4 applications named FRANCO
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6195470FRANCO | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Private Limited | 23 November 2023 | No. 22777 September 2026 | openuntil 7 January 2027 |
| 6071728logo mark | 1Chemicals | Home Pride Adhesive Private Limited | 18 August 2023 | No. 22075 May 2025 | closed5 September 2025 |
| 5166955logo mark | 35Advertising, business and retail | Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Private Limited. | 9 October 2021 | No. 214419 February 2024 | closed19 June 2024 |
| 6195471FRANCO | 35Advertising, business and retail | Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Private Limited | 23 November 2023 | No. 213518 December 2023 | closed18 April 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 6195470
PHARMACEUTICALS, MEDICINAL, SANITARY PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES; DIETETIC SUBSTANCES ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL USE, AYURVEDIC AND VETERINARY BEING GOODS INCLUDED IN CLASS 05.
Use claimed since 01/05/1959 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 1: Chemicals · application 6071728
ADHESIVES FOR USE IN INDUSTRY; PUTTIES AND OTHER PASTE FILLERS, WALL & FLOOR TILE ADHESIVE, TILE ADHESIVE, GLASS /MOSAIC TILE ADHESIVE.
Use claimed since 27/11/2021 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5166955
ADVERTISING, MARKETING, SALES AND SALES PROMOTION, RETAILING, WHOLE-SELLING, DISTRIBUTING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE FUNCTIONS, IMPORTING, EXPORTING AND ONLINE TRADING OF MEDICINAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS BEING SERVICES INCLUDED IN CLASS 35.
Use claimed since 01/05/1959 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6195471
ADVERTISING, MARKETING, SALES, SALES PROMOTION, RETAILING, WHOLE-SELLING, DISTRIBUTING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE FUNCTIONS, IMPORTING, EXPORTING AND ONLINE TRADING OF MEDICINAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS BEING SERVICES INCLUDED IN CLASS 35.
Use claimed since 01/05/1959 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "FRANCO"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health) and 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), 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. "FRANCO" 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 6 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- BLACK FRANCOLINcontains the name · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Individual applicant (P. D. K.)
- FRANCO PARIScontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (N. A.)
- FRANCO-INDIAN PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED.contains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Private Limited.
- FRANCOSPAScontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Emami Frank Ross Limited
- Francolincontains the name · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Proprietor of Mohit Foods
- Francoleasecontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (R. R.)
- FRANCO-INDIAN REMEDIES PRIVATE LIMITED.contains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Franco-Indian Remedies Private Limited.
- M.L.F. FRANCOcontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Proprietor of Mahalaxmi Fast Food
- GIANFRANCO logocontains the name · class 99 () · Gianfranco Ferre S.P.A Dmcc
- francoat logocontains the name · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Indigo Paints Limited
- FRANCOM logocontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Francom Ventures (OPC) Private Limited
- Franco Martin Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. logocontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Franco Martin Life Sciences 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 FRANCO
Is FRANCO a registered trademark?
FRANCO has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (4 applications, latest on 7 September 2026). 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 FRANCO trademark?
As advertised: Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Private Limited; Home Pride Adhesive Private Limited; Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Private Limited..
Can I register a trademark similar to FRANCO?
Not for the same or related goods in class 1, class 5, 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.