1 application named BRIGHTLINE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4172524BRIGHTLINE | 9Electronics and software | Project Management Institute, INC. | 10 May 2019 | No. 203410 January 2022 | closed10 May 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 4172524
DOWNLOADABLE ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS IN THE NATURE OF MAGAZINES IN THE FIELD OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT; DOWNLOADABLE ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS IN THE NATURE OF GUIDES IN THE FIELD OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT; DOWNLOADABLE ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS IN THE NATURE OF TEACHING MATERIALS IN THE FIELD OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Use claimed since 30/11/2017 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BRIGHTLINE"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "BRIGHTLINE" appears in 1 class; the other 44 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
- BRIGHT LINE logosame letters, spaced differently · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (C. H. A.)
- BRIGHTLINE MICRO logocontains the name · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Brightline Micro Servce Foundation
- SHINE BRIGHTLY logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (S. R. P.)
- BrightLina logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Eirene Pharmaceuticals
- Divine Brightsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Dyaus Med Health Care PVT LTD
- Shine Bright; Drive Right logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Magic Carwo India LLP
- SHHINE BRIGHT logosimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Proprietor of Sdd Technologies
- Shine Brighter logosimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Jainam Jewels Private Limited
- SHINE BRIGHT logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (P. R.)
- Shine bright with Us logosimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Individual applicant (V. S. O.)
- RIGHTLINE FABRICS logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Rightline Fabrics
- GOODYEAR SIGHTLINEsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about BRIGHTLINE
Is BRIGHTLINE a registered trademark?
BRIGHTLINE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 10 January 2022). 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 BRIGHTLINE trademark?
As advertised: Project Management Institute, INC..
Can I register a trademark similar to BRIGHTLINE?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9: 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.