1 application named EFFERENT
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5545915EFFERENT | 35Advertising, business and retail | Proprietor of Poornima Future International | 26 July 2022 | No. 209513 March 2023 | closed13 July 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5545915
Services of enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods provided by retail stores, digital marketing, advertising for Clothing, readymade garments, apparels for Men and Women, belts and shoes
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "EFFERENT"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 9 (electronics and software), class 42 (software, it and design services), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), 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. "EFFERENT" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- THINK DEFFERENT logocontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (S. C.)
- DIFFERENT RULESsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (P. U. S.)
- AS DIFFERENT AS YOUsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Sky International LLP
- Different Breedsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. G.)
- DIFFERENTsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (B. S. T.)
- Be Different Boldsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Marivax LLP
- Be Differentsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Individual applicant (N. G.)
- HOLD DIFFERENT logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (B. J. R.)
- GoDifferent logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (M. K. P.)
- Think Different logosimilar spelling · class 22 (Ropes, nets and tents) · Individual applicant (P. J. P.)
- DIFFERENT LEAGUE logosimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Siyaram Silk Mills LTD
- Made Different logosimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Proprietor of Prince Trading Co
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about EFFERENT
Is EFFERENT a registered trademark?
EFFERENT has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 13 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 EFFERENT trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Poornima Future International.
Can I register a trademark similar to EFFERENT?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35: 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.