1 application named PLAN A PLAN B
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5275029PLAN A PLAN B | 41Education and entertainment | Netflix Studios, Llc | 6 January 2022 | No. 203914 February 2022 | closed14 June 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 5275029
Entertainment services in the nature of a motion picture in the field of live-action for distribution via the Internet and video- on-demand; providing online non-downloadable video clips and other multimedia digital content containing audio, video, artwork, and text from and related to a motion picture in the field of live-action.
Use claimed since 16/08/2021 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "PLAN A PLAN B"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 41 (education and entertainment), 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 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 38 (telecommunications) 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. "PLAN A PLAN B" 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
- Suru Plan B Alphasimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Suru Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD
- Suru Plan B Charliesimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Suru Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD
- Suru Plan B Tangosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Suru Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD
- PLAN Bsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (S. C.)
- Suru Plan B Deltasimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Suru Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD
- Suru Plan B Sierrasimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Suru Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD
- CAREER PLAN B logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Uentree Services Private Limited
- PLAN B CINEMA logosimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · Individual applicant (R. T. C.)
- PET A PLANTsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Petaplant LLP
- Plan Ahead logosimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Individual applicant (A. M.)
- PLAN MADIsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Techvito LLP
- GOD'S PLANsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (H. S. S.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about PLAN A PLAN B
Is PLAN A PLAN B a registered trademark?
PLAN A PLAN B has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 14 February 2022). 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 PLAN A PLAN B trademark?
As advertised: Netflix Studios, Llc.
Can I register a trademark similar to PLAN A PLAN B?
Not for the same or related goods in class 41: 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.