3 applications named GrameenPayments
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4858071GrameenPayments | 9Electronics and software | Financial Software And Systems Private Limited, | 10 February 2021 | No. 204711 April 2022 | closed11 August 2022 |
| 4858072GrameenPayments | 36Finance, insurance and real estate | Financial Software And Systems Private Limited, | 10 February 2021 | No. 20464 April 2022 | closed4 August 2022 |
| 4858073GrameenPayments | 42Software, IT and design services | Financial Software And Systems Private Limited, | 10 February 2021 | No. 20464 April 2022 | closed4 August 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 4858071
software, downloadable applications, bank cards, prepaid cards, chip cards; magnetic coded cards and cards including integrated circuit chips for financial applications; electronic payment terminal; computer software, namely, electronic financial platform that accommodates multiple types of payment and debt transactions in an integrated mobile phone, PDA, and web based environment included in class 09. THIS IS…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 36: Finance, insurance and real estate · application 4858072
financial services, banking services, credit card services, debit card services, and prepaid card services; payment card services ; electronic funds transfer and currency exchange services electronic payment processing services, prepaid phone card services; transaction authorization and settlement services; deposit access and automated teller machine services; payment verification services, person-to-person payment…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 4858073
computer software development, computer software engineering, computer software programming services, computer software technical support services, computer software research, design and development of computer hardware and software; software consultancy services and licensing of software, medical research; Providing temporary use of on-line, non-downloadable software for use in publishing and printing, Data…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "GrameenPayments"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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 38 (telecommunications), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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. "GrameenPayments" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- GraminPaymentssimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Financial Software And Systems Private Limited,
- FSS GrameenPaysimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Financial Software And Systems Private Limited,
- GrameenPaysimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Financial Software And Systems Private Limited,
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about GrameenPayments
Is GrameenPayments a registered trademark?
GrameenPayments has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 11 April 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 GrameenPayments trademark?
As advertised: Financial Software And Systems Private Limited,.
Can I register a trademark similar to GrameenPayments?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 36, class 42: 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.