1 application named M-FOUR FOUNDATION
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4708306M-FOUR FOUNDATION | 41Education and entertainment | M-Four Foundation | 19 October 2020 | No. 21038 May 2023 | closed8 September 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 4708306
Physical education, Academies [education], Educational services, Educational examination,Educational services provided by schools, Vocational guidance [education or training advice], Providing information in the field of education, Educational services provided by special needs assistants, Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes, Arranging and conducting of in-person educational forums…
Use claimed since 09/09/2019 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "M-FOUR FOUNDATION"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 41 (education and entertainment), 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 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 38 (telecommunications) 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. "M-FOUR FOUNDATION" 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 4 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- M-FOUR FOUNDATION WITH DEVICE M4contains the name · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · M-Four Foundation
- G.M.M. FOUNDATIONsimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · G.M.M. Foundation Represented By Secretary Smt.…
- JOIN2 OUR FOUNDATIONsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Join 2 Our Foundation
- Solidify Your FOUNDATION logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · S V Pharma Products India (OPC) Private Limited
- MAD FOUNDATION-MY ACTION FOR THE DISABLED FOUNDATIONsimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · My Action For The Disabled Foundation
- MAZDUR MAJESE DUR FOUNDATIONsimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · Sebastian Anth Rajan
- Bhavani Foundation Mumbai logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Bhavani Foundation, Through Its Managing Trustee…
- FOUNDATION MEDICINE logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · [International Registration No. : 1624564]
- M. A. FOUNDATIONsimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · Individual applicant (A. A. S.)
- MOHAMMED RAFI FOUNDATION THALASSERYsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (M. P.)
- VIDYANIKETAN FOUNDATIONsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- FREE FOOD FOUNDATIONsimilar spelling · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Individual applicant (V. P.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about M-FOUR FOUNDATION
Is M-FOUR FOUNDATION a registered trademark?
M-FOUR FOUNDATION has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 8 May 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 M-FOUR FOUNDATION trademark?
As advertised: M-Four Foundation.
Can I register a trademark similar to M-FOUR FOUNDATION?
Not for the same or related goods in class 41: 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.