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Is Brown – The First Case trademarked in India?

2 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 38, 41 · latest 3 October 2022

Yes, "Brown – The First Case" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal on 3 October 2022, in class 38 (telecommunications) and class 41 (education and entertainment), by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. The opposition windows have closed.

2 applications named Brown – The First Case

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
5335107Brown – The First Case 38Telecommunications Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited 18 February 2022 No. 20723 October 2022 closed3 February 2023
5335108Brown – The First Case 41Education and entertainment Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited 18 February 2022 No. 20723 October 2022 closed3 February 2023

Goods and services claimed

Class 38: Telecommunications · application 5335107

Telecommunications; Broadcasting services, namely, television broadcasting, cable television broadcasting, satellite television broadcasting, closed circuit television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, cable radio broadcasting, Internet radio broadcasting, broadcasting via the Internet, broadcasting of electronic, high definition, and digital audio and video programming via computer communications networks…

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 5335108

Development, creation, production, and distribution of digital multimedia and audio and visual content, namely, motion picture films, television programs, radio programs, and multimedia entertainment and educational content; development, creation, production, distribution, and rental of audio and visual recordings; production of entertainment shows and interactive programs for distribution via audio and visual…

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Brown – The First Case"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 38 (telecommunications) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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 16 (paper, printing and stationery), 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. "Brown – The First Case" 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.

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Questions about Brown – The First Case

Is Brown – The First Case a registered trademark?

Brown – The First Case has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 3 October 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 Brown – The First Case trademark?

As advertised: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited.

Can I register a trademark similar to Brown – The First Case?

Not for the same or related goods in class 38, class 41: 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.

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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.

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