1 application named GAFREE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6327403GAFREE | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Individual applicant (M. S.) | 29 February 2024 | No. 21631 July 2024 | closed1 November 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 6327403
Ointments for veterinary purposes , Topical analgesic spray for animals, Powdered nutritional supplements, Medicated talcum powder, Food supplements in liquid form, Anthelmintics , Digestives for pharmaceutical purposes, Detergents for veterinary purposes, Antibiotics for veterinary purposes , Medicinal preparations for the mouth in the form of drops, capsules, tablets or compressed tablets.
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "GAFREE"?
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. "GAFREE" 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 7 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- PREGAFREEcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (K. A.)
- AFree logocontains the name · class 99 () · [International Registration No. : 1793220]
- zempafreesimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cresha Lifesciences
- Musafreesimilar spelling · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Oohuru Ventures (OPC) Private Limited
- PETAFREEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Nikkon Lifescience Private Limited
- SHREE GAJsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Raj Udyog
- ORAFREEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Med Manor Organics PVT. LTD
- SUCRAFREEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (J. T. N.)
- Aquafreesimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Pristine Pearl Pharma Private Limited
- WHEAFREEsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Chierz Foods And Beverages Private Limited
- KAFREEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Ultra Biolabs PVT Limited
- GAFRIZOLsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Strides Pharma Science 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 GAFREE
Is GAFREE a registered trademark?
GAFREE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 1 July 2024). 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 GAFREE trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to GAFREE?
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.