1 application named A.R. AQUA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5466740A.R. AQUA | 32Beverages, non-alcoholic | Proprietor of A.R. Enterprise | 28 May 2022 | No. 21259 October 2023 | closed9 February 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 5466740
PACKAGED DRINKING WATER
Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "A.R. AQUA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), 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 33 (alcoholic beverages), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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. "A.R. AQUA" 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- KESAR AQUAcontains the name · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (R. K.)
- ROAR AQUAcontains the name · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (M. A. I.)
- BMSTAR AQUAcontains the name · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Proprietor of Star Beverages
- CIZAR AQUAcontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (K. C.)
- CLEAR AQUA logocontains the name · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Clear Aqua Technologies Private Limited
- ZILLAR AQUA logocontains the name · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (P. S. K.)
- Star Aqua logocontains the name · class 20 (Furniture) · Allwin Pipes
- Dot Aqua R . 0 logosimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (M. S. S.)
- Aqua Releasesimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Foxtale Consumer Private Limited
- AQUA RED BLISSsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Spectraa Care PVT LTD
- AQUA ROOFsimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Individual applicant (P. M.)
- AQUA ROOT +similar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (P. K.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about A.R. AQUA
Is A.R. AQUA a registered trademark?
A.R. AQUA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 9 October 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 A.R. AQUA trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of A.R. Enterprise.
Can I register a trademark similar to A.R. AQUA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 32: 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.