1 application named The Knowledge Refinery
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5309605The Knowledge Refinery | 42Software, IT and design services | Individual applicant (R. S.) | 2 February 2022 | No. 206912 September 2022 | closed12 January 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5309605
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis and industrial research services; Design and development of computer hardware and software
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "The Knowledge Refinery"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 38 (telecommunications) 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. "The Knowledge Refinery" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- THE KNOWLEDGE HABITATsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Hdfc Education And Development Services PVT. LTD.
- The Knowledge Academysimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · The Knowledge Academy Limited
- The Knowledge Academy UKsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · The Knowledge Academy Limited
- The Knowledge Academy United Kingdomsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · The Knowledge Academy Limited
- The Knowledge Academy of the UKsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · The Knowledge Academy Limited
- The Knowledge Musing logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Kshama Rajgor
- Knowledge Redefined logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Secq Global 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 The Knowledge Refinery
Is The Knowledge Refinery a registered trademark?
The Knowledge Refinery has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 12 September 2022). 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 Knowledge Refinery trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to The Knowledge Refinery?
Not for the same or related goods in 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.