1 application named SOFAR SOUNDS
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3890006SOFAR SOUNDS | 9Electronics and software | Sofar Sounds Limited | 17 July 2018 | No. 20166 September 2021 | closed6 January 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 3890006
Computer software for use in connection with concerts, musical events, live performances, road shows, live stage events, theatrical performances, live music concerts and audience participation in such events; computer software for use in connection with entertainment booking and reservations; computer software for use in connection with music publishing; computer software for use in connection with audio, film…
Use claimed since 05/03/2011 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SOFAR SOUNDS"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 38 (telecommunications), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) 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. "SOFAR SOUNDS" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- Sounds of Kumbhasimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (S. B.)
- WHEN IT SOUNDSsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (P. U. S.)
- FIRST SOUNDSsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · K Ganesh
- INSANE SOUNDSsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (K. R.)
- DISTILLED SOUNDS logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- SCHOOL OF SOUNDS logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- tone sounds "sh-sh-sh-sh" and logosimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · Suzuki Motor Corporation
- SOUNDS POLITICAL logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. B. V.)
- LIFE SOUNDS GOOD logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Uniray Life Sciences
- Looks good__sounds good logosimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Proprietor of Mj Suppliers
- sounds logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Vru Marketing 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 SOFAR SOUNDS
Is SOFAR SOUNDS a registered trademark?
SOFAR SOUNDS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 6 September 2021). 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 SOFAR SOUNDS trademark?
As advertised: Sofar Sounds Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to SOFAR SOUNDS?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9: 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.