2 applications named Biofighter
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4879433Biofighter | 1Chemicals | Ajay Biotech (India) Limited | 25 February 2021 | No. 213013 November 2023 | closed13 March 2024 |
| 4825887BIOFIGHTER | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Zenex Animal Health India Private Limited | 19 January 2021 | No. 21204 September 2023 | closed4 January 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 1: Chemicals · application 4879433
Biopesticide for control of agricultural pests, like white grub, termites looper etc.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 4825887
"Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; materials for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparation for destroying vermin The applicant claims all colour combinations..
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Biofighter"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals) and class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning) and class 10 (medical devices), 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. "Biofighter" 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
- FIGHTERcontains the name · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (A. A.)
- SPF Sparkofightersimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Sparkofighter
- TENTOFIGHTERsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Raj Cooling Systems Private Limited
- DEXSOFIGHTERsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Goldenlad Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- BI FIGHTER WASHsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Bhaghirat Industry
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Biofighter
Is Biofighter a registered trademark?
Biofighter has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 13 November 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 Biofighter trademark?
As advertised: Ajay Biotech (India) Limited; Zenex Animal Health India Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Biofighter?
Not for the same or related goods in class 1, class 5: 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.