronic messages.
THE NEXT STEP covers: Provision of chat rooms in virtual environments; Providing chat room or discussion services on-line; Providing Internet chat rooms and forums; Providing on-line chat rooms for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users; Providing access to chat lines, chat rooms and forums on the Internet, including on mobile Internet; Digital transmission of data; Transmission of webcasts; Transmission of electronic messages.
The exact word "THE NEXT STEP" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 8027836. 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. THE NEXT STEP (App #8027836) is currently in status "Send To Vienna Codification" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If THE NEXT STEP 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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