1 application named HAPPY HUG
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5291558HAPPY HUG | 20Furniture | Individual applicant (N. S. N.) | 19 January 2022 | No. 206729 August 2022 | closed29 December 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 20: Furniture · application 5291558
Pillows; Cushions; Mattresses *; Bean bag pillows; Maternity pillows; Inflatable pillows; Bath pillows; Neck pillows; Accent pillows; Travel pillows; Head-supporting pillows; Neck-supporting pillows; Bean bag cushions; Nursing pillows; Bamboo pillows; Throw pillows; Pillowforms; Neck cushions; Travel cushions; Chair cushions; Seat cushions; Mark should be read as a whole.
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "HAPPY HUG"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 20 (furniture), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 24 (textiles and fabrics), class 42 (software, it and design services) and class 6 (metal goods), 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 HUG" 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
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- HAPPY HUMANsimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · Individual applicant (V. M.)
- HAPPY & HUNGRYsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (M. J.)
- HAPPY HUDDLEsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (H. G.)
- HM Happy Medicaresimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Proprietor of Hanil Medical Korea
- HAPPY DREAMsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Friends Traders
- HAPPY TRUSTsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Tanmay Enterprises
- See Happysimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Waypham India Private Limited
- HAPPY PAPADsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Puro Wellness PVT. LTD.
- HAPPY FANCYsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (D. A. P.)
- HAPPY CHAPPIEsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (A. A. T.)
- HAPPY CULTURESsimilar spelling · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (P. 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 HAPPY HUG
Is HAPPY HUG a registered trademark?
HAPPY HUG has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 29 August 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 HAPPY HUG trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to HAPPY HUG?
Not for the same or related goods in class 20: 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.