2 applications named B.N. GROUP
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5425949B.N. GROUP | 29Meat, dairy and processed food | B.N. Agritech Limited | 27 April 2022 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
| 5425980B.N. GROUP | 35Advertising, business and retail | B.N. Agritech Limited | 27 April 2022 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 5425949
Dairy products and dairy substitutes, Edible oils and fats, processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses, Prepared meals, and savoury snacks as included in Class 29
Use claimed since 23/06/2011 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5425980
Distribution, Marketing, Wholesale and Retail Services Relating to Dairy products and dairy substitutes, Edible oils and fats, processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses, Prepared meals, and savoury snacks as included in Class 35
Use claimed since 23/06/2011 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "B.N. GROUP"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) 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 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 43 (food services and accommodation) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "B.N. GROUP" 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. We already see 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- BN GROUP BUILDING NATIONcontains the name · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · B.N. Agritech Limited
- GRO-UPcontains the name · class 12 (Vehicles) · Proprietor of Jassar Enterprises
- GRoU P logocontains the name · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Rudraksh Infra
- GR OUP logocontains the name · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Bateja Agrotech Cold Storage Private Limited
- G RoUP logocontains the name · class 6 (Metal goods) · Narain & Company
- Group logocontains the name · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Shree Azad Transport Company PVT LTD
- C&B GROUPsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (C. B. O.)
- S N GROUPsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Navneet Kumar
- B& GROUP logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of Shree Balaji Electronic Tolkanta
- B Groupssimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (P. M.)
- B K GROUP logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (B. K. S.)
- BHARAT GROUPsimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Individual applicant (S. N.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about B.N. GROUP
Is B.N. GROUP a registered trademark?
B.N. GROUP has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 26 June 2023). 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 B.N. GROUP trademark?
As advertised: B.N. Agritech Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to B.N. GROUP?
Not for the same or related goods in class 29, 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.