3 applications named Southern Lights
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5621427Southern Lights | 35Advertising, business and retail | Tvf Motion Pictures Private Limited | 23 September 2022 | No. 215613 May 2024 | closed13 September 2024 |
| 5654249Southern Lights | 38Telecommunications | Tvf Motion Pictures Private Limited | 19 October 2022 | No. 215429 April 2024 | closed29 August 2024 |
| 5621428Southern Lights | 41Education and entertainment | Tvf Motion Pictures Private Limited | 23 September 2022 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5621427
Advertising; Sponsorship advertising; Marketing; Arranging and conducting beauty show exhibitions; Arranging exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; Organization of advertising events; Arranging and conducting of promotional events; Promotional sponsorship of social entertainment events; Film directing of advertising films; Publicity film production ; Advertising film production; Business management of…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 38: Telecommunications · application 5654249
Audio broadcasting, Internet broadcasting services, Digital audio broadcasting, Video broadcasting, Telecommunication, Telecommunication services, Interactive telecommunication services, Radio telecommunication, Digital network telecommunication services, Internet based telecommunication services, Delivery of digital music by telecommunications, Music broadcasting, Providing access to digital music websites on the…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 5621428
Film editing; Film production; Film distribution; Photographic film editing; Cinematographic film editing; Television film production; Film mastering services; Film studio services; Film production services; Film direction, other than advertising films; Film directing, other than advertising films; Film production, other than advertising films; Presentation of films; Motion picture projector rental; Motion picture…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Southern Lights"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 38 (telecommunications) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), 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. "Southern Lights" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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
- Northern Lightssimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (S. V. K.)
- Southern Leopardesssimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Konnexions League Private Limited
- SOUTHERN CIRCLESsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (J. P. T.)
- SOUTHERN SPECHEMsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Southern Spechem LLP.
- Southern Storiessimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (M. J. B.)
- SOUTHERN BLENDsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Sardarjibakhsh PVT. LTD
- SOUTHERN SOULSsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Proprietor of - Southern Souls Café
- SOUTHERN STARsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Fti Holdings (Pty) LTD.
- SOUTHERN AGRI SCIENCESsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Southern Agri Sciences
- THE SOUTHERN IMPRINT logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- Southern Craft Radio logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · [International Registration No. : 1563322]
- Southern comfort logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Sevensalt Hospitality 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 Southern Lights
Is Southern Lights a registered trademark?
Southern Lights has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 13 May 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 Southern Lights trademark?
As advertised: Tvf Motion Pictures Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Southern Lights?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35, class 38, class 41: 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.