1 application named RichSMS
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5228868RichSMS | 42Software, IT and design services | Gupshup INC. | 30 November 2021 | No. 212325 September 2023 | closed25 January 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5228868
Application service provider featuring application programming interface (API) software for {generating and transmitting messages over data} The applicant submits hereby that they will not claim exclusive right over the word SMS separately and the mark is used as a word mark only..
Use claimed since 06/10/2021 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "RichSMS"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 42 (software, it and design services), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 38 (telecommunications) 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. "RichSMS" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- RICHS logocontains the name · class 99 () · Rich Products Corporation
- RICHSOLsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Nature Care Fertilizers Private Limited
- Richsarksimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (A. P. K.)
- Richsquaresimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (N. N.)
- Richsun D3similar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Lifezest Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- RichSAM 400similar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. K. S.)
- RICHSUNsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. K. J.)
- RICHSHINEEsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. K. J.)
- RICHSOURCEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Warner India Pharma Private Limited
- RICHSTONsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Individual applicant (T. P.)
- Richstack logosimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Richstack Foods Private Limited
- RichStix logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Mannco LLP
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about RichSMS
Is RichSMS a registered trademark?
RichSMS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 25 September 2023). 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 RichSMS trademark?
As advertised: Gupshup INC..
Can I register a trademark similar to RichSMS?
Not for the same or related goods in class 42: 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.