6 applications named MA FOI
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5181236MA FOI | 9Electronics and software | Individual applicant (K. P.) | 21 October 2021 | No. 203120 December 2021 | closed20 April 2022 |
| 5181237MA FOI | 16Paper, printing and stationery | Individual applicant (K. P.) | 21 October 2021 | No. 203120 December 2021 | closed20 April 2022 |
| 5181238MA FOI | 35Advertising, business and retail | Individual applicant (K. P.) | 21 October 2021 | No. 203120 December 2021 | closed20 April 2022 |
| 5181239MA FOI | 41Education and entertainment | Individual applicant (K. P.) | 21 October 2021 | No. 203120 December 2021 | closed20 April 2022 |
| 5181240MA FOI | 42Software, IT and design services | Individual applicant (K. P.) | 21 October 2021 | No. 203120 December 2021 | closed20 April 2022 |
| 5181241MA FOI | 45Legal, security and personal services | Individual applicant (K. P.) | 21 October 2021 | No. 202722 November 2021 | closed22 March 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 5181236
computer software including mobile applications and electronic publications (downloadable) all for use in and/or related to management consulting including strategic consulting and education
Use claimed since 06/01/2011 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 5181237
printed matter, publications, periodicals, teaching and instructional materials, publicity materials all in the field of management consulting including strategic consulting and education; office requisites (excluding furniture)
Use claimed since 06/01/2011 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5181238
management consultancy, strategic consultancy, human resource capital management; operations consultancy; back office services; research and analytical services related to the aforesaid
Use claimed since 06/01/2011 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 5181239
providing education and training services; conducting seminars, conferences, and award ceremonies; publishing services; electronic publications (non-downloadable)
Use claimed since 06/01/2011 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5181240
information technology consultancy services; data analytics
Use claimed since 06/01/2011 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 45: Legal, security and personal services · application 5181241
legal compliance and regulatory compliance auditing services
Use claimed since 06/01/2011 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MA FOI"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 41 (education and entertainment), class 42 (software, it and design services) and class 45 (legal, security and personal services), 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 38 (telecommunications), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), 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. "MA FOI" appears in 6 classes; the other 39 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
- Ma Foi E-Tudecontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (K. P.)
- SAGE & FOIsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (A. G.)
- Ma Ferisimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (M. M. S.)
- MA FRIED logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (S. M.)
- FOI logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (N. K.)
- Foil Magicsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Grasper Global Private Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MA FOI
Is MA FOI a registered trademark?
MA FOI has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (6 applications, latest on 20 December 2021). 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 MA FOI trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to MA FOI?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 16, class 35, class 41, class 42, class 45: 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.