2 applications named BLACKPINK
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6432259BLACKPINK | 9Electronics and software | Individual applicant (S. J.) | 14 May 2024 | No. 217416 September 2024 | closed16 January 2025 |
| 5948126BLACKPINK | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Hocco Foods Private Limited. | 23 May 2023 | No. 212830 October 2023 | closed1 March 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 6432259
Prerecorded video cassettes featuring music, Audio tapes featuring music, Prerecorded music compact discs, Compact discs featuring music, Optical discs featuring music, Prerecorded DVDs featuring music, Pre-recorded music compact discs, LP records
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5948126
ICE-CREAM, ICE CREAM CONE, CANDY, BAKERY PRODUCTS AND CONFECTIONARY AND PASTRY.
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BLACKPINK"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software) and class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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. "BLACKPINK" 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 PINKsame letters, spaced differently · class 12 (Vehicles) · V R Holdings
- BLACKPHOSsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. S. M.)
- blackparrotssimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (N. M.)
- Blackpoolsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (A. G.)
- BLACKPEARL-506similar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Nutranta Seeds PVT. LTD.
- BLACKPUFFsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Kalka Enterprises
- BLACKPEARLsimilar spelling · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Individual applicant (R. B. V.)
- Blackpawssimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · Individual applicant (R. M.)
- BLACKPRINCECOM logosimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Individual applicant (V. S.)
- Blackphase logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (K. E. P.)
- BLACKPERT logosimilar spelling · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- BLACKPEeS logosimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (R. 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 BLACKPINK
Is BLACKPINK a registered trademark?
BLACKPINK has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 16 September 2024). 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 BLACKPINK trademark?
As advertised: Hocco Foods Private Limited.; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to BLACKPINK?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 30: 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.