2 applications named BigPlayer
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6052782BigPlayer | 21Household and kitchenware | Samzhe International Private Limited | 4 August 2023 | No. 21334 December 2023 | closed4 April 2024 |
| 4608700BigPlayer | 15Musical instruments | Individual applicant (S. G.) | 13 August 2020 | No. 211714 August 2023 | closed14 December 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 21: Household and kitchenware · application 6052782
Kitchen utensils; Household and kitchen utensils; Kitchen utensils of precious metal; Household or kitchen utensils and containers; Kitchen utensils, not of precious metal; Cookware for use in microwave ovens; Cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; Glassware, porcelain and earthenware; Brushes, except paint brushes; Articles for cleaning purposes; Plastic cups; Plastic bottles; Household plastic…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 15: Musical instruments · application 4608700
Accordions; Bagpipes; Balalaikas [stringed musical instruments]; Bamboo flutes; Bandonions; Banjos; Barrel organs; Basses [musical instruments]; Bellows for musical instruments; Bow nuts for musical instruments; Bows for musical instruments; Bridges for musical instruments; Buccins [trumpets]; Carillons [musical instruments]; Cases for musical instruments; Castanets; Catgut for musical instruments; Chin rests for…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BigPlayer"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 15 (musical instruments) and class 21 (household and kitchenware), 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 9 (electronics and software), class 41 (education and entertainment), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 8 (hand tools), 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. "BigPlayer" 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
- BIGPLAYcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. J.)
- SparringPlayersimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (V. C.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about BigPlayer
Is BigPlayer a registered trademark?
BigPlayer has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 4 December 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 BigPlayer trademark?
As advertised: Samzhe International Private Limited; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to BigPlayer?
Not for the same or related goods in class 15, class 21: 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.