1 application named Germ Shield
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4488377Germ Shield | 24Textiles and fabrics | Individual applicant (M. S.) | 17 April 2020 | No. 20258 November 2021 | closed8 March 2022 |
Can I use or register "Germ Shield"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 24 (textiles and fabrics), 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 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 23 (yarns and threads) and class 20 (furniture), 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. "Germ Shield" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- DROOM GERM SHIELDcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Droom Technology Private Limited
- GERM SHIELD FRANCHISEcontains the name · class 40 (Treatment of materials and manufacturing) · Droom Technology Private Limited
- Germshield r@ logocontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Unilever Global Ip Limited
- SHIELD Gems logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · R.S. Synthetic Works
- SHIELD GYM logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (M. B.)
- GEL SHIELD DIFFUSION SYSTEMsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Merck Santé S.A.S.
- HATHI SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Saurashtra Cement Limited
- BLUENEEM SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Blue Neem Medical Devices PVT LTD
- SKYDECOR SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Individual applicant (U. G.)
- V-Shieldsimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Vivo Mobile Communication Co., LTD.
- SHIELD CONNECTsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Shield Healthcare Private Limited
- SUPREME SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Proprietor of Niharika Traders
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Germ Shield
Is Germ Shield a registered trademark?
Germ Shield has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 8 November 2021). 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 Germ Shield trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to Germ Shield?
Not for the same or related goods in class 24: 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.