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Is CFA trademarked in India?

4 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 1, 31, 40, 42 · latest 2 November 2026

Yes, "CFA" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 4 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 8 January 2024 and 2 November 2026, in class 1 (chemicals), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 40 (treatment of materials and manufacturing) and class 42 (software, it and design services), by Chain Foundation Of Agra and 2 individual applicants. Of these, 2 are logos whose text we read as "CFA". The opposition window is open until 17 December 2026 for the earliest of 2 applications still open.

4 applications named CFA

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
7011847CFA 40Treatment of materials and manufacturing Chain Foundation Of Agra 16 May 2025 No. 22852 November 2026 openuntil 2 March 2027
7011998CFA 42Software, IT and design services Chain Foundation Of Agra 16 May 2025 No. 227417 August 2026 openuntil 17 December 2026
5678766logo mark 31Fresh produce and agriculture Individual applicant (B. L. M.) 11 November 2022 No. 220124 March 2025 closed24 July 2025
4877944logo mark 1Chemicals Individual applicant (M. A. M.) 24 February 2021 No. 21388 January 2024 closed8 May 2024
Opposition window open until 17 December 2026. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 40: Treatment of materials and manufacturing · application 7011847

Treatment and Transformation of Jewellery and Ornaments Made from Silver, Gold, Precious Metals, Non-Precious Metals, Alloys, and Imitation Materials; Cleaning, Polishing, Plating, Repair; Customization, Silversmithing, Goldsmithing, Coating of Gold, Silver, and Imitation Jewellery; Treatment and Enhancement of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones; Restoration and modification of Bullion Coins and Ornaments as…

Use claimed since 02/10/2020 · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 7011998

Scientific and Technological Services, including Research and Design relating to Jewellery; Designing of Jewellery and Jewellery Design Services; Quality Control and Authentication Services for Jewellery; Design and Development of Computer Software relating to Jewellery made of Precious and Non-Precious metals as included under Class - 42.

Use claimed since 01/09/2021 · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 31: Fresh produce and agriculture · application 5678766

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN CLASS 31

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 1: Chemicals · application 4877944

Chemical used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesive used in industry subject to the mark should be use as represented as a whole.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "CFA"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 40 (treatment of materials and manufacturing) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) 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. "CFA" appears in 4 classes; the other 41 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).

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Similar names in the journal

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Questions about CFA

Is CFA a registered trademark?

CFA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (4 applications, latest on 2 November 2026). 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 CFA trademark?

As advertised: Chain Foundation Of Agra; plus 2 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to CFA?

Not for the same or related goods in class 1, class 31, class 40, class 42: 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.

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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.

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