2 applications named Soft Mania
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6090079Soft Mania | 35Advertising, business and retail | Softmania Technologies Private Limited | 31 August 2023 | No. 213227 November 2023 | closed27 March 2024 |
| 6090080Soft Mania | 42Software, IT and design services | Softmania Technologies Private Limited | 31 August 2023 | No. 213227 November 2023 | closed27 March 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6090079
Wholesale services for software; Retail services for software; Online wholesale store services featuring computer software; Wholesale services in relation to computer software; Retail services in relation to computer software; Providing consumer product advice relating to software; On-line retail store services featuring computer software; Retail and wholesale services for web application and server software…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 6090080
Software consultancy; Software rental; Software design; Software development; Software research; Software design services; Computer software updating; Software rental services; Computer software testing; Computer software debugging; Rental of application software; Development of computer software application solutions; Installation and customization of computer software applications; Providing online…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Soft Mania"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and 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 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 38 (telecommunications), 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 Mania" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- SOFTMANIAsame letters, spaced differently · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (Y. B. P.)
- MANIA SODAsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Proprietor of Hygen Agro
- MANIA SWAD INDIA KAsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (S. G.)
- CRAFT MANIA logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. P.)
- NARS SOFT MATTE logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · [International Registration No. : 1661379]
- MANISH SOFTWAREsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (M. G.)
- Soul Maniasimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (A. G.)
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 Mania
Is Soft Mania a registered trademark?
Soft Mania has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 27 November 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 Soft Mania trademark?
As advertised: Softmania Technologies Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Soft Mania?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35, 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.