Sun Pharma trademarks: expansion into trademark classes, 1970–2025
Video: how Sun Pharma extended its South African trademarks into new classes from 1970 to 2025 – from pharmaceuticals, medical devices, advertising & retail into new fields. 5 of 45 classes, 414 trademarks. South African trademark statistics by Sibanda & Zantwijk.
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- 1996: Sun Pharma moves into class 5 pharmaceuticals; class 42 tech & IT services.
- 2011: Sun Pharma moves into class 10 medical devices; class 44 medical & beauty care.
- 2019: Sun Pharma moves into class 35 advertising & retail.
- By 2025, Sun Pharma had trademarks in 5 of the 45 classes.