1 application named MICHAEL & SONS
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4800375MICHAEL & SONS | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Michael And Sons | 30 December 2020 | No. 209113 February 2023 | closed13 June 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 4800375
ICE CREAMS
Use claimed since 31/07/1993 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MICHAEL & SONS"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 43 (food services and accommodation) 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. "MICHAEL & SONS" 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
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- MICHAEL KLEINsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. L. J.)
- Black Michaelsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. G.)
- MICHAEL (MIKE) R. GRECO SRsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (M. G.)
- MAMA MICHAELsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (V. K. P.)
- MICHAEL JACKSONsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Triumph International, INC.
- MICHAEL GRAY logosimilar spelling · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Bhimventures
- MICHAEL HILL logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- MICHAEL logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. M.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MICHAEL & SONS
Is MICHAEL & SONS a registered trademark?
MICHAEL & SONS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 13 February 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 MICHAEL & SONS trademark?
As advertised: Michael And Sons.
Can I register a trademark similar to MICHAEL & SONS?
Not for the same or related goods in class 30: 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.