1 application named Gud Chef
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5283874Gud Chef | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Individual applicant (S. K. C.) | 13 January 2022 | No. 221821 July 2025 | closed21 November 2025 |
Can I use or register "Gud Chef"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 43 (food services and accommodation) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "Gud Chef" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- CHEF GEARsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Proprietor of Chef Gear
- STORY CHEFsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- GRAND CHEFsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Snb Enterprises PVT. LTD.
- MISHTI CHEFsimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · Individual applicant (M. U.)
- Chef's Cutsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Drools Pet Food Private Limited
- CHEF BARAKsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Koonathil Stores
- Shiny Chefsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Individual applicant (S. S. S.)
- CHEF MARCO’Ssimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Shri Ram Multicom Private Limited
- PRO CHEFsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Adinath Agro Processed Foods PVT. LTD.
- CHEF MASALEsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · India Pride Foods Private Limited
- WAH! CHEFsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Oceanus Exports Private Limited
- ELITE CHEFsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (S. P. 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 Gud Chef
Is Gud Chef a registered trademark?
Gud Chef has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 21 July 2025). 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 Gud Chef trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to Gud Chef?
Not for the same or related goods in class 30: 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.