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Is GERMINATOR trademarked in India?

3 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 1, 5, 31 · latest 5 May 2025

Yes, "GERMINATOR" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 3 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 31 July 2023 and 5 May 2025, in class 1 (chemicals), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health) and class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), by Dr. Bawasakar Technology (Agro) Private Limited, Antila Generic Medicine Private Limited and an individual applicant. Of these, 1 is a logo whose text we read as "GERMINATOR". The opposition windows have closed.

3 applications named GERMINATOR

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6750663GERMINATOR 1Chemicals Dr. Bawasakar Technology (Agro) Private Limited 11 December 2024 No. 22075 May 2025 closed5 September 2025
6144341GERMINATOR 31Fresh produce and agriculture Individual applicant (G. R. R.) 11 October 2023 No. 213411 December 2023 closed11 April 2024
5515401logo mark 5Pharmaceuticals and health Antila Generic Medicine Private Limited 4 July 2022 No. 211531 July 2023 closed1 December 2023

Goods and services claimed

Class 1: Chemicals · application 6750663

CHEMICAL USED IN AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND FORESTRY FOR EARLY AND ENHANCED GERMINATION.

Use claimed since 01/03/1981 · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 31: Fresh produce and agriculture · application 6144341

grains, agricultural, horticultural and forestry products ; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds; natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt, organic and inorganic Agricultural food products

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 5515401

Pharmaceuticals, Medicines, Biological preparations for medical use, Nutritional supplements, Herbal supplements, Mineral dietary supplements

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "GERMINATOR"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health) and class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices) and class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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. "GERMINATOR" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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 5 similar names in the same classes (below).

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Questions about GERMINATOR

Is GERMINATOR a registered trademark?

GERMINATOR has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 5 May 2025). 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 GERMINATOR trademark?

As advertised: Dr. Bawasakar Technology (Agro) Private Limited; Antila Generic Medicine Private Limited; plus 1 individual applicant.

Can I register a trademark similar to GERMINATOR?

Not for the same or related goods in class 1, class 5, class 31: 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.

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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.

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