2 applications named ALGA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5027609ALGA | 9Electronics and software | Proprietor of Alga | 2 July 2021 | No. 20594 July 2022 | closed4 November 2022 |
| 5027611ALGA | 35Advertising, business and retail | Proprietor of Alga | 2 July 2021 | No. 205216 May 2022 | closed16 September 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 5027609
SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE DEVICES; COMPUTER SOFTWARE, RECORDED; COMPUTER PROGRAMS [DOWNLOADABLE SOFTWARE]; COMPACT DISCS, DVDS AND OTHER DIGITAL RECORDING MEDIA; AUDIOVISUAL TEACHING APPARATUS; TEACHING APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS; AUDIO- AND VIDEO-RECEIVERS; COMPACT DISCS [AUDIO-VIDEO]; EDUCATION SOFTWARE; DOWNLOADABLE EDUCATIONAL COURSE MATERIALS
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5027611
RETAIL SERVICES IN RELATION TO EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES; WHOLESALE SERVICES IN RELATION TO EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES; INFORMATION SERVICES RELATING TO JOBS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES; CAREER PLANNING SERVICES; CAREER NETWORKING SERVICES; CAREER PLACEMENT SERVICES
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "ALGA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 38 (telecommunications), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), 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. "ALGA" appears in 2 classes; the other 43 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.
Similar names in the journal
- ALG A logosame letters, spaced differently · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Gazebo Dhaba And Family Restaurant
- BEMALGANcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Himanshu Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- ALGAE TREEcontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Mushroom World Umbrella Limited
- VALGATOREcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (T. K.)
- EMALGAcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Adama India Private LTD.
- Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Mohanlalganj Campus, Lucknowcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Integral Education Society
- Calgary Premium Blended Whiskycontains the name · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Medusa Beverages Private Limited
- SKSITALGANGAcontains the name · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Proprietor of Srj Enterprises
- CurAmalgamcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. K. K.)
- ORALGAMcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of La Botanique International
- Valgacincontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · K-Smatco Life Sciences Private Limited
- FENALGANcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Steris Healthcare PVT. LTD
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about ALGA
Is ALGA a registered trademark?
ALGA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 4 July 2022). Advertisement means the Registry accepted the application; it is registered only if no opposition succeeds within four months of the journal date. The journal does not record the later outcome, so check the live register before relying on it.
Who applied for the ALGA trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Alga.
Can I register a trademark similar to ALGA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 35: a confusingly similar name is likely to be refused or opposed. For unrelated goods it may be possible after a search. Ask for a free availability report before you file.
What does "advertised" mean? Read trademark status meanings, how long registration takes and how to run a trademark search.
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.