2 applications named Choux'gars
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5900441Choux'gars | 43Food services and accommodation | Proprietor of Sharma Bakery | 19 April 2023 | No. 21259 October 2023 | closed9 February 2024 |
| 5806062Choux'gars | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Proprietor of Sharma Bakery | 13 February 2023 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 43: Food services and accommodation · application 5900441
RESTAURANT SERVICES, SERVING OF TEA, COFFEE, COCOA, CARBONATED DRINKS OR FRUIT JUICE BEVERAGES, PROVIDING FOOD AND DRINK, SERVING FOOD AND DRINKS, TAKE-OUT FOOD AND DRINK SERVICES, PREPARATION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES, SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5806062
CONFECTIONERY, COOKIES, BISCUITS, RUSKS, BISCUIT RUSK, DUTCH RUSK, SNACK FOOD PRODUCTS MADE FROM RUSK FLOUR, BREAD, CAKES, PUFF PASTRY.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Choux'gars"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), 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. "Choux'gars" 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.
Questions about Choux'gars
Is Choux'gars a registered trademark?
Choux'gars has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 9 October 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 Choux'gars trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Sharma Bakery.
Can I register a trademark similar to Choux'gars?
Not for the same or related goods in class 30, class 43: 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.