1 application named ArchFlex
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5533582ArchFlex | 17Rubber and insulating materials | Individual applicant (K. B. B.) | 18 July 2022 | No. 208930 January 2023 | closed30 May 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 17: Rubber and insulating materials · application 5533582
Rubber, gutta percha, gum, asbestos , mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal included in this class only.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "ArchFlex"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 17 (rubber and insulating materials), 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 19 (building materials), class 12 (vehicles), class 6 (metal goods) and class 1 (chemicals), 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. "ArchFlex" 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
- ARCH FLEXsame letters, spaced differently · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Innovative Lifestyle Technologyprivate Limited
- ARCHFENsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Archegos Ventures Private Limited
- TECHFLEXsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Techflex, INC.
- RICHFLEXsimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Trustin Foams
- ArchFit logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Skechers U.S.A., INC. Ii
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about ArchFlex
Is ArchFlex a registered trademark?
ArchFlex has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 30 January 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 ArchFlex trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to ArchFlex?
Not for the same or related goods in class 17: 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.