3 applications named CIPHERO
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5920991CIPHERO | 9Electronics and software | Cipla LTD. | 3 May 2023 | No. 217126 August 2024 | closed26 December 2024 |
| 5921016CIPHERO | 10Medical devices | Cipla LTD. | 3 May 2023 | No. 21259 October 2023 | closed9 February 2024 |
| 5921026CIPHERO | 42Software, IT and design services | Cipla LTD. | 3 May 2023 | No. 21259 October 2023 | closed9 February 2024 |
Can I use or register "CIPHERO"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), class 10 (medical devices) 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 38 (telecommunications), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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. "CIPHERO" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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 4 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- CIPHER Oncologycontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Cipher Oncology Private Limited
- CIPHERcontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (Y. S. S.)
- CIPHER PLUSsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Mikusu India Private Limited.
- Cipher Shastrasimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (T. R.)
- CIPHER CRAFTsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Cipher Craft Private Limited
- Cipherelevensimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (P. N. P.)
- CIPHERICSsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Cipherics Private Limited
- Caesar Cipher logosimilar spelling · class 38 (Telecommunications) · Luna Studio LLP
- ciphershield logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (M. R. S.)
- CIPHERPAY logosimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Ciphersquare Payment Solutions 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 CIPHERO
Is CIPHERO a registered trademark?
CIPHERO has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 26 August 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 CIPHERO trademark?
As advertised: Cipla LTD..
Can I register a trademark similar to CIPHERO?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, class 10, 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.
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.