1 application named The First Years
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5069113The First Years | 28Toys, games and sports | Individual applicant (K. P. A.) | 1 August 2021 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 28: Toys, games and sports · application 5069113
Joysticks for video games, Game controllers in the nature of keyboards specially adapted for playing video games, Game consoles, Gaming keypads, Grips for racquets, Controllers for toys, Controllers for game consoles, Toys, games and playthings including electronic toys, educational toys, soft toys, ride on & scooter toys, dolls, doll rooms, doll houses, indoor games, puzzles, gymnastic, fitness & gym equipment…
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "The First Years"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 28 (toys, games and sports), 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 41 (education and entertainment), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "The First Years" appears in 1 class; the other 44 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
- Dvik the first choicesimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Sangam Enterprises
- THE FIRST QUARTERsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (P. A.)
- THE FIRST LADIESsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Lifestyle & Media Broadcasting Limited
- Be the firstsimilar spelling · class 38 (Telecommunications) · Roadway Solutions (I) Private Limited
- MAKE THE FIRST MOVEsimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · Indian Motorcycle International, Llc
- THE FIRST SHOTsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Bliss Lifesciences LLP
- Brown – The First Casesimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
- Years The Defining Years logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Lighthouse Learning Private Limited
- THE FIRST GRILL logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (S. A.)
- THE FIRST HOUSE logosimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Individual applicant (S. M.)
- The first wealth is health logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Mediclear Well Being Services
- THE FiRST LAYER logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about The First Years
Is The First Years a registered trademark?
The First Years has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 26 June 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 The First Years trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to The First Years?
Not for the same or related goods in class 28: 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.