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Is Penman trademarked in India?

2 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 16, 20 · latest 17 August 2026

Yes, "Penman" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 16 October 2023 and 17 August 2026, in class 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and class 20 (furniture), by 2 individual applicants. Of these, 1 is a logo whose text we read as "Penman". The opposition window is open until 17 December 2026.

2 applications named Penman

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6985019logo mark 20Furniture Individual applicant (P. K.) 30 April 2025 No. 227417 August 2026 openuntil 17 December 2026
5880393Penman 16Paper, printing and stationery Individual applicant (M.) 5 April 2023 No. 212616 October 2023 closed16 February 2024
Opposition window open until 17 December 2026. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 20: Furniture · application 6985019

Decorative bead curtains, Decorative cushions, Decorative mirrors, Decorative mobiles, Decorative wooden boxes, Figurines of wood, wax, plaster or plastic, Works of art of wood, wax, plaster or plastic, Murals of wood, wax, plaster or plastic, Cold cast resin figurines, Wax figures, Wall plaques made of bone, ivory, plaster, plastic, wax or wood

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 5880393

Writing slates; Writing pens; Writing pads; Writing instruments; Writing implements [writing instruments]; Writing paper; Highlighting markers; Whiteboard markers; Stick markers; Watercolor pencils; Mechanical pencils; Fountain pens; Ballpoint pens; Fibre-tip pens; Graphite pencils; Graphite sticks; Pen ink refills; Chalks; Crayons; Correction fluids; Stencils; Ink erasers; Pen wipers; Cellulose wipers; Watercolour…

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Penman"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and class 20 (furniture), 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 41 (education and entertainment), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 9 (electronics and software) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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. "Penman" 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.

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Similar names in the journal

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Questions about Penman

Is Penman a registered trademark?

Penman has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 17 August 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 Penman trademark?

The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.

Can I register a trademark similar to Penman?

Not for the same or related goods in class 16, class 20: 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.

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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.

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