10 applications named DIRECTOR
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7368030logo mark | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Directorverse Atelier LLP | 28 November 2025 | No. 228319 October 2026 | openuntil 19 February 2027 |
| 6178355logo mark | 29Meat, dairy and processed food | Tej Ram Dharam Paul | 7 November 2023 | No. 222325 August 2025 | closed25 December 2025 |
| 6845337DIRECTOR | 8Hand tools | Different Strokes Collections Private Limited. | 7 February 2025 | No. 220521 April 2025 | closed21 August 2025 |
| 6845336DIRECTOR | 16Paper, printing and stationery | Different Strokes Collections Private Limited. | 7 February 2025 | No. 220521 April 2025 | closed21 August 2025 |
| 5736353DIRECTOR | 34Tobacco and smokers' articles | Individual applicant (T. R.) | 24 December 2022 | No. 218930 December 2024 | closed30 April 2025 |
| 6342624DIRECTOR | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Tej Ram Dharam Paul | 12 March 2024 | No. 216622 July 2024 | closed22 November 2024 |
| 6026653logo mark | 41Education and entertainment | Css Corpsecuritysolutions Private Limited | 18 July 2023 | No. 215429 April 2024 | closed29 August 2024 |
| 5312745DIRECTOR | 29Meat, dairy and processed food | Tej Ram Dharam Paul | 3 February 2022 | No. 20723 October 2022 | closed3 February 2023 |
| 5312746DIRECTOR | 31Fresh produce and agriculture | Tej Ram Dharam Paul | 3 February 2022 | No. 207019 September 2022 | closed19 January 2023 |
| 5312747DIRECTOR | 34Tobacco and smokers' articles | Tej Ram Dharam Paul | 3 February 2022 | No. 20464 April 2022 | closed4 August 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 7368030
Women's clothing, Tops [clothing], Suits for women, Suits for men, Silk clothing, Men's clothing, Knitwear [clothing], Knitted clothing, Kerchiefs [clothing], Hoods [clothing], Clothing, footwear and headwear for humans, Clothing, Casual clothing
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 6178355
PAN MASALA, MOUTH FRESHNER, FLAVOURED SUPARI, SWEET SUPARI, SCENTED SUPARI, MUKHWAS, PROCESSED BETEL NUTS, SEEDS AND BETEL LEAVES IN CLASS 29
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 8: Hand tools · application 6845337
PLASTIC SPOONS INCLUDED IN CLASS 08
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 6845336
Plastic pouches and laminated pouches for packing purpose ( theli)
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 34: Tobacco and smokers' articles · application 5736353
TOBACCO SUBSTITUES, ORAL VAPORIZERS, PAN MASALA [AS SUBSTITUTES FOR CHEWING TOBACCO], TOBACCO POUCHES.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 6342624
PAN MASALA [AS MINTS FOR BREATH FRESHENING], ELAICHI, CARDAMOM SEEDS IN CLASS 30.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 6026653
Educational services;Providing educational courses;Coaching [training]; Educational services in the nature of coaching; Conducting of classes; Educational examination; Providing educational examinations and tests; Preparation of educational courses and examinations; Preparation of syllabuses, courses, study guides and examinations; Conducting courses; Providing educational examinations;Providing training and…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 5312745
PROCESSED BETEL NUTS, PAN MASALA, MEETHA MASALA, SWEET SUPARI, SCENTED SUPARI.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "DIRECTOR"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 8 (hand tools), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 34 (tobacco and smokers' articles) 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 7 (machines and motors), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 26 (lace, buttons and accessories) and class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), 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. "DIRECTOR" appears in 8 classes; the other 37 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- World Council of Directorscontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Worlddevcorp Technology & Business Solutions…
- DIRECTOR'S SPECIAL REGAL WHISKYcontains the name · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · United Spirits Limited
- DIRECTOR'S SPECIAL WHISKY - 100 Btlscontains the name · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · United Spirits Limited
- NCRLOCALDIRECTORYcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (P. T.)
- DIRECTcontains the name · class 19 (Building materials) · Proprietor of Mata Di Plyboard Industry
- QRD - QUALIFIED RISK DIRECTORcontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · The Dcro Institute
- POLY DIRECTORAI Priority claimed from 09/08/2022…contains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Plantronics, INC.
- RESIDENT EVIL DIRECTOR'S CUTcontains the name · class 99 () · Capcom Co., LTD.
- BHANDARKAR’S THE DIRECTOR’S LOUNGEcontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (M. R. B.)
- Circle of Directorscontains the name · class 99 () · Mmb Advisors Private Limited
- ACTOR DIRECTORcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (M. R. K.)
- HIMALAYA INDUSTRIAL DIRECTORYcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (R. T.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about DIRECTOR
Is DIRECTOR a registered trademark?
DIRECTOR has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (10 applications, latest on 19 October 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 DIRECTOR trademark?
As advertised: Directorverse Atelier LLP; Tej Ram Dharam Paul; Different Strokes Collections Private Limited.; Css Corpsecuritysolutions Private Limited; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to DIRECTOR?
Not for the same or related goods in class 8, class 16, class 25, class 29, class 30, class 31, class 34, 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.