1 application named Thinking how
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5677241Thinking how | 16Paper, printing and stationery | Individual applicant (P.) | 10 November 2022 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
Can I use or register "Thinking how"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), 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 41 (education and entertainment), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 9 (electronics and software) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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. "Thinking how" 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
- Thinking logocontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (G. R. K.)
- SIX THINKING HATSsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Edward De Bono LTD
- THINKING HANDSsimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Thinking Hands
- THINKING HEART logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Thinking Heart Productions Private Limited
- Thinking Studiosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Charmit Advisory Services LLP
- Thinking Tonksimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S. M.)
- big picture thinkingsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Sterlite Technologies Limited
- Thinking Wizardssimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (R. B.)
- 6D.Thinkingsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (S. T.)
- ANP ASIAN HIGH THINKINGsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Asian Namkeens
- Equilibrium Thinkingsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (P. V. P.)
- THINKING COOKIEsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (D. P. G.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Thinking how
Is Thinking how a registered trademark?
Thinking how 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 Thinking how trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to Thinking how?
Not for the same or related goods in class 16: 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.