2 applications named GINDIA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4537630GINDIA | 32Beverages, non-alcoholic | Individual applicant (G. M.) | 19 June 2020 | No. 203624 January 2022 | closed24 May 2022 |
| 4021134GINDIA | 34Tobacco and smokers' articles | Proprietor of British Tobacco Co | 7 December 2018 | No. 203120 December 2021 | closed20 April 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 4537630
beers; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 34: Tobacco and smokers' articles · application 4021134
Tobacco and tobacco products (including substitutes), bidi, Articles for use with tobacco, Ashtrays, Cases (Cigarette -), Cigar and cigarette boxes, not of precious metal, Chewing tobacco, Cigarette lighters of precious metal, Cigarette lighters, Cigarette filters, Cigarette cutters, Cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and other ready-for-use smoking articles, Cigarette tobacco, Electronic cigarettes, Electronic…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "GINDIA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic) and class 34 (tobacco and smokers' articles), 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 33 (alcoholic beverages), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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. "GINDIA" 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
- RisingIndia ThinkTankcontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Risingindia Thinktank Private Limited
- BIG INDIAcontains the name · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (P. P.)
- Ugindia Waragicontains the name · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Sugliq Global Private Limited
- Theshiningindia.comcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. D.)
- STG INDIAcontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Switching Technologies Gunther Limited
- VKG Indíacontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (V. K. G.)
- EXPLORINGINDIAcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Exploring India Retail Private Limited
- IG INDIA GOLDcontains the name · class 6 (Metal goods) · Proprietor of India Gold
- ORIGINDIAcontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (P. V. S.)
- www.fctgindia.comcontains the name · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Fcm Travel Solutions (India) Private Limited
- AnG India logocontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Ang India Limited
- TAGINDIA logocontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Tagindia Consultancy Services Private Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about GINDIA
Is GINDIA a registered trademark?
GINDIA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 24 January 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 GINDIA trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of British Tobacco Co; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to GINDIA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 32, class 34: 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.