1 application named Minus Two
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6310837Minus Two | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Individual applicant (A. N.) | 20 February 2024 | No. 21501 April 2024 | closed1 August 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 6310837
Clothing for men, women and children, Footwear , Headwear
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Minus Two"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics) and class 14 (jewellery and watches), 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. "Minus Two" 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. We already see 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- MINUS TECHsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Amrit Vela Trust
- minus ten, minus 10similar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (F. I.)
- MINUS DEGREEsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Lakewood Clothing
- MINUS 7 FATsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (J. S.)
- MINUS DEGREsimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Individual applicant (V. K.)
- MINUS ONEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (J. E. S.)
- Two Midtownsimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Dlf LTD.
- Minus Guiltsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Proprietor of Brij Super Store
- LIV MINUS logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- C MINUS logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- MINUS logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Riddhish Herbals
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Minus Two
Is Minus Two a registered trademark?
Minus Two has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, 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 Minus Two trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to Minus Two?
Not for the same or related goods in class 25: 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.