1 application named PUNJABI BY DEFAULT
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6405313PUNJABI BY DEFAULT | 43Food services and accommodation | Individual applicant (N. M.) | 26 April 2024 | No. 218318 November 2024 | closed18 March 2025 |
Can I use or register "PUNJABI BY DEFAULT"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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. "PUNJABI BY DEFAULT" 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
- PUNJABI BY SOULsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Happyrhino Foods (OPC) Private Limited
- BY DEFAULTsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Rose Marie Knitwears PVT. LTD.
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about PUNJABI BY DEFAULT
Is PUNJABI BY DEFAULT a registered trademark?
PUNJABI BY DEFAULT has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 18 November 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 PUNJABI BY DEFAULT trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to PUNJABI BY DEFAULT?
Not for the same or related goods in class 43: 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.