1 application named BRIGHTPAY
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5657620BRIGHTPAY | 36Finance, insurance and real estate | Individual applicant (B. I.) | 21 October 2022 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 36: Finance, insurance and real estate · application 5657620
Financial and monetary affairs: Providing information relating to financial and monetary affairs; Financial services; Financial analysis services; Financial consultancy services; Financial investment management: Financial management services; Financial management of financial affairs; Electronic wallet payment services; Electronic money transfers; Electronic funds transfer; Electronic payment services; Electronic…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BRIGHTPAY"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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. "BRIGHTPAY" 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
- Brightpadsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- BRIGHTPATH PROGRESSsimilar spelling · class 99 () · 3p Learning Limited
- BRIGHTPOINT STUDIOSsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Brightpoint Studios Private Limited
- brightpesimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Highmark Benefits Private Limited
- BrightPlansimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Highmark Benefits Private Limited
- ANAY BRIGHTsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (V. D. P.)
- BrightPebbles logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Springtime Publishing Private Limited
- BRIGHTPLUS logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (T. D.)
- STAY BRIGHT logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Stay Bright Windows
- BrightPore logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (K. M. R.)
- BRIGHTpixel logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (A. G.)
- BRIGHTPEARL logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · 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 BRIGHTPAY
Is BRIGHTPAY a registered trademark?
BRIGHTPAY has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 31 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 BRIGHTPAY trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to BRIGHTPAY?
Not for the same or related goods in class 36: 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.