1 application named VOCAL LOCAL
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4554727VOCAL LOCAL | 9Electronics and software | Individual applicant (N. A.) | 3 July 2020 | No. 20387 February 2022 | closed7 June 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 4554727
SCIENTIFIC, RESEARCH, NAVIGATION, SURVEYING, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, AUDIOVISUAL, OPTICAL, WEIGHING, MEASURING, SIGNALLING, DETECTING, TESTING, INSPECTING, LIFE-SAVING AND TEACHING APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS; APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR CONDUCTING, SWITCHING, TRANSFORMING, ACCUMULATING, REGULATING OR CONTROLLING THE DISTRIBUTION OR USE OF ELECTRICITY; APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR RECORDING, TRANSMITTING…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "VOCAL LOCAL"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 38 (telecommunications), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) 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. "VOCAL LOCAL" 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
- LOCAL VOCALsame letters, spaced differently · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Barber Syndicate
- LOCAL VYAPAR HUB logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Kbk Software Solutions (OPC) Private Limited
- LOCAL IN VOCALsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Barber Syndicate
- LOCAL TE VOCAL logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (G. B.)
- Sanvardhan Vocal for Localsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Rampur Krishak Farmer Producer Company Limited
- LOCAL HAI VOCALsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Barber Syndicate
- Vocal For Local logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Dey’s Spice & Food Products
- LOCAL FOR VOCAL logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Cresdat India (OPC) Private Limited
- Local Garagewalasimilar spelling · class 4 (Fuels, oils and candles) · Individual applicant (A. D.)
- Vocal Netrasimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Spinify Technology LLP
- THE LOCAL TABELsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (N. A. B.)
- FULLTIME LOCALsimilar spelling · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · S. Z. Trading & Impex 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 VOCAL LOCAL
Is VOCAL LOCAL a registered trademark?
VOCAL LOCAL has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 7 February 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 VOCAL LOCAL trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to VOCAL LOCAL?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9: 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.