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Is Design(er)-first trademarked in India?

2 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 35, 42 · latest 31 August 2026

Yes, "Design(er)-first" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 29 April 2024 and 31 August 2026, in class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 42 (software, it and design services), by Wolffkraft Design Studio (OPC) Private Limited. The opposition window is open until 31 December 2026.

2 applications named Design(er)-first

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
5728479Design(er)-first 42Software, IT and design services Wolffkraft Design Studio (OPC) Private Limited 20 December 2022 No. 227631 August 2026 openuntil 31 December 2026
5728478Design(er)-first 35Advertising, business and retail Wolffkraft Design Studio (OPC) Private Limited 20 December 2022 No. 215429 April 2024 closed29 August 2024
Opposition window open until 31 December 2026. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5728479

Software design; Software development; Computer software updating; Software engineering services; Design of software; Development of software; Computer software upgrading; Computer design; Design planning; Design services; Information technology [IT] consulting; IT consultancy, advisory and information services; Information technology [IT] consultancy

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5728478

Web site optimization; Advertising of business websites; Advertising of business web sites; Providing business information via a website; Promoting the designs of others by means of providing online portfolios via a website; Promotion, advertising and marketing of on-line websites; On-line promotion of computer networks and websites; Online advertising network matching services for connecting advertisers to websites

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Design(er)-first"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 38 (telecommunications), 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. "Design(er)-first" 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).

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Similar names in the journal

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Questions about Design(er)-first

Is Design(er)-first a registered trademark?

Design(er)-first has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 31 August 2026). 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 Design(er)-first trademark?

As advertised: Wolffkraft Design Studio (OPC) Private Limited.

Can I register a trademark similar to Design(er)-first?

Not for the same or related goods in class 35, class 42: 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.

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