1 application named Forest SIO
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5169291Forest SIO | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Forest Fragrance | 11 October 2021 | No. 20258 November 2021 | closed8 March 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 5169291
Incense Sticks, Dhoop, Hawan Samagiri and Potpurri
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Forest SIO"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "Forest SIO" 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 4 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- FOREST SMUDGEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Forest Fragrance
- FOREST SUTRAsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Forest Fragrance
- FOREST SWIRLsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Planetous Green Solutions LLP
- SKIN - 20 FOREST SKIN SCIENCESsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. B.)
- FOREST SECRETSsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Amore Health Essentials Private Limited.
- FOREST'$ SUPERFOOD logosimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (A. B.)
- Angel's Forestsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S.)
- OAK'S FORESTsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- FOREST MOHEYsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Forest Fragrance
- SEED TO FORESTsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Ekstep Foundation
- Forest Nectarsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (S. C. S.)
- MISTY FORESTsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (J. J.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Forest SIO
Is Forest SIO a registered trademark?
Forest SIO has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 8 November 2021). 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 Forest SIO trademark?
As advertised: Forest Fragrance.
Can I register a trademark similar to Forest SIO?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3: 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.