10 applications named GRATIS
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5480407logo mark | 35Advertising, business and retail | Gratis Foundation | 8 June 2022 | No. 214925 March 2024 | closed25 July 2024 |
| 5572805logo mark | 21Household and kitchenware | Gratis Industries Private Limited | 18 August 2022 | No. 214312 February 2024 | closed12 June 2024 |
| 5572813logo mark | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Gratis Industries Private Limited | 18 August 2022 | No. 21296 November 2023 | closed6 March 2024 |
| 4494755GRATIS | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Gratis Sales Corporation Private Limited | 2 May 2020 | No. 212111 September 2023 | closed11 January 2024 |
| 5572815logo mark | 32Beverages, non-alcoholic | Gratis Industries Private Limited | 18 August 2022 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
| 5574050logo mark | 34Tobacco and smokers' articles | Gratis Industries Private Limited | 18 August 2022 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
| 5574051logo mark | 36Finance, insurance and real estate | Gratis Industries Private Limited | 18 August 2022 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
| 5574052logo mark | 38Telecommunications | Gratis Industries Private Limited | 18 August 2022 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
| 5574053logo mark | 39Transport, logistics and travel | Gratis Industries Private Limited | 18 August 2022 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
| 5574056logo mark | 44Medical, beauty and agricultural services | Gratis Industries Private Limited | 18 August 2022 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5480407
Advertising; Business management, organization and administration; Office functions
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 21: Household and kitchenware · application 5572805
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; Cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; Combs and sponges; Brushes, except paintbrushes; Brush-making materials; Articles for cleaning purposes; Unworked or semi- worked glass, except building glass; Glassware, porcelain and earthenware
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5572813
Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; Rice, pasta and noodles; Tapioca and sago; Flour and preparations made from cereals; Bread, pastries and confectionery; Chocolate; Ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; Sugar, honey, treacle; Yeast, baking-powder; Salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; Vinegar, sauces and other condiments; Ice [frozen water]
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 4494755
underwear tops and bottoms; shorts; shirts; active wear, namely, boxer shorts, bicycle shorts, gym shorts, pants, pullovers, sport shirts, sweat pants, sweat shirts, sweat shorts, sweat suits, t-shirts, tank tops, jogging suits, wamt-up suits; long underwear; thermal underwear; sleepwear; nightwear; pajamas; robes; panties; bras; all-in-ones in the nature of camisoles with built in bras; camisoles; foundation…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 5572815
Beers; Non-alcoholic beverages; Mineral and aerated waters; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 34: Tobacco and smokers' articles · application 5574050
Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; Cigarettes and cigars; Electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers for smokers; Smokers' articles; Matches
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 36: Finance, insurance and real estate · application 5574051
Financial, monetary and banking services; Insurance services; Real estate affairs
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 38: Telecommunications · application 5574052
Telecommunications services
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "GRATIS"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 34 (tobacco and smokers' articles), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 38 (telecommunications), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), 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 8 (hand tools), class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 7 (machines and motors) and class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), 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. "GRATIS" appears in 10 classes; the other 35 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
- GRATIDAUSsimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Gratus
- GRATIVAsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Basf Corporation
- GRATIAsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Proprietor of Govindam Flavours
- GRATILAsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Gratila Healthcare Private Limited
- GRATIFYsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Gratify Pharmaceutial Private Limited
- Gratipaws logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- Gratitude logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (V. S. S.)
- gratif logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Mountainscale Private Limited
- GRATITUDE IS logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- Dei GRATIA logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Dei Gratia Smart Solutions Private Limited
- Gratussimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (R. D. N.)
- PERATISsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Atlantis Formulations 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 GRATIS
Is GRATIS a registered trademark?
GRATIS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (10 applications, latest on 25 March 2024). 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 GRATIS trademark?
As advertised: Gratis Foundation; Gratis Industries Private Limited; Gratis Sales Corporation Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to GRATIS?
Not for the same or related goods in class 21, class 25, class 30, class 32, class 34, class 35, class 36, class 38, class 39, class 44: 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.