Is Theory trademarked in India?

27 applications named Theory

Goods and services claimed

Can I use or register "Theory"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 20 (furniture), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 33 (alcoholic beverages), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 37 (construction, installation and repair), class 41 (education and entertainment), class 42 (software, it and design services) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) and class 7 (machines and motors), 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. "Theory" appears in 13 classes; the other 32 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 8 similar names in the same classes (below).

Similar names in the journal

• THE ORYZAcontains the name · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Origen Realty World Private Limited
• Theory of Glowcontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Rpma Cosmetic Creators Private Limited
• The Pastel Theorycontains the name · class 19 (Building materials) · Ayra Decor
• Theory of gcontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Rpma Cosmetic Creators Private Limited
• MT MIRROR THEORY SALONcontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (N. A.)
• THE BOTANICAL THEORYcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Paul Penders Botanicals India Private Limited
• PAPER THEORYcontains the name · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Bhaskar Binding Works 1946
• Game Theorycontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (S. R. R.)
• Salt Theorycontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Asr Market Ventures Private Limited
• FLUX THEORYcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Nine Consumer Brands Private Limited
• bleutheorycontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Bleu Theory
• PIJJA BY KARI THEORYcontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Grt Hotels And Resorts Private Limited

Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.

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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.