In India’s rapidly growing construction and infrastructure market, protecting your brand is no longer optional — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a manufacturer of cement, bricks, tiles, or non-metallic doors and windows, the first step to protecting your brand name is performing a trademark search under Class 19.
If you’re wondering how to conduct a trademark search online for your construction-related products, this blog will walk you through the complete process — step by step, ensuring you don’t miss any critical detail.
Let’s explore:
- ✅ What is Trademark Class 19?
- ✅ Why conducting a trademark search is important
- ✅ Step-by-step guide to using the IP India website
- ✅ How to interpret your search results
- ✅ Pro tips for successful search and filing
- ✅ Common mistakes to avoid
🏗️ What Is Trademark Class 19?
Trademark Class 19 falls under the Nice Classification system and covers:
“Non-metallic building materials; non-metal rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; and monuments, not of metal.”
Some examples of products under Class 19 include:
- Cement, mortar, and concrete
- Bricks and blocks
- Tiles (ceramic, vitrified, clay)
- Non-metallic doors and windows
- Bitumen and tar-based products
- Sandstone, marble, granite slabs
- Plywood and laminated boards
- UPVC and plastic pipelines for construction
- Prefabricated buildings (non-metallic)
If your business deals in any of these, you must search and file your trademark under Class 19.
🔍 Why Is a Trademark Search Necessary?
Before you apply for a trademark, you must verify its availability to avoid legal and financial consequences. A trademark search helps you:
- ✅ Check for similar or identical marks already registered
- ✅ Reduce the risk of rejection or opposition
- ✅ Prevent accidental infringement of existing trademarks
- ✅ Save time and costs in the application process
- ✅ Ensure strong and enforceable brand protection
Skipping this step could mean spending money on a trademark that you can’t legally use.
🌐 Where to Conduct a Trademark Search in India?
The Government of India offers a free online tool:
🔗 IP India Trademark Public Search Portal
This platform allows you to:
- Search trademarks by class (including Class 19)
- Check application status
- View published trademarks
- Verify owner details and application history
✅ Step-by-Step Guide: How to Conduct a Trademark Search for Class 19 Products
Here’s a detailed walk-through:
Step 1: Visit the Official Trademark Search Portal
Go to https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch/frmmain.aspx
You’ll see the Trademark Public Search homepage.
Step 2: Select the Search Type
Choose one of the following:
- Wordmark (for brand names)
- Vienna Code (for logos and images)
- Phonetic (for similar-sounding names)
For most brand searches, choose Wordmark.
Step 3: Enter Your Proposed Brand Name
In the ‘Wordmark’ box, type the name you want to check.
Example:
👉 “BuildTech”
Tip: Start with partial or root words (e.g., “Build”, “Stone”, “Tile”) to get broader results.
Step 4: Select Trademark Class
In the ‘Class’ field, enter:
👉 19
This ensures the search focuses only on non-metallic building materials.
Step 5: Click ‘Search’
The results page will display all existing trademarks that match or resemble your search query in Class 19.
📊 How to Read and Understand the Search Results
Each search result will show:
| Field Name | Meaning |
| Wordmark | The existing brand name |
| Application Number | Unique ID for the trademark filing |
| Class | Product category (must be 19 for your purpose) |
| Proprietor Name | The owner of the trademark |
| Status | Application stage (e.g., Accepted, Registered, Objected) |
| Used Since | Date since the brand is claimed to be in use |
Pay close attention to:
- Any name identical or similar to yours
- Trademarks with the status “Registered” or “Accepted & Advertised”
- Marks that have similar prefixes, suffixes, or sound
📌 Example: Let’s Do a Sample Search
Let’s say you want to register “BrickPro” for your tile or brick manufacturing business.
Search steps:
- Choose “Wordmark”
- Enter “BrickPro”
- Enter Class = 19
- Hit “Search”
Result:
If a trademark called “BrikPro” or “BrickPro Cement” is already in Class 19 with Registered status — your application may be objected or rejected.
In that case, you may need to:
- Choose a more unique name
- Add distinctive words (e.g., “BrickPro Solutions”)
- Try filing under multiple classes if your products span other categories too
💡 Pro Tips for a Successful Trademark Search in Class 19
✅ Search for Variants
Try multiple spellings, like:
- TileZone, TilesZone, TileZon
- BuildCare, BuildKar, BuildKare
This helps uncover similar marks with small changes that could still lead to objections.
✅ Check Phonetic Matches
Use the Phonetic Search option to catch:
- “Cemex” vs. “Semex”
- “StoneEdge” vs. “Stonedge”
Phonetically similar names can still lead to conflicts, even if spelling is different.
✅ Look Beyond Class 19
If your products span multiple categories (e.g., metallic and non-metallic goods), consider also searching:
- Class 6 (Metal construction materials)
- Class 37 (Construction services)
- Class 11 (Lighting for infrastructure)
✅ Keep a Record
Save screenshots or download the results in case you need to:
- Prove due diligence
- Refer during opposition hearings
- Share with your legal advisor
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Why It’s Risky |
| Only checking the exact brand name | May miss similar-sounding or similarly spelled trademarks |
| Ignoring other relevant classes | Might leave parts of your product line unprotected |
| Filing without search | Leads to rejection or expensive legal disputes |
| Choosing a generic name (e.g., “Best Cement”) | Hard to register and defend in court |
| Not consulting experts for doubtful results | You might misinterpret the data |
🧠 What to Do If Your Trademark Is Already Taken?
If your proposed name is already filed or registered under Class 19:
- Try modifying the brand name with extra words or distinct terms
- Choose a more unique or coined word
- Consider logo-based branding if the word is generic
- Seek legal advice before proceeding with filing
🏢 How VMK Professionals Can Help
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✅ Application filing and documentation
✅ Objection replies and hearings
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✅ Trademark renewals and licensing
We’ve helped hundreds of construction and infrastructure brands register their trademarks successfully and legally — with zero hassle.
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✅ Conclusion
A proper trademark search for Class 19 products is the foundation of legal brand ownership in the infrastructure sector. By following the steps in this guide, you’ll:
- Minimize the risk of conflict
- Improve your registration chances
- Strengthen your market identity
Before pouring the concrete or placing the tiles — make sure your brand name is legally secure.
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