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Is GoodFolk trademarked in India?

3 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 16, 30, 43 · latest 12 October 2026

Yes, "GoodFolk" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 3 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 28 April 2025 and 12 October 2026, in class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), by Confluentia Art Cafe LLP. The opposition window is open until 12 February 2027.

3 applications named GoodFolk

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
7493379GoodFolk 16Paper, printing and stationery Confluentia Art Cafe LLP 1 February 2026 No. 228212 October 2026 openuntil 12 February 2027
7493380GoodFolk 30Staples, spices and confectionery Confluentia Art Cafe LLP 1 February 2026 No. 228212 October 2026 openuntil 12 February 2027
6445697GoodFolk 43Food services and accommodation Confluentia Art Cafe LLP 23 May 2024 No. 220628 April 2025 closed28 August 2025
Opposition window open until 12 February 2027. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 7493379

Paper and goods made from paper, not included in other classes; printed matter; stationery; notebooks; diaries; journals; planners; writing pads; printed publications; instructional and informational printed materials, booklets; bookmarks; paper bags; packaging materials made of paper and cardboard; office requisites (except furniture) and all such goods falling under Class 16.

Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry

Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 7493380

Coffee; tea; cocoa; coffee-based beverages; beverages made from tea; chocolate- based beverages; preparations for making beverages; bakery products; bread; biscuits; cookies; cakes; pastries; confectionery; chocolates; sweets; sugar; honey; syrups; sauces; condiments; seasonings; spices; ready-to-eat food preparations made principally of cereals; packaged food products included in this class.

Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry

Class 43: Food services and accommodation · application 6445697

Services relating to providing of food and drink including cafes, cafeterias, take-away food and drink services; self-service restaurant services, self service coffee services in a retail convenience store, snack bars, coffee bar services for the provision of coffee and coffee-based beverages; juice bars; ices, Restaurants, providing of food counters, hospitality services provided in hotel, motel, resorts, cafes…

Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "GoodFolk"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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 41 (education and entertainment), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 9 (electronics and software) and class 42 (software, it and design 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. "GoodFolk" 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.

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Questions about GoodFolk

Is GoodFolk a registered trademark?

GoodFolk has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 12 October 2026). 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 GoodFolk trademark?

As advertised: Confluentia Art Cafe LLP.

Can I register a trademark similar to GoodFolk?

Not for the same or related goods in class 16, class 30, class 43: 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.

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