3 applications named Dr. GUARD
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4500600Dr. GUARD | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Individual applicant (S. S. S.) | 13 May 2020 | No. 209727 March 2023 | closed27 July 2023 |
| 5265456Dr. GUARD | 21Household and kitchenware | Individual applicant (S. S. S.) | 29 December 2021 | No. 204021 February 2022 | closed21 June 2022 |
| 4500599Dr. GUARD | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Individual applicant (S. S. S.) | 13 May 2020 | No. 20241 November 2021 | closed1 March 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 21: Household and kitchenware · application 5265456
Abrasive pads for kitchen purposes, Abrasive sponges for scrubbing the skin, dustbins, Bottle openers, Bottles, Refrigerating Bottles, Brooms, Brushes for footwear, Buckets, Crockery, Crystal, Cups, not of precious metal, Cups of paper or plastic, Dishes for soap, Dishes, not of precious metal, Soap Dispensers, Metal boxes for Dispensing paper towels, Drinking flasks for travellers, Drinking glasses, Drinking…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Dr. GUARD"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health) and class 21 (household and kitchenware), 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 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 10 (medical devices) and class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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. "Dr. GUARD" 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- GUARDcontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (J. D.)
- TRI GUARDsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Proprietor of Jai Engineers
- Seal Guardsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Srf Limited
- GI GUARDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (R. B.)
- DIGI GUARDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (H. K.)
- Point Guardsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (P. A.)
- MURO GUARD PLUSsimilar spelling · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Individual applicant (M. K. P.)
- SALVI-GUARDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Salvi Chemical Industries LTD.
- MAXIM GUARDsimilar spelling · class 4 (Fuels, oils and candles) · Individual applicant (K. G.)
- Coast Guardsimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Mac Spirits India PVT. LTD.
- Sejal's Oni Guardsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (S. B. A.)
- METAL-GUARDsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Daubert Cromwell, Llc
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Dr. GUARD
Is Dr. GUARD a registered trademark?
Dr. GUARD has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 27 March 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 Dr. GUARD trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to Dr. GUARD?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3, class 5, class 21: 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.