2 applications named TechNow
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5429719TechNow | 42Software, IT and design services | Optimizing Resources Private Limited | 29 April 2022 | No. 209220 February 2023 | closed20 June 2023 |
| 4525699TechNow | 35Advertising, business and retail | Optimizing Resources Private Limited | 9 June 2020 | No. 202829 November 2021 | closed29 March 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5429719
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; Quality control and authentication services; Design and development of computer hardware and software
Use claimed since 26/07/2019 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 4525699
Business advisory services in the field of transportation logistics, Office equipment rental, Provision and rental of outdoor advertising space.
Use claimed since 26/10/2019 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "TechNow"?
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. "TechNow" 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 6 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- WE KNOW TECHNOLOGY logosame letters, spaced differently · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Itbizone Technologies Private Limited
- TECHNOWALKcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Euphoric Innovations Private Limited
- TECHNOcontains the name · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Av Buildchem PVT. LTD
- TECHNO WARDANcontains the name · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Individual applicant (D. K. S.)
- Technoworld logocontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (D. K.)
- TECHNOWARE logocontains the name · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Dealsland Retails Private Limited
- TECHNOWING logocontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Koronis Technowing LLP
- TECHN< logocontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Techno Infonet Gujarat Private Limited
- TECHNOWAYS SOLUTION logocontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (J. M. G.)
- AdenoGrow Technologysimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Onesto Labs Private Limited
- COCO BLOW TECHNOLOGYsimilar spelling · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Individual applicant (S. P.)
- Stack & Flow Technology logosimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · [International Registration No. : 1627986]
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about TechNow
Is TechNow a registered trademark?
TechNow has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 20 February 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 TechNow trademark?
As advertised: Optimizing Resources Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to TechNow?
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.