2 applications named NICER
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6839732NICER | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Individual applicant (M. A. W.) | 4 February 2025 | No. 226913 July 2026 | openuntil 13 November 2026 |
| 3936742NICER | 9Electronics and software | Brs Electronics | 6 September 2018 | No. 203410 January 2022 | closed10 May 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 6839732
NON MEDICATED FACEAWASH ONLY INCLUDED IN CLASS 03.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 3936742
TELEVISIONS, HD TELEVISIONS, DMB TELEVISIONS, LCD TELEVISIONS, LED TELEVISIONS, DIGITAL TELEVISIONS, PLASMA TELEVISIONS, TELEVISION INSTRUMENTS, TELEVISION SETS, LED TV REMOTE, BETTRY, STANDS FOR TELEVISIONS, TV SETS, DISPLAY DEVICES, TELEVISION RECEIVERS AND FILM AND VIDEO DEVICES, CABINETS ADAPTED TO HOLD ELECTRICAL APPARATUS, DVD PLAYERS AND RECORDERS, VIDEO COMPACT DISC PLAYERS, HOME THEATRE PROJECTORS, HOME…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "NICER"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) 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. "NICER" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- NICERWELL-30contains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Hkg Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- NICE-Rollscontains the name · class 99 () · Bhs Corrugated Maschinen- Und Anlagenbau GMBH
- CLINICERAcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (H. S.)
- NICERELIFEcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Nice Pharmaceuticals PVT. LTD.
- Skinicercontains the name · class 99 () · Ocean Pharma GMBH
- GRANICERAcontains the name · class 19 (Building materials) · Granicera Private Limited
- CORNICERA-Ccontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Iceberg Healthcare Private Limited
- CogniCercontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Perpetual Pharmaceuticals
- nicerise logocontains the name · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (A. M. N.)
- Organicera logocontains the name · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (S.)
- Super Nice logosimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Individual applicant (R. S.)
- NICEKEYsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (N. K. B.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about NICER
Is NICER a registered trademark?
NICER has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 13 July 2026). 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 NICER trademark?
As advertised: Brs Electronics; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to NICER?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3, class 9: 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.