4 applications named MATCH BOX
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6989440MATCH BOX | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Individual applicant (M. B. C.) | 3 May 2025 | No. 227310 August 2026 | openuntil 10 December 2026 |
| 5800985logo mark | 34Tobacco and smokers' articles | New India Biri Factory | 9 February 2023 | No. 211928 August 2023 | closed28 December 2023 |
| 5710543MATCH BOX | 11Lighting, heating and cooling | Proprietor of Vivek Trading Company | 6 December 2022 | No. 21113 July 2023 | closed3 November 2023 |
| 5701924MATCH BOX | 19Building materials | Proprietor of Vivek Trading Company | 29 November 2022 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 6989440
Ready-made clothing;Dresses;hoods [clothing];jackets [clothing];jerseys [clothing]
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 34: Tobacco and smokers' articles · application 5800985
Match Box.
Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Class 11: Lighting, heating and cooling · application 5710543
Faucets, Bath Fittings, Sanitaryware
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 19: Building materials · application 5701924
Tiles, Ceramic Tiles
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MATCH BOX"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 19 (building materials), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear) and 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 7 (machines and motors), class 9 (electronics and software), class 21 (household and kitchenware) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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. "MATCH BOX" appears in 4 classes; the other 41 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- MATCHBOXsame letters, spaced differently · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (N. K.)
- MASTERMATCHBOXcontains the name · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · New India Biri Factory
- RathnammaVahni match boxcontains the name · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Namaami Shankara Private Limited
- KOMBAN MATCH BoX logocontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Komban Beedi
- MATCH Osimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (P. S.)
- MATCHsimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Individual applicant (G. G. G.)
- Prospect Matchsimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Crisil Limited
- No Matchsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (P. G.)
- O BOTICÁRIO MATCHsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Botica Comercial FarmacÊUtica Ltda.
- MY MATCHsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Baccarose Perfumes & Beauty Products Private…
- BATIKA MIX & MATCHsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. L.)
- MATCH-ITsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Match-It Consultants 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 MATCH BOX
Is MATCH BOX a registered trademark?
MATCH BOX has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (4 applications, latest on 10 August 2026). 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 MATCH BOX trademark?
As advertised: New India Biri Factory; Proprietor of Vivek Trading Company; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to MATCH BOX?
Not for the same or related goods in class 11, class 19, class 25, 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.