1 application named NERDY
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4701502NERDY | 35Advertising, business and retail | Varsity Tutors Llc | 14 October 2020 | No. 21242 October 2023 | closed2 February 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 4701502
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Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "NERDY"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 9 (electronics and software), class 42 (software, it and design services), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), 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. "NERDY" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- The Englh Nerdy logocontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (M. J.)
- NERD ARENAsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (N. A.)
- NERDS ROPEsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · [International Registration No. : 1739492]
- Nerdsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (K. R.)
- NERDAYsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Astech Pharma
- SALTY NERDsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Blisswater Industries Private Limited
- NeRds logosimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · [International Registration No. : 1872555]
- BABY NERDS logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · [International Registration No. : 1807766]
- nerdbugs logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- Nerdifi logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (A. A. V.)
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Questions about NERDY
Is NERDY a registered trademark?
NERDY has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 2 October 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 NERDY trademark?
As advertised: Varsity Tutors Llc.
Can I register a trademark similar to NERDY?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35: 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.