3 applications named WATCH ‘N PLAY
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4037745WATCH ‘N PLAY | 38Telecommunications | Star India Private Limited | 26 December 2018 | No. 217019 August 2024 | closed19 December 2024 |
| 4037746WATCH ‘N PLAY | 41Education and entertainment | Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited | 26 December 2018 | No. 202829 November 2021 | closed29 March 2022 |
| 4037747WATCH ‘N PLAY | 42Software, IT and design services | Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited | 26 December 2018 | No. 201713 September 2021 | closed13 January 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 38: Telecommunications · application 4037745
Audio, video and multimedia broadcasting via the Internet and other communications networks; webcasting services namely providing video on demand and live audio visual content; providing forums for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users in the field of general interest via the Internet and for users to post, search, watch, share, critique, rate, and comment on, videos and other…
Use claimed since 26/03/2018 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 4037746
Entertainment services featuring videos, audio, images, text, user-generated content via the Internet; provision of information via blogs featuring information in the field of general entertainment and related information; digital video, audio entertainment publishing services; online digital publishing services; entertainment services, namely, conducting contests; game services provided online from a computer…
Use claimed since 26/03/2018 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 4037747
Design and development of computer hardware and computer software; design and development of webpages; design and development of mobile applications and mobile application software
Use claimed since 26/03/2018 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "WATCH ‘N PLAY"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 38 (telecommunications), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), 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. "WATCH ‘N PLAY" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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
- EAT DRINK PLAY WATCHsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Dave & Buster's I, L.P.
- learn: watch: play: logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Mind Sports League Private Limited
- WATCH N SHOPsimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Individual applicant (M.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about WATCH ‘N PLAY
Is WATCH ‘N PLAY a registered trademark?
WATCH ‘N PLAY has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 19 August 2024). 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 WATCH ‘N PLAY trademark?
As advertised: Star India Private Limited; Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to WATCH ‘N PLAY?
Not for the same or related goods in class 38, class 41, class 42: 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.