1 application named JOY GURU
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5738337JOY GURU | 34Tobacco and smokers' articles | Individual applicant (R. S. J.) | 26 December 2022 | No. 215322 April 2024 | closed22 August 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 34: Tobacco and smokers' articles · application 5738337
TOBACCO, SMOKELESS TOBACCO, CHEWING TOBACCO.
Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "JOY GURU"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 34 (tobacco and smokers' articles), 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 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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. "JOY GURU" 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
- JoyGuruRomicontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Vishal Food Products
- Joy Guest Housesimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (L. S.)
- GURU JET LITEsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (R. S.)
- PADAO GURU JIsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. C.)
- Guru Jeni logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (G. P.)
- Guru Ji logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (R. S.)
- GURU MATAsimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Ankleshwar Silk Mills Private Limited
- GYNAE GURUsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (T. P.)
- GG - GYAN GURUsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Target Learning Ventures Private Limited
- GURU FOAMsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Proprietor of Balaji Traders
- DESIGN GURUsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S. I.)
- Srasti Gurusimilar spelling · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Proprietor of Srasti Paints
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about JOY GURU
Is JOY GURU a registered trademark?
JOY GURU has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 22 April 2024). 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 JOY GURU trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to JOY GURU?
Not for the same or related goods in class 34: 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.