2 applications named SPOT & PLAY
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6398085SPOT & PLAY | 9Electronics and software | Spot And Play Private Limited | 22 April 2024 | No. 217630 September 2024 | closed30 January 2025 |
| 6398086SPOT & PLAY | 42Software, IT and design services | Spot And Play Private Limited | 22 April 2024 | No. 217630 September 2024 | closed30 January 2025 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 6398085
Downloadable Mobile software, downloadable computer software; computer gaming software, computer software for information capture and information processing, namely managing, scanning, collecting, capturing, extracting, manipulating, sorting, indexing, classifying, transmitting, displaying and transforming images, text and data on a computer, or network of computers for creating reports on business intelligence…
Use claimed since 04/03/2024 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 6398086
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software to create and share statistical and business intelligence reports and charts; software as a service(SAAS); Platforms for gaming as software as a service [SaaS]; computer software consultancy, development and maintenance; design and development of computer hardware and software, Artificial intelligence consultancy; Internet security consultancy.
Use claimed since 04/03/2024 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SPOT & PLAY"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software) 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 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. "SPOT & PLAY" 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
- XENO'S PLAY SPACEsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Infinity Bliss LLP
- Kids Play Space logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Proprietor of Crazy Land Kids Play Space
- PLAY A SPORTsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Sise Technologies Private Limited
- PLAY SALONsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Proprietor of Neeru's Beauty Concepts
- REPLAY SPORTSsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Sunshine Sports India
- Play Swiftsimilar spelling · class 38 (Telecommunications) · Grmane Media Solution Private Limited
- ABS PLAY SCHOOLsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (V. K.)
- SPOT PATCHsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · G And T Cosmeceutical Private Limited
- PLAY SEXYsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- PLAY SCHOOL BOXsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (N. J.)
- Play * Smile logosimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (S. M. P.)
- play sch 00 l logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · S.K. Educations PVT. LTD.
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about SPOT & PLAY
Is SPOT & PLAY a registered trademark?
SPOT & PLAY has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 30 September 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 SPOT & PLAY trademark?
As advertised: Spot And Play Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to SPOT & PLAY?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, 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.