2 applications named BACKWATER RESOURCES
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4874102BACKWATER RESOURCES | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Backwater Capital Advisors LLP | 22 February 2021 | No. 223624 November 2025 | closed24 March 2026 |
| 4874101BACKWATER RESOURCES | 29Meat, dairy and processed food | Backwater Capital Advisors LLP | 22 February 2021 | No. 211424 July 2023 | closed24 November 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 4874102
Coffee, tea, cocoa ; rice; tapioca , flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices REGISTRATION OF THIS TRADE MARK SHALL GIVE NO RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE TERMS SEPARATELY AND MARK SHALL BE USED AS WHOLE..
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 4874101
Meat, fish, meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; Pickles, jellies, jams, eggs; milk and milk products; edible oils
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BACKWATER RESOURCES"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) and class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 43 (food services and accommodation), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), 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. "BACKWATER RESOURCES" 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
- JUNGLE OASIS BACKWATER RESORTsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (D. K. M.)
- M.K.S WATER RESOURCESsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (M. K.)
- EAST COAST PAPER RESOURCESsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (K. B.)
- Kepler Resourcessimilar spelling · class 40 (Treatment of materials and manufacturing) · Kepler Resources Private Limited
- Manpower & Resources logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of S.M.Enterprises
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about BACKWATER RESOURCES
Is BACKWATER RESOURCES a registered trademark?
BACKWATER RESOURCES has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 24 November 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 BACKWATER RESOURCES trademark?
As advertised: Backwater Capital Advisors LLP.
Can I register a trademark similar to BACKWATER RESOURCES?
Not for the same or related goods in class 29, class 30: 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.