1 application named GOVA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6199933GOVA | 43Food services and accommodation | Individual applicant (D. V. P.) | 28 November 2023 | No. 213518 December 2023 | closed18 April 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 43: Food services and accommodation · application 6199933
Services for providing food and drink; Temporary accommodation
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "GOVA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In 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 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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. "GOVA" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- GOVARNAcontains the name · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Individual applicant (Y. D. P.)
- MGM PREMIUM PURE GOVA VODKAcontains the name · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Southern Agrifurane Industries Private Limited
- GOVARDHANcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. M.)
- GOVARIOcontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of Naintara Tradelink
- GOVASHcontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Syndicate Life Sciences PVT. LTD.
- GOVARDHAN SCHOOL OF YOGAcontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Govardhan Eco Village Trust
- GOVARDHAN ENTERPRISEScontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (V. K. G.)
- Govardhan agri carecontains the name · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Proprietor of Garg Enterprises
- ViggoVac Setcontains the name · class 10 (Medical devices) · Viggo Medical Devices India Private Limited
- GOVANSHIcontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (A. S.)
- GOVANDI ARTS FESTIVALcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Curry Stone Design Collaborative PVT. LTD
- GOVARDHAN ANNAKSHETRAcontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Govardhan Eco Village Trust
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about GOVA
Is GOVA a registered trademark?
GOVA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 18 December 2023). 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 GOVA trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to GOVA?
Not for the same or related goods in 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.