2 applications named BACTASERVE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5394242BACTASERVE | 1Chemicals | Individual applicant (R. K. S.) | 2 April 2022 | No. 208823 January 2023 | closed23 May 2023 |
| 5394243BACTASERVE | 35Advertising, business and retail | Individual applicant (R. K. S.) | 2 April 2022 | No. 205613 June 2022 | closed13 October 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 1: Chemicals · application 5394242
Bacteria for wastewater treatment; Bacterial cultures for wastewater treatment.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5394243
Advertising, Distribution, Wholesale And Retail Services, Import export, E-Commerce in respect of and in relation to Bacteria for wastewater treatment; Bacterial cultures for wastewater treatment.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BACTASERVE"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals) 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), 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. "BACTASERVE" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- BacbaServe logosimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Amalgam Engineering
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about BACTASERVE
Is BACTASERVE a registered trademark?
BACTASERVE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 23 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 BACTASERVE trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to BACTASERVE?
Not for the same or related goods in class 1, 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.