1 application named THE PROJECT DOT
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5506869THE PROJECT DOT | 35Advertising, business and retail | Individual applicant (H. K. D.) | 28 June 2022 | No. 207921 November 2022 | closed21 March 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5506869
PROVIDING ADVERTISING, PROMOTIONS, MARKETING, PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY, PUBLIC RELATIONS, SALES PROMOTIONS FOR OTHERS, ORGANIZATION OF EVENTS FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES, ORGANIZATION OF SHOWS FOR COMMERCIAL OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES, BRAND PROMOTIONS, ADVERTISING OF MOVIES, ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR OTHERS, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MOVIE PROMOTIONS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AND OFFICE FUNCTIONS.
Use claimed since 03/05/2021 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "THE PROJECT DOT"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "THE PROJECT DOT" 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- THE PROJECTDOT logosame letters, spaced differently · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (H. K. D.)
- THE PROJECT logocontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · The Project Embark
- THE PROJECT DAGGERsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. R. B.)
- The Dhi Project logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Dhi Project LLP
- PROJECT DOSTsimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Costructor Scaffolding India Private Limited
- The Dasta Project logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Mini Canteen
- The Wag Projectsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Growel Feeds (P) LTD.
- The Pfaff Projectsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (T. P. P.)
- THE TRAIL PROJECTsimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Individual applicant (S. S. N.)
- THE PRINJA PROJECTsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. K.)
- TPP THE PIZZA PROJECTsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (C. R. S.)
- The Love Projectsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (R. D.)
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 PROJECT DOT
Is THE PROJECT DOT a registered trademark?
THE PROJECT DOT has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 21 November 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 PROJECT DOT trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to THE PROJECT DOT?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35: 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.