2 applications named Skin Theory
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5641667logo mark | 44Medical, beauty and agricultural services | Individual applicant (G. R.) | 10 October 2022 | No. 211424 July 2023 | closed24 November 2023 |
| 4704542Skin Theory | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Elbrit Life Sciences Private Limited | 16 October 2020 | No. 203731 January 2022 | closed31 May 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 44: Medical, beauty and agricultural services · application 5641667
DERMATOLOGY SERVICES, AESTHETICIAN SERVICES, LASER SKIN REJUVENATION SERVICES, PLASTIC SURGERY, HAIR TRANSPLANTATION REGISTRATION OF THIS TRADE MARK SHALL GIVE NO RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE SKIN .
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 4704542
PHARMACEUTICALS, MEDICAL AND VETERINARY PREPARATIONS; SANITARY PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES; DIETETIC FOOD AND SUBSTANCES ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR VETERINARY USE, FOOD FOR BABIES; DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR HUMAN BEINGS AND ANIMALS; PLASTERS, MATERIALS FOR DRESSINGS; MATERIAL FOR STOPPING TEETH, DENTAL WAX; DISINFECTANTS; PREPARATIONS FOR DESTROYING VERMIN; FUNGICIDES, HERBICIDES
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Skin Theory"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "Skin Theory" 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 5 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- THE SKIN THEORYcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cerca Trova LLP
- THEORYof SKIN logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- MT MIRROR THEORY SALONsimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (N. A.)
- THE BIG JAIN THEORYsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (M.)
- THE SKIN ELEMENTsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (P. J.)
- THE SKIN LANGUAGEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (N. S. A.)
- THE SKIN BENEATHsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (A. K. S.)
- The Skin Artistsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (R. K. S.)
- The Skin Sculpterzsimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (N. M.)
- THE SKIN & BEYONDsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (G. G.)
- THE SKIN SOCIALsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Skin Olfaction Private Limited
- THE SKIN GALAXYsimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (A. C. D.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Skin Theory
Is Skin Theory a registered trademark?
Skin Theory has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 24 July 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 Skin Theory trademark?
As advertised: Elbrit Life Sciences Private Limited; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to Skin Theory?
Not for the same or related goods in class 5, class 44: 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.