1 application named DRAINCO
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5269434DRAINCO | 6Metal goods | Proprietor of Anfa Incorporation | 1 January 2022 | No. 204128 February 2022 | closed28 June 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 6: Metal goods · application 5269434
DRAINAGE PIPES, PLATES, COURSES, PROFILES, CHANNELS OF METAL AND METAL DRAINAGE PRODUCTS
Use claimed since 27/05/2021 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "DRAINCO"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 6 (metal goods), 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 19 (building materials), class 20 (furniture), class 7 (machines and motors) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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. "DRAINCO" 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- RAINCOcontains the name · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Proprietor of Bhero Electricals
- Draincov logocontains the name · class 19 (Building materials) · Aquaplast Infracon Private Limited
- DRAIN logocontains the name · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (P. R.)
- {aINCO logocontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of Jain Scientific Suppliers
- ARCO DRAIN logosimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Individual applicant (S. A. M.)
- DRAINVACsimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Drainvac International 2006 INC
- DRAINSMARTsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Siphonic Innovations LLP
- DRAINIUMsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Regent Bathz PVT. LTD.
- G-DRAINsimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Goldmedal Electricals PVT. LTD.
- DRAIN ONsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Prime Sales & Marketing
- DRAIN FLOWsimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Individual applicant (V. S.)
- Drainsolsimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Proprietor of "Laxmi Metal Craft"
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about DRAINCO
Is DRAINCO a registered trademark?
DRAINCO has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 28 February 2022). 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 DRAINCO trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Anfa Incorporation.
Can I register a trademark similar to DRAINCO?
Not for the same or related goods in class 6: 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.