2 applications named METHOD CONTROLS
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5480999METHOD CONTROLS | 42Software, IT and design services | Individual applicant (R. V. K.) | 8 June 2022 | No. 21501 April 2024 | closed1 August 2024 |
| 5480998METHOD CONTROLS | 9Electronics and software | Individual applicant (R. V. K.) | 8 June 2022 | No. 214711 March 2024 | closed11 July 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5480999
Design and Development of electronic solutions for industrial control / automation applications, Scientific Research, Research and Development of new products for others included in class 42
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 5480998
Manufacturing of electronic equipment for industrial control / automation applications included in class 9 Registration of this trade mark shall give no right to the exclusive use of the over terms separately and mark shall be used as whole..
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "METHOD CONTROLS"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software) and class 42 (software, it and design 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 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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. "METHOD CONTROLS" appears in 2 classes; the other 43 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 6 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- DP CONTROLS LLPsimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Dp Controls LLP
- HARK POWER CONTROLSsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Hark Power Controls
- Winder Controlssimilar spelling · class 99 () · Siemag Tecberg GMBH
- SHIVALIK BIMETAL CONTROLSsimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited
- FULL GAUGE CONTROLSsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Full Gauge Eletro Controles Ltda
- MICRO SYSTEMS & CONTROLSsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of Micro Systems & Controls
- VERSA CONTROLSsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of Versa Controls
- DHAKAD AUTO CONTROLSsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of Dhakad Auto Controls
- TEMPOTECH CONTROLSsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Tempotech Controls India Private Limited
- EMBEDED CONTROLS logosimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · P.Sakthivel
- controls bleeding logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (P. S.)
- Power Controls Ind logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (N. P. C.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about METHOD CONTROLS
Is METHOD CONTROLS a registered trademark?
METHOD CONTROLS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 1 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 METHOD CONTROLS trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to METHOD CONTROLS?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 42: 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.