2 applications named Colors Next
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5419749Colors Next | 41Education and entertainment | Viacom18 Media Private Limited | 22 April 2022 | No. 214818 March 2024 | closed18 July 2024 |
| 5419748Colors Next | 38Telecommunications | Viacom18 Media Private Limited | 22 April 2022 | No. 206011 July 2022 | closed11 November 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 5419749
Production Of Films, Programmes And Sound Recordings; Education; Providing Of Training; Cultural Activities, Production Of Radio And Television Programmes, Production Of Shows; Theatre Productions; Film Productions; Organization Of Shows And Live Events Including Ground Events, Presentation Of Live Performances; Entertainment. Entertainment Services Of Providing Both Produced, Curated And User Generated Films…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 38: Telecommunications · application 5419748
Telecommunications; Television Broadcasting; Cable Television Broadcasting; Providing Transmission Of Graphics, Video For Cellular Telephone Via Computer And Telecommunication Networks; Satellite Transmission; Transmission Of Images Including Transmission Of Graphics, Video Images, Ring Tones, Voice, Music Audio, Video And Multimedia Broadcasting,Streaming, Downloading, Webcasting Services Providing Linear Or On…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Colors Next"?
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. "Colors Next" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- COLORS OF PARISsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Cantabil Retail India Limited
- MPLUS COLORSsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. K.)
- High on colorssimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S.)
- 99 Colorssimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. R. G.)
- County Colorssimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. V.)
- ARKA- "COLORS OF NATURE"similar spelling · class 99 () · Arka Green Paint LLP
- TECH NEXT CORP.similar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Proprietor of Tech Next Corp
- WAVES OF COLORSsimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Proprietor of Waves Of Colors
- TRUE COLORSsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (R. B.)
- TWISTED COLORSsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Sidharth Enterprises
- INDIANA COLORSsimilar spelling · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Indiana Colors Private Limited
- SHENY COLORSsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (L.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Colors Next
Is Colors Next a registered trademark?
Colors Next has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 18 March 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 Colors Next trademark?
As advertised: Viacom18 Media Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Colors Next?
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.
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.