1 application named GERMINOR
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4139670GERMINOR | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Novonortia Pharmaceuticals Private Limited | 6 April 2019 | No. 204128 February 2022 | closed28 June 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 4139670
In respect of Decongestant capsules, Cough capsules, Diet capsules, Allergy capsules, Capsules for pharmaceutical purposes, Capsules for medicines, Syrups for pharmaceutical purposes, Veterinary preparations, dietetic substances adapted for medical use included in Class-5
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "GERMINOR"?
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. "GERMINOR" 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 9 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- GERMINOcontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Impact Tomorrow Agro Ventures LLP
- GERMINOTsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Baselab Remedies Private Limited
- GERMINOSPOREsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Pro Laboratories Private Limited
- HD GERMINAsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Heal Hand Life Sciences Private Limited
- GERMINATORsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Dr. Bawasakar Technology (Agro) Private Limited
- GERMINEXTsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (A. S.)
- D-GERMINAsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (P. I. L.)
- Germinarsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (A. M.)
- GERMINATIMEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Fibovil Pharmaceuticals PVT. LTD
- GERMINTONEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Hetero Healthcare Limited
- GERMINIAsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (R. K. M.)
- GERMINISTsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Individual applicant (P. K. S.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about GERMINOR
Is GERMINOR a registered trademark?
GERMINOR has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 28 February 2022). 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 GERMINOR trademark?
As advertised: Novonortia Pharmaceuticals Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to GERMINOR?
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.