1 application named BRITISH CLEAN
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5494663BRITISH CLEAN | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | British Clean | 18 June 2022 | No. 207417 October 2022 | closed17 February 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 5494663
Cleaning Liquids and Air Freshener
Use claimed since 09/09/2014 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BRITISH CLEAN"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), 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 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "BRITISH CLEAN" appears in 1 class; the other 44 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- BRISH CLEANsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (K. B. G.)
- BRITISH CLASSIC CEMENTsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Anr Designer Tiles Limited
- British Club logosimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Superior Industries Limited
- BRIT CLEANsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (K. B. G.)
- British Columbia School logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Kushal Kumar Trustee Of Ganga Ram Memorial…
- BRITISH COL logosimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Proprietor of Meet Products
- BRITISH CHANNEL logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. S. K.)
- BRITZ CLEANsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (K. B. G.)
- BEFORE BRITISH RAJsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (G. C.)
- British Linensimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Think Big
- BRITISH LUCKNOWsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (Z. A. A.)
- BRITISH NAVYsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. B.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about BRITISH CLEAN
Is BRITISH CLEAN a registered trademark?
BRITISH CLEAN has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 17 October 2022). 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 BRITISH CLEAN trademark?
As advertised: British Clean.
Can I register a trademark similar to BRITISH CLEAN?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3: 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.