Is Gandiv Trademarked? India, Class 1, 7, 21…

Yes, "Gandiv" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 5 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 10 April 2023 and 26 October 2026, in class 1 (chemicals), class 7 (machines and motors), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), by Varni Agro Engineering, Gandiv Chem Private Limited and 2 individual applicants. Of these, 3 are logos whose text we read as "Gandiv". The opposition window is open until 26 February 2027.

5 applications named Gandiv

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
7484921Gandiv	21Household and kitchenware	Individual applicant (N. M.)	28 January 2026	No. 228426 October 2026	openuntil 26 February 2027
6481236logo mark	7Machines and motors	Varni Agro Engineering	15 June 2024	No. 221714 July 2025	closed14 November 2025
6481237logo mark	35Advertising, business and retail	Varni Agro Engineering	15 June 2024	No. 221714 July 2025	closed14 November 2025
6145855logo mark	1Chemicals	Gandiv Chem Private Limited	12 October 2023	No. 213915 January 2024	closed15 May 2024
5675990GANDIV	41Education and entertainment	Individual applicant (S. S.)	10 November 2022	No. 209910 April 2023	closed10 August 2023

Opposition window open until 26 February 2027. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 21: Household and kitchenware · application 7484921

Household Or Kitchen Utensils And Containers(Not Of Precious Metal Or Coated Therewith); Combs And Sponges; Brushes(Except Paints Brushes); Brush Making Materials; Articles For Cleaning Purposes; Steelwool; Unworked Or Semi-Worked Glass (Except Glass Used In Building); Glassware, Porcelain And Earthenware Not Included In Other Classes Included In Class 21

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 7: Machines and motors · application 6481236

SEED DRILLS FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINES, PLOUGHS, HARROWS, HARVESTING MACHINES, REAPERS AND THRESHERS, THRESHING MACHINES, ROTAVATORS [MACHINES], DIGGERS [MACHINES], CULTIVATORS [MACHINES], ROTARY CULTIVATORS [MACHINES], MOTORIZED CULTIVATORS, SHREDDERS [MACHINES] FOR INDUSTRIAL USE, CHAFF CUTTERS [MACHINES], AGRICULTURAL SEED PLANTING MACHINES, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OTHER THAN HAND-OPERATED, SPRAYING MACHINES…

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6481237

SERVICES RELATED TO SHOWROOM OF WHOLESALER, RETAILER, ONLINE MARKETING, IMPORTER, EXPORTER, DISTRIBUTOR, MARKETING OF SEED DRILLS FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINES, PLOUGHS, HARROWS, HARVESTING MACHINES, REAPERS AND THRESHERS, THRESHING MACHINES, ROTAVATORS [MACHINES], DIGGERS [MACHINES], CULTIVATORS [MACHINES], ROTARY CULTIVATORS [MACHINES], MOTORIZED CULTIVATORS, SHREDDERS [MACHINES] FOR INDUSTRIAL USE, CHAFF CUTTERS…

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 5675990

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Gandiv"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 7 (machines and motors), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 8 (hand tools) and class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), 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. "Gandiv" appears in 5 classes; the other 40 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).

Is Gandiv your brand? Watch it freeWe read every weekly journal issue, logos included, and email you when a similar name is advertised, while you can still oppose it. Ask a Trademark AttorneyThink "Gandiv" is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 26 February 2027. Which class is mine?Describe your business and get the classes to file in, with the traps for your trade.

Similar names in the journal

G ANDIVA logocontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Va Exports
Gandishasimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Piyush Jain,Propritor,Vinita Traders
Gandidore logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Candid Lifestyle
Gandid logosimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (G. G.)
GANDASIsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (S. C. C.)
GANDHIKAsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Dharti Agro Chemicals PVT. LTD.
GANDYAsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (M. D.)
GANDEEVsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Individual applicant (M. Y.)
Gandulsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (A. B. K.)
Gandhaarsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (S. P. W.)
gandbarv logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Gandharv Creation
Gandha logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (S. P. 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 Gandiv

Is Gandiv a registered trademark?

Gandiv has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (5 applications, latest on 26 October 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 Gandiv trademark?

As advertised: Varni Agro Engineering; Gandiv Chem Private Limited; plus 2 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to Gandiv?

Not for the same or related goods in class 1, class 7, class 21, class 35, class 41: 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.

Is Gandiv trademarked in India?