2 applications named Argh Decor
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5839647Argh Decor | 16Paper, printing and stationery | Proprietor of Argh Decor | 8 March 2023 | No. 21242 October 2023 | closed2 February 2024 |
| 5839648Argh Decor | 28Toys, games and sports | Proprietor of Argh Decor | 8 March 2023 | No. 21242 October 2023 | closed2 February 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 5839647
Paper banners; Party decorations of paper
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 28: Toys, games and sports · application 5839648
Balloons
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Argh Decor"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and class 28 (toys, games and sports), 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 41 (education and entertainment), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 9 (electronics and software) and class 42 (software, it and design 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. "Argh Decor" appears in 2 classes; the other 43 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
- Effervescent Decor Art logosimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Proprietor of The Universal Decor India
- DECOR ALLEYsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. T.)
- DECOR AVENUEsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
- decor and beyond logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Think! Decor And Beyond
- Decor and More logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Har Shri Ram Arts LLP
- DECOR ACCENTS logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (M. M.)
- Square-Moon Art Decor'ssimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Individual applicant (M. M.)
- Art & Decor logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of S K Global Enterprises
- df ART DECOR logosimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Proprietor of Baanmata International
- ARKA DECOR logosimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Proprietor of Arka Overseas
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Argh Decor
Is Argh Decor a registered trademark?
Argh Decor has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 2 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 Argh Decor trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Argh Decor.
Can I register a trademark similar to Argh Decor?
Not for the same or related goods in class 16, class 28: 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.