2 applications named Germ Terminator
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4715332Germ Terminator | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Msil) | 23 October 2020 | No. 214419 February 2024 | closed19 June 2024 |
| 4715326Germ Terminator | 35Advertising, business and retail | Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Msil) | 23 October 2020 | No. 214312 February 2024 | closed12 June 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 4715332
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumery, essential oils; Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations.
Use claimed since 22/09/2020 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 4715326
Advertising, Business Management, Business Administration, Office Functions in relation to the sales of automobiles.
Use claimed since 22/09/2020 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Germ Terminator"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning) 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) 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. "Germ Terminator" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- TERMINATORcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Yograj Healthcare India Private Limited
- LICE & NITS TERMINATORsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Gufic Biosciences LTD.
- TERMINATOR 505similar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Hpm Chemicals & Fertilizers LTD.
- GERMINATORsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Individual applicant (G. R. R.)
- DESI TERMINATORsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- SABKOOL TERMINATORsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · G.P. Moulds And Tools Private Limited
- NIT FREE TERMINATORsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Lacuna S.A.
- TERMINATOR-11 logosimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Shanmukha Agritec Limited
- CO-TERMINATOR logosimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Beetle Softech Private Limited
- GERMINATE TECHNOLOGYsimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Individual applicant (S. 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 Germ Terminator
Is Germ Terminator a registered trademark?
Germ Terminator has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 19 February 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 Germ Terminator trademark?
As advertised: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Msil).
Can I register a trademark similar to Germ Terminator?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3, 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.