1 application named happy browns
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5932460happy browns | 18Leather, bags and luggage | Individual applicant (A. K.) | 11 May 2023 | No. 21242 October 2023 | closed2 February 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 18: Leather, bags and luggage · application 5932460
Briefcases [leather goods]; Leather; Leathercloth; Leatherboard; Leather halters; Leather bandoliers; Leather handbags; Leather notecases; Leather briefcases; Synthetic leather; Imitation leather; Polyurethane leather; Leather straps; Leather thongs; Leather purses; Leather cord; Leather leashes; Leather leads; Leather suitcases; Leather wallets; Leather cases; Leather pouches; Leather bags; Unworked leather…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "happy browns"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), 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 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 14 (jewellery and watches) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "happy browns" 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
- HAPPY BREWSsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Dunamis Packaging Private Limited
- HAPPY BRACES logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Proprietor of Happy Braces Orthodontic & Dental…
- HAPPY BRAIN logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (H. S.)
- Happy Brands logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about happy browns
Is happy browns a registered trademark?
happy browns has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 2 October 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 happy browns trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to happy browns?
Not for the same or related goods in class 18: 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.