2 applications named Chalk & Charcoal
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5122276Chalk & Charcoal | 24Textiles and fabrics | Individual applicant (V. J.) | 8 September 2021 | No. 20204 October 2021 | closed4 February 2022 |
| 5122275Chalk & Charcoal | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Individual applicant (V. J.) | 8 September 2021 | No. 20204 October 2021 | closed4 February 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 24: Textiles and fabrics · application 5122276
Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers; bed blankets; bedspreads; billiard cloth; bolting cloth; brocades; buckram; calico; printed calico cloth; chenille fabric; cheviots (cloth); cotton fabrics; covers for cushions; crepe (fabric); curtain of textile; damask; dimity; esparto fabric, fabric of imitation of animal skins; fabric for textile use; fiberglass fabrics (for…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 5122275
Clothing, footwear, headgear, fashion garments, achkan (long Indian coat), camisoles, clothing of leather, coats, masquerade costumes, dresses, dressing gowns, fishing vests, gabardines (clothing), ghagra choli (readymade garments), dressing gowns, jackets (clothing), jumper dresses, jumpers (pullovers), knitwear (clothing), kurts (men's wear), lehanga (readymade garments), outerclothing, overalls, overcoats…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Chalk & Charcoal"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 24 (textiles and fabrics) and 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 23 (yarns and threads), class 20 (furniture) and class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), 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. "Chalk & Charcoal" 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
- NEW LIFE CHARCOAL SOAPsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · New Life Laboratories PVT. LTD.
- THE CHARCOAL PROJECTsimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- K’S CHARCOALsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (P. V. S.)
- Dosa Charcoalsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (P. B. G.)
- CHARCOAL IDLIsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (M. K. S.)
- CHARCOAL GRAYsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Individual applicant (R. R. I.)
- CHARCOAL BAYsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Charcoal Bay Private Limited
- CHARCOAL PATROLsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Vellvette Lifestyle Private Limited
- Charcoal by Vmartsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · V-Mart Retail Limited
- CHARCOAL BISTROsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Cci Hospitalaity Private Limited
- CHARCOAL COLOURSsimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Individual applicant (V. V.)
- CHARCOAL FILMSsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Charcoal Films
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Chalk & Charcoal
Is Chalk & Charcoal a registered trademark?
Chalk & Charcoal has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 4 October 2021). 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 Chalk & Charcoal trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to Chalk & Charcoal?
Not for the same or related goods in class 24, 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.