1 application named G ALFA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5833012G ALFA | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Individual applicant (Y. D.) | 3 March 2023 | No. 212111 September 2023 | closed11 January 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 5833012
Pharmaceuticals; Pharmaceutical substances and preparations; Medicines in the form of tablets; Pharmaceutical drugs; Drugs for medical purposes; Medicines; Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; Veterinary preparation; Medicated body moisturizers; Lotions for pharmaceutical purposes; Syrups for pharmaceutical purposes; Syrups being medicines; Pre-filled syringes for medical use; Dietary supplements…
Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "G ALFA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), 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. "G ALFA" 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
- HERBAMED ALFA – Gsame letters, spaced differently · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (R. M.)
- ALFA GOLDsimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Individual applicant (R. G. M.)
- JBM-ALFAsimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Proprietor of Balaji Trading Company
- ALFA DIAMONDsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Individual applicant (C. Y. B.)
- Alfa Beatsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Align Connect Private Limited
- Alfa Centurysimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Kapil Engineering Company
- ALFA-ABXsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Healthbridge Lifescience PVT. LTD.
- alfa-suresimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (N. T.)
- UC ALFAsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Atrol Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- Alfa Oswalsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. A.)
- MECO ALFA D3similar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Future Nexgen Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- AV ALFAsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (U. K. M.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about G ALFA
Is G ALFA a registered trademark?
G ALFA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 11 September 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 G ALFA trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to G ALFA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 5: 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.