2 applications named DOLLAR BUSINESS
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4881014DOLLAR BUSINESS | 9Electronics and software | Vimbri Media Private Limited | 26 February 2021 | No. 20519 May 2022 | closed9 September 2022 |
| 4881015DOLLAR BUSINESS | 35Advertising, business and retail | Vimbri Media Private Limited | 26 February 2021 | No. 20519 May 2022 | closed9 September 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 4881014
data processing equipment, computers; Computer software THIS IS SUBJECT TO ASSOCIATION WITH REGISTERED/PENDING REGISTRATION NO..4881011.
Use claimed since 16/09/2013 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 4881015
Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions
Use claimed since 16/09/2013 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "DOLLAR BUSINESS"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 38 (telecommunications), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), 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. "DOLLAR BUSINESS" 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 4 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- THE DOLLAR BUSINESScontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Vimbri Media Private Limited
- EMAAR BUSINESS DISTRICT logosimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Emaar India Limited
- Ycu do business, logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- PODDAR BUSINESS SCHOOLsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Community For The Advancement Of Education And…
- BUSINESS DEBIT MASTERCARDsimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Mastercard International Incorporated
- ISHSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONSsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Ishstar Business Solutions
- CELESTA BUSINESS DEBIT CARDsimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · The Federal Bank LTD
- Godrej Business District logosimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. LTD
- BUSINESS DireCTLY logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. G. S.)
- MY BUSINESS DYNAMICS logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Yobytech Automation Private Limited
- Your Car Business Manager logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Kapuriya Automotive Services Private Limited
- INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about DOLLAR BUSINESS
Is DOLLAR BUSINESS a registered trademark?
DOLLAR BUSINESS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 9 May 2022). 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 DOLLAR BUSINESS trademark?
As advertised: Vimbri Media Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to DOLLAR BUSINESS?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 35: 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.