1 application named THE WOW FACTOR
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5070127THE WOW FACTOR | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Individual applicant (D. T.) | 2 August 2021 | No. 202111 October 2021 | closed11 February 2022 |
Can I use or register "THE WOW FACTOR"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics) and class 14 (jewellery and watches), 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 WOW FACTOR" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- Wow Factoriessimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Individual applicant (K. D. V.)
- THE FACTORY STORE logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (D. S. J.)
- The J Factorsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (P. J.)
- BTX Beyond the x-factorsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (T. B. J.)
- THE K FACTOR PRODUCTIONSsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (K. S. K.)
- The C Factorsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Proprietor of Zero Degree Films
- The X factor of Electronics logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Earthx Technologies Private Limited
- THE X FACTOR logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Campx Edutech Private Limited
- Gret the X-FACTOR logosimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
- The LL Factorsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Lotusline Clothing Private Limited
- THE WINDOW FACTORY logosimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Hifab Aluminium Private Limited
- The key factor for logosimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Manleo Designs 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 THE WOW FACTOR
Is THE WOW FACTOR a registered trademark?
THE WOW FACTOR has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 11 October 2021). 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 WOW FACTOR trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to THE WOW FACTOR?
Not for the same or related goods in class 25: 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.