2 applications named NOT MUCH
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5375392NOT MUCH | 16Paper, printing and stationery | Distrotech | 18 March 2022 | No. 216729 July 2024 | closed29 November 2024 |
| 5375379NOT MUCH | 2Paints and coatings | Distrotech | 18 March 2022 | No. 207814 November 2022 | closed14 March 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 5375392
PAPER, CARDBOARD AND GOODS MADE FROM THESE MATERIALS; PRINTED MATTER; BOOKBINDING MATERIAL; PHOTOGRAPHS; STATIONERY; ADHESIVES FOR STATIONERY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES; ARTISTS’ MATERIALS; PAINT BRUSHES AND ITS ACCESSORIES THEREOF; TYPEWRIYTERS AND OFFICE REQUISITES (EXCEPT FURNITURE); INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEACHING MATERIAL (EXCEPT APPARATUS); PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR PACKAGING (NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES); PRINTERS TYPE…
Use claimed since 20/04/2021 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 2: Paints and coatings · application 5375379
PAINTS, VARNISHES, LACQUERS; PRESERVATIVES AGAINST RUST AND DETERIORATION OF WOOD; COLORANTS; MORDANTS; RAW NATURAL RESINS; METALS IN FOIL AND POWDER FORM FOR PAINTERS, DECORATORS, PRINTERS AND ARTISTS
Use claimed since 20/04/2021 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "NOT MUCH"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 2 (paints and coatings) and class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), 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 19 (building materials), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 41 (education and entertainment) 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. "NOT MUCH" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- MULCH NOT MILCHsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Individual applicant (A. R.)
- MINE. NOT MINED.similar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Consciouscarats PVT LTD
- Too Muchsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. A.)
- SACH MUCHsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Shivika Enterprises
- Tuch-muchsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of ; Ahinsa Enterprises
- much more logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Frosset Express India Private Limited
- Much logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Aryah Enterprises
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about NOT MUCH
Is NOT MUCH a registered trademark?
NOT MUCH has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 29 July 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 NOT MUCH trademark?
As advertised: Distrotech.
Can I register a trademark similar to NOT MUCH?
Not for the same or related goods in class 2, class 16: 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.