1 application named FIRST NATION
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4976541FIRST NATION | 9Electronics and software | First Nation | 18 May 2021 | No. 20946 March 2023 | closed6 July 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 4976541
TONER CARTRIDGES, UNFILLED, FOR PRINTER, RIBBON CABLE ; USB FLASH DRIVES, HARD DISK DRIVES, HARD DISK CONTROLLERS, PORTABLE HARD DISK DRIVES, EXTENSION LEADS, EXTENSION CORDS, EXTENSION ,CABLES, VOLTAGE SPIKE SUPPRESSORS, ELECTRICAL SURGE AND SPIKE PROTECTION UNITS, KEYBOARDS, COMPUTER MOUSE, SOFTWARE, ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE, ELECTRONIC DATABASES RECORDED ON COMPUTER MEDIA, COMPUTER SOFTWARE ALL INCLUDED IN CLASS 09
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "FIRST NATION"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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. "FIRST NATION" appears in 1 class; the other 44 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
- NATION FIRST ENZYFIRSTsame letters, spaced differently · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Nation First Pharma
- NATION FIRST logosame letters, spaced differently · class 12 (Vehicles) · Proprietor of Srk Enterprises
- Truth First; Nation Always logocontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Eduhook Private Limited
- FIRST NATION JEANS logocontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
- prevention first! logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Threat Resq Technologies Private Limited
- BODY NATION FITNESS logosimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Proprietor of Ghulati Sports Emporium
- Made Fire Nationsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Choudhary Group Of Companies
- NationFirst logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Nation First Pharma
- FOREST NATION logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Youngcubs Private Limited
- ADMISSION FiRST logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · All Gujarat Admission Counselor Committee
- FIT NATION GYM logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (J. A. S.)
- Fit Nation logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (V. A.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about FIRST NATION
Is FIRST NATION a registered trademark?
FIRST NATION has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 6 March 2023). 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 FIRST NATION trademark?
As advertised: First Nation.
Can I register a trademark similar to FIRST NATION?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9: 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.