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Is DIFFERENT RULES trademarked in India?

2 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 35, 41 · latest 17 August 2026

Yes, "DIFFERENT RULES" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 7 October 2024 and 17 August 2026, in class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), by 2 individual applicants. The opposition window is open until 17 December 2026.

2 applications named DIFFERENT RULES

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6260713DIFFERENT RULES 41Education and entertainment Individual applicant (P. U. S.) 15 January 2024 No. 227417 August 2026 openuntil 17 December 2026
6366843DIFFERENT RULES 35Advertising, business and retail Individual applicant (P. U. S.) 1 April 2024 No. 21777 October 2024 closed7 February 2025
Opposition window open until 17 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 41: Education and entertainment · application 6260713

EDUCATION; PROVIDING OF TRAINING; ENTERTAINMENT; SPORTING AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6366843

DISPLAY, EXHIBITION, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE FUNCTIONS, ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL SERVICES; WHOLESALE, RETAIL, IMPORT, EXPORT, TRADING AND ONLINE SALE.

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "DIFFERENT RULES"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail) 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 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), 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. "DIFFERENT RULES" 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 DIFFERENT RULES

Is DIFFERENT RULES a registered trademark?

DIFFERENT RULES has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 17 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 DIFFERENT RULES trademark?

The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.

Can I register a trademark similar to DIFFERENT RULES?

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

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