2 applications named FLAIRFUN
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5803804FLAIRFUN | 16Paper, printing and stationery | Flair Writing Industries Limited | 11 February 2023 | No. 213411 December 2023 | closed11 April 2024 |
| 5822362FLAIRFUN | 28Toys, games and sports | Flair Writing Industries Limited | 24 February 2023 | No. 210812 June 2023 | closed12 October 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 5803804
Pens; writing instruments; Paper and cardboard; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery and office requisites, except furniture; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Drawing materials and materials for artists; Paintbrushes; Instructional and teaching materials; Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; Printers' type, printing blocks.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 28: Toys, games and sports · application 5822362
Games, toys and playthings; Video game apparatus; Gymnastic and sporting articles; Decorations for Christmas trees.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "FLAIRFUN"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and class 28 (toys, games and sports), 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 41 (education and entertainment), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 9 (electronics and software) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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. "FLAIRFUN" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- FlairFindssimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Individual applicant (T. K. L.)
- FlairMyTripsimilar spelling · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Individual applicant (R. D.)
- FLAIR HAIRsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (C. R.)
- FLAIRsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Shamanur Pharma And Health Care Private Limited
- Flairussimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Individual applicant (K. N. M.)
- FIERY FLAIRsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Cdl Fineshine Private Limited
- FLAIR WOODYsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Flair Writing Industries Limited
- TRUE FLAIRsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (D. G.)
- FLAIR YOLOsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Flair Writing Industries Limited
- Flairmicro logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Flaircomm Microelectronics, INC.
- YOUR FLAIR logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. G. N.)
- flaircarc logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Logence India LLP
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about FLAIRFUN
Is FLAIRFUN a registered trademark?
FLAIRFUN has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 11 December 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 FLAIRFUN trademark?
As advertised: Flair Writing Industries Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to FLAIRFUN?
Not for the same or related goods in class 16, class 28: 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.