1 application named GWAL BABA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5951957GWAL BABA | 29Meat, dairy and processed food | Proprietor of Farmer Dairy Products | 25 May 2023 | No. 21296 November 2023 | closed6 March 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 5951957
MILK, DAHI, BUTTER, GHEE, SMP, PANEER, KHOLA[milk products] AND OTHER ALLIED MILK PRODUCTS under class 29
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "GWAL BABA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), 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. "GWAL BABA" 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
- BABA GOLDsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Individual applicant (V.)
- ALI BABA GOLDsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Proprietor of Hanuman Cottex
- Lal Baba Nanda Gopalsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Shib Durga Enterprise
- LEGAL BABA logosimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · Individual applicant (A. D.)
- JUMADOMAL BABA logosimilar spelling · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Proprietor of Jb Sai Belt
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about GWAL BABA
Is GWAL BABA a registered trademark?
GWAL BABA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 6 November 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 GWAL BABA trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Farmer Dairy Products.
Can I register a trademark similar to GWAL BABA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 29: 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.