1 application named IFA MAX
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5653679IFA MAX | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Individual applicant (H. K.) | 19 October 2022 | No. 21685 August 2024 | closed5 December 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 5653679
Iron with folic acid as pharmaceutical ingredients in both tablet and suspension form.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "IFA MAX"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural 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. "IFA MAX" 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
- Max IQ3similar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Novacon Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- E-MAX INDIAsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Education Maximum Private Limited
- MAX-ION logosimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (S. K. S.)
- I-MAXsimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Individual applicant (M. J. A.)
- I-MAX PAINTSsimilar spelling · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Proprietor of Moorthy Industries
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about IFA MAX
Is IFA MAX a registered trademark?
IFA MAX has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 5 August 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 IFA MAX trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to IFA MAX?
Not for the same or related goods in class 5: 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.