2 applications named BIRLA COLORS
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4832085BIRLA COLORS | 16Paper, printing and stationery | Grasim Industries Limited | 22 January 2021 | No. 211317 July 2023 | closed17 November 2023 |
| 4832086BIRLA COLORS | 17Rubber and insulating materials | Grasim Industries Limited | 22 January 2021 | No. 211317 July 2023 | closed17 November 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 4832085
Paper, Paper Stationery, Newspaper, Periodicals, Books, Magazines, Paper Articles, Printed Matters, Office Requisites, Instructional and Teaching Materials, Files, Publications, Pads, Posters, Calendars, Pamphlet, Computer Printout, Computer Programmes, Stationery for computers, Journals, forms, Manuals, Photographs, Cards, Guide Books. Painter’s Brushes, Printers" Type, Printing Blocks, Rollers, Painter’s Rollers…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 17: Rubber and insulating materials · application 4832086
Sealants, Sealant Compounds for Joints; Stopping and Insulating Materials, Chemicals Compositions for Repairing Leaks, Waterproof Packing and Painting, Insulating Plaster, Joint Fillers, Fillers for Expansion Joints, Joint Packing, Insulating and Adhesive Tapes; Insulating Varnishes THIS IS CONDITION OF REGISTRATION THAT BOTH/ALL LABELS SHALL BE USED TOGETHER..
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BIRLA COLORS"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and class 17 (rubber and insulating materials), 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 41 (education and entertainment), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 9 (electronics and software) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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. "BIRLA COLORS" 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
- BIRLA COSMETICSsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Birla Cosmetics Private LTD
- COLORS&BLENDS logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Fashion Creations
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about BIRLA COLORS
Is BIRLA COLORS a registered trademark?
BIRLA COLORS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 17 July 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 BIRLA COLORS trademark?
As advertised: Grasim Industries Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to BIRLA COLORS?
Not for the same or related goods in class 16, class 17: 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.