1 application named British Linen
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5874422British Linen | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Proprietor of Think Big | 31 March 2023 | No. 217814 October 2024 | closed14 February 2025 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 5874422
Clothing for men, women and children; Men"s shirts; Men"s outerclothing; Shorts for men; Men"s clothing; T-shirts; Ready-made clothing; Trousers; Blazers; Coats; Jeans; Children"s wear; Socks; Shoes; Footwear*; Belts for clothing; Women"s suits; Dresses for women; Tops for women; Women"s wear; Women"s clothing; Outer clothing for children; Clothing for women; Women"s clothing; Ladies" clothingSports footwear…
Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "British Linen"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics) and class 14 (jewellery and watches), 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. "British Linen" 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- BRITISH LUCKNOWsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (Z. A. A.)
- BEFORE BRITISH RAJsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (G. C.)
- BRITISH RACING GREENsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Hamilton Sciences Private Limited
- BRITISH NAVYsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. B.)
- BRITISH CLEANsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · British Clean
- BRITISH EAGLEsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (S. M. S.)
- BRITISH SQUAREsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. K. M.)
- BRITISH GARDENsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (Y. J.)
- BRITISH EMPIREsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Snj Distillers Private Limited, A Company…
- THE BRITISH SCHOOLsimilar spelling · class 99 () · The British School Society
- BRITISH FLAG logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. M. P.)
- British Club logosimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Superior Industries Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about British Linen
Is British Linen a registered trademark?
British Linen has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 14 October 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 British Linen trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Think Big.
Can I register a trademark similar to British Linen?
Not for the same or related goods in class 25: 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.