2 applications named PLAYWAY
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115598PLAYWAY | 41Education and entertainment | Playway Books Private Limited | 18 September 2023 | No. 225430 March 2026 | closed30 July 2026 |
| 6115597PLAYWAY | 16Paper, printing and stationery | Playway Books Private Limited | 18 September 2023 | No. 22204 August 2025 | closed4 December 2025 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 6115598
Creation and publication of educational books and texts incorporating interactive content, gamified learning elements, and activity-based instructional material .THE GOODS/SERVICES FOR SALE/CONDUCT IN THE STATES OF KERLA ONLY..
Use claimed since 23/02/2022 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 6115597
Paper and cardboard; printed matter; books; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites including online stationary; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; paper knives and paper cutters, cases, covers and devices for holding or…
Use claimed since 23/02/2022 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "PLAYWAY"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 9 (electronics and software), class 42 (software, it and design services) and class 38 (telecommunications), 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. "PLAYWAY" 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 6 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- NANHEY GOPAL PLAYWAY SCHOOLcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Proprietor of Nanhey Gopal Playway School
- NICE PLAYWAY SCHOOLcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (Y. R. G.)
- KIDS STAR PLAYWAYcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (N.)
- DELUXE PLAYWAYS INDUSTRIEScontains the name · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Deluxe Playways Industries (Hereby Represented…
- RK WISDOM DAFFODILS PLAYWAY NURSERY & KINDERGARTENcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (R. K. T.)
- PLAYWAY ScHOOL logocontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Smiling Kiddies Playway School
- PLAYWAVEsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (R. D.)
- VZY Playsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Dish Tv India Limited
- VORTEX PLAYsimilar spelling · class 38 (Telecommunications) · Individual applicant (V. M. N.)
- NILAYA PLAYsimilar spelling · class 27 (Carpets and floor coverings) · Asian Paints Limited
- PLAY SALONsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Proprietor of Neeru's Beauty Concepts
- PLAY A SPORTsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Sise Technologies Private Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about PLAYWAY
Is PLAYWAY a registered trademark?
PLAYWAY has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 30 March 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 PLAYWAY trademark?
As advertised: Playway Books Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to PLAYWAY?
Not for the same or related goods in class 16, 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.