2 applications named BLACK TOUCH
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4754512BLACK TOUCH | 9Electronics and software | Proprietor of Shriji Optical | 24 November 2020 | No. 21038 May 2023 | closed8 September 2023 |
| 3490754BLACK TOUCH | 19Building materials | Individual applicant (M. S. G.) | 22 February 2017 | No. 201423 August 2021 | closed23 December 2021 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 4754512
OPTICAL FRAMES AND SUNGLASSES
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 19: Building materials · application 3490754
PLYWOOD INCLUDING LAMINATED & DECORATIVE PLYWOOD, VENEERS, FLUSH DOORS, BLOCK BOARDS, PARTICLE BOARDS, PENAL DOORS, FILM FACED, DANSIFIED & MARINE PLYWOOD, INCLUDED IN CLASS 19.
Use claimed since 21/06/1998 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BLACK TOUCH"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software) and class 19 (building 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 38 (telecommunications), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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. "BLACK TOUCH" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- BLACK TONIC GELsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Agrotonic Asian Industries
- BLACK TOXsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (N. N. J.)
- Tear Touch Blusimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Madhu Instruments PVT. LTD.
- BLACK TORNADOsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Balaji Industries
- BLACK TOMsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. G.)
- THE BLACK TQUcH logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of The Black Touch
- BLACK TEAsimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Individual applicant (M. S. R.)
- BLACK TURTLEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (H. A. G.)
- BLACK TIGER TEAsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- BLACK THREADsimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Proprietor of Kukshya Enterprises
- BLACK TURKEYsimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Herald Beverages PVT LTD
- BLACK & THICKsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (P. H. S.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about BLACK TOUCH
Is BLACK TOUCH a registered trademark?
BLACK TOUCH has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 8 May 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 BLACK TOUCH trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Shriji Optical; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to BLACK TOUCH?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 19: 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.