3 applications named GROFESSORS
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6088710GROFESSORS | 35Advertising, business and retail | Proprietor of Magsmen | 30 August 2023 | No. 213013 November 2023 | closed13 March 2024 |
| 6088711GROFESSORS | 41Education and entertainment | Proprietor of Magsmen | 30 August 2023 | No. 213013 November 2023 | closed13 March 2024 |
| 6088712GROFESSORS | 42Software, IT and design services | Proprietor of Magsmen | 30 August 2023 | No. 213013 November 2023 | closed13 March 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6088710
Promotion of the commercial interests of professionals and businesses in the field of mobile software application development provided by an association to its members; Commercial information by means of mobile applications; Retail services for software; Wholesale services for software; Wholesale services for computer software; Retail store services featuring computer software; Retail services relating to computer…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 6088711
Education; Training; Organization and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, congresses, seminars, symposiums; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; professional training; advisory and information services in the fields of education, training provided online from a computer database or the Internet; publication in electronic form of journals and articles in the fields of computer…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 6088712
Software Development; New Product Development; Development of application software for delivery of multimedia content; Hosting e-commerce platforms on the Internet; Programming of software for e-commerce platforms; Computerized user authentication services in e- commerce transactions; Hosting of e-commerce platforms on the Internet; Maintenance of software used in the field of e-commerce; User authentication…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "GROFESSORS"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 41 (education and entertainment) 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 9 (electronics and software), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), 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. "GROFESSORS" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- Professors' Guide logosimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (R. G. P.)
- PROFESSORS CAFEsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (S.)
- Hair Professorssimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Raushan Traders
- PROFESSORS logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (Y. R. N.)
- SCISSORS PROFESSIONALS logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (V. R.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about GROFESSORS
Is GROFESSORS a registered trademark?
GROFESSORS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 13 November 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 GROFESSORS trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Magsmen.
Can I register a trademark similar to GROFESSORS?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35, class 41, 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.