Is A&M trademarked in India?

15 applications named A&M

Goods and services claimed

Can I use or register "A&M"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 9 (electronics and software), class 10 (medical devices), class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 14 (jewellery and watches), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 37 (construction, installation and repair), class 43 (food services and accommodation) and class 45 (legal, security and personal services), a new application for an identical or confusingly similar name is likely to be objected to by the Registry under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, or opposed by the earlier applicant. Closely related classes, such as class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), class 42 (software, it and design services) and class 38 (telecommunications), carry the same risk.

For unrelated goods, often yes. The same word can be registered by different owners in different classes when the goods are unrelated and the earlier mark is not well known. "A&M" appears in 12 classes; the other 33 may still be open, subject to a search.

A small change rarely helps. Adding a word, changing a letter or using a logo does not avoid conflict on its own: marks are compared as a whole, by look, sound and idea. We already see 3 similar names in the same classes (below).

Similar names in the journal

• H.A.M Fabsame letters, spaced differently · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Individual applicant (R. S.)
• M.A.Ysame letters, spaced differently · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
• M.A. 10 JEANSsame letters, spaced differently · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. A.)
• M.A.Q.same letters, spaced differently · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Sterlings Mac Hotels Private Limited
• M.I.H.A.M.Isame letters, spaced differently · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · M.I.H.A.M.I
• GS A&Msame letters, spaced differently · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Girmiti Software Private Limited
• M.A.S.T. TOONSsame letters, spaced differently · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S. R. S.)
• A M PICKLESsame letters, spaced differently · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (M. I.)
• A.M.Jsame letters, spaced differently · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
• F.M.A.Isame letters, spaced differently · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. F.)
• Chatak A&Msame letters, spaced differently · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Chatak Software Private Limited
• A.M.K.WOODSsame letters, spaced differently · class 19 (Building materials) · Individual applicant (M. B.)

Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.

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Source and limits. Built from the Trade Marks Journal published by the Registrar of Trade Marks (a public record), issues from August 2021 onwards, as advertised and subject to transcription errors. The journal shows that an application was accepted and advertised; it does not show what happened afterwards (registration, opposition, withdrawal or abandonment), applications not yet advertised, or marks advertised before August 2021, so this is not the live register status. Applicants may ask for a correction or removal by writing to mehak@trademarkindia.pro. Information only, not legal advice and not a solicitation.