1 application named Hello Brown
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5555940Hello Brown | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Virchow Laboratories Limited | 3 August 2022 | No. 208823 January 2023 | closed23 May 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5555940
COFFEE, TEA, COCOA, SUGAR, RICE, TAPIOCA, SAGO, ARTIFICIAL COFFEE; FLOUR AND PREPARATIONS MADE FROM CEREALS, BREAD, PASTRY AND CONFECTIONERY, ICES; HONEY, TREACLE; YEAST, BAKING POWDER; SALT, MUSTARD; VINEGAR, SAUCES, (CONDIMENTS); SPICES; ICE.
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Hello Brown"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 43 (food services and accommodation) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "Hello Brown" 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. We already see 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- Lee Brown Helathcaresimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (M. P. P.)
- Hello brainsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (A. P. S.)
- HELLO BUNNY TOYSsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Proprietor of Kitty Cycles
- HELLO BONDsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Proprietor of Shakti Traders
- HELLO BABUsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. K. Y.)
- HELLO BOSSsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. K. A.)
- HELLO BAPPAsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (A. H. A.)
- Hello Buddy logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. J.)
- HELLO BUBBLE logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · [International Registration No. : 1791136]
- Hello Beautiful logosimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Individual applicant (H. B. F.)
- The Brown Humans logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (K. O.)
- HELLO BARTER logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (R. V.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Hello Brown
Is Hello Brown a registered trademark?
Hello Brown has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 23 January 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 Hello Brown trademark?
As advertised: Virchow Laboratories Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Hello Brown?
Not for the same or related goods in class 30: 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.