1 application named SOFT BALANCE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5868594SOFT BALANCE | 31Fresh produce and agriculture | Dogone Co., LTD | 28 March 2023 | No. 213915 January 2024 | closed15 May 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 31: Fresh produce and agriculture · application 5868594
Animal foodstuffs; fermented foodstuff for animal; chewing gum for pets; pet treats; snacks for pets; litter for domestic animals; pet food; aromatic sand [litter] for pets; pet feed; pet treats, edible; canned foodstuffs for cats; canned foodstuffs for dogs; fodder; feed for animal consumption; formula animal feed for dogs.
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SOFT BALANCE"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), 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 1 (chemicals), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), 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. "SOFT BALANCE" 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).
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Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about SOFT BALANCE
Is SOFT BALANCE a registered trademark?
SOFT BALANCE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 15 January 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 SOFT BALANCE trademark?
As advertised: Dogone Co., LTD.
Can I register a trademark similar to SOFT BALANCE?
Not for the same or related goods in class 31: 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.