2 applications named AVA VELA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5606711AVA VELA | 4Fuels, oils and candles | Individual applicant (N. P.) | 13 September 2022 | No. 22037 April 2025 | closed7 August 2025 |
| 5606712AVA VELA | 35Advertising, business and retail | Individual applicant (N. P.) | 13 September 2022 | No. 20946 March 2023 | closed6 July 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 4: Fuels, oils and candles · application 5606711
Candles; Scented candles; Aromatherapy fragrance candles
Use claimed since 26/10/2020 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5606712
online retail services relating to candles
Use claimed since 26/10/2020 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "AVA VELA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 4 (fuels, oils and candles) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 1 (chemicals), class 37 (construction, installation and repair), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "AVA VELA" 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. We already see 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- VELAVA logosimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Individual applicant (S. R.)
- D 28 VELAsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Medicality Chemicals Private Limited
- NAVA VELsimilar spelling · class 8 (Hand tools) · Individual applicant (A. S.)
- Sri Vela logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (S. B.)
- Vela Damore logosimilar spelling · class 4 (Fuels, oils and candles) · Proprietor of Vela D'amore Candles
- VELA VAN logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Velavan Furnitures
- Vela logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (M. R. 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 AVA VELA
Is AVA VELA a registered trademark?
AVA VELA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 7 April 2025). 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 AVA VELA trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to AVA VELA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 4, class 35: 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.