2 applications named FRENCHBUG
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5485338FRENCHBUG | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Proprietor of Durga Enterprises | 11 June 2022 | No. 207310 October 2022 | closed10 February 2023 |
| 5485339FRENCHBUG | 35Advertising, business and retail | Proprietor of Durga Enterprises | 11 June 2022 | No. 207310 October 2022 | closed10 February 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 5485338
CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, SHOES, BOOTS, SLIPPERS, CHAPPALS, SANDALS, HOSIERY GOODS, READYMADE GARMENTS.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5485339
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, SHOES, BOOTS, SLIPPERS, CHAPPALS, SANDALS, HOSIERY GOODS, READYMADE GARMENTS.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "FRENCHBUG"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear) 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 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics), class 14 (jewellery and watches) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "FRENCHBUG" appears in 2 classes; the other 43 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
- FRENCHBURG logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (D. S.)
- FRENCHBREEDsimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Mankind Pharma Limited
- The French Doorsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Ynot Company
- SOL Frenchsimilar spelling · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Kr Paper India Private Limited
- HONESTLY FRENCHsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Spectraa Care PVT LTD
- Crax French Friessimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Dfm Foods LTD.
- RAY-FRENCHsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Dna Ventures Private Limited
- FRENCH INCENSEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Spectraa Care PVT LTD
- Frenchwaresimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Everlong Brands Private Limited
- VURV LA FRENCHsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (T. S.)
- FRENCH SALUTEsimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Akshay Subhash Patil
- FRENCHIPsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (B. V.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about FRENCHBUG
Is FRENCHBUG a registered trademark?
FRENCHBUG has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 10 October 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 FRENCHBUG trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Durga Enterprises.
Can I register a trademark similar to FRENCHBUG?
Not for the same or related goods in class 25, 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.