3 applications named Minimal Theory
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5687526Minimal Theory | 11Lighting, heating and cooling | Livspace Pte. LTD | 18 November 2022 | No. 210522 May 2023 | closed22 September 2023 |
| 5687528Minimal Theory | 21Household and kitchenware | Livspace Pte. LTD | 18 November 2022 | No. 210522 May 2023 | closed22 September 2023 |
| 5687529Minimal Theory | 24Textiles and fabrics | Livspace Pte. LTD | 18 November 2022 | No. 210522 May 2023 | closed22 September 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 11: Lighting, heating and cooling · application 5687526
Apparatus for lighting including ceiling lights, fairy lights/ string lights, electric lights for Christmas trees and all lighting apparatus used for decorations included in class 11
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 21: Household and kitchenware · application 5687528
small, hand-operated utensils and apparatus for household and kitchen use, as well as cosmetic and toilet utensils, glassware and certain goods made of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta and glass all included in class 21
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 24: Textiles and fabrics · application 5687529
Fabrics for household use including fabric covers, mattress covers, kinds of mattress covers, bed covers, bedspreads, cushion covers, various furniture coverings all included in class 24
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Minimal Theory"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 21 (household and kitchenware) and class 24 (textiles and fabrics), 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 37 (construction, installation and repair) and class 8 (hand tools), 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. "Minimal Theory" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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
- THE MINIMAL ANIMAL logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. K. C.)
- THE MINIMALISTsimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Individual applicant (S. A. Z.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Minimal Theory
Is Minimal Theory a registered trademark?
Minimal Theory has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 22 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 Minimal Theory trademark?
As advertised: Livspace Pte. LTD.
Can I register a trademark similar to Minimal Theory?
Not for the same or related goods in class 11, class 21, class 24: 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.