2 applications named SOFTBAY
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6887201SOFTBAY | 35Advertising, business and retail | Softbay Consulting Private Limited | 3 March 2025 | No. 227127 July 2026 | openuntil 27 November 2026 |
| 6887202SOFTBAY | 42Software, IT and design services | Softbay Consulting Private Limited | 3 March 2025 | No. 227127 July 2026 | openuntil 27 November 2026 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6887201
Business management; Business consultancy and advisory services.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 6887202
Software development, IT services, cloud computing, and technical consulting; Software as a Service (SaaS); IT consultancy, advisory and information services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
Use claimed since 25/12/2021 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SOFTBAY"?
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. "SOFTBAY" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- SOFTBASEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Lavitech Pharma Solution Private Limited
- BOMBAY SOFTWARESsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Edugem Technologies PVT. LTD
- SOFTBATFYsimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Individual applicant (P. S.)
- Softbandsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (Z. H.)
- Smart Softballsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (A. S.)
- SoftBank logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- Softbaby logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (H. B.)
- CALSWAY SOFTsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (R. P. M.)
- Clay Softsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Flychem India Private Limited
- SOFTBURYsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Mentoz Pharmaceuticals PVT. LTD
- SOFTBERRYsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
- Softbondsimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Sarva Foam Industries 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 SOFTBAY
Is SOFTBAY a registered trademark?
SOFTBAY has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 27 July 2026). 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 SOFTBAY trademark?
As advertised: Softbay Consulting Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to SOFTBAY?
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.