1 application named CEF-P
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5470480CEF-P | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Patson Laboratories PVT. LTD. | 1 June 2022 | No. 213915 January 2024 | closed15 May 2024 |
Can I use or register "CEF-P"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural 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. "CEF-P" 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 12 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- ZONECEF PLUScontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- MM CEF PLUScontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Mediformula Pharmaceuticals
- ZD-CEF-Pcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Zener Drug Private Limited
- NUTRICEF PLUScontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Intact Bio Laboratories Private Limited
- MEDICEF PHARMAcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Medicef Pharma
- EASTCEF-PLUScontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (J. A.)
- CEFPUTcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Tapuat Pharma PVT. LTD.
- RAIA- CEFsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Raia Pharma
- DHARMO CEFsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Dharmo Care Labs Private Limited
- CEF Sharpsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Mediking Agencies
- Vet-o-cefsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Vetbest Pharma
- BQ-CEFsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Bluefort Healthcare Private Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about CEF-P
Is CEF-P a registered trademark?
CEF-P has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 15 January 2024). 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 CEF-P trademark?
As advertised: Patson Laboratories PVT. LTD..
Can I register a trademark similar to CEF-P?
Not for the same or related goods in 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.