1 application named AFRICO
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7229096AFRICO | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Individual applicant (P. C.) | 10 September 2025 | No. 227417 August 2026 | openuntil 17 December 2026 |
Can I use or register "AFRICO"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural 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. "AFRICO" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- FRICOcontains the name · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- Cafricocontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of The Wild Street
- RARE Africasimilar spelling · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Rare India
- AFRICAN RIDEsimilar spelling · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (S. G.)
- Africa Singlesimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · Individual applicant (S. D.)
- AFRICA MOVILsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S. D.)
- AFRICAN BEASTsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- Africani Aromasimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Chetan & Dipti (C&D) Pharma Private Limited
- AFRICAN TIGERsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Bhumi Pharmaceuticals
- JON AFRICAsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Mahavir Appreals
- AFRICA BORN logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- AFRICANHERBS logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Mahalaxmi Sansthan Ayurveda Private Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about AFRICO
Is AFRICO a registered trademark?
AFRICO has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 17 August 2026). 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 AFRICO trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to AFRICO?
Not for the same or related goods in class 5: 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.