1 application named IFF GOLD
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5879779IFF GOLD | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Hprb Helpcure Pharma Private Limited | 4 April 2023 | No. 21722 September 2024 | closed2 January 2025 |
Can I use or register "IFF GOLD"?
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. "IFF GOLD" 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
- F.GOLDcontains the name · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Proprietor of F.Gold International
- ROCKTUFF GOLDsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Ravi Industries
- GOLD IMPEXsimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · Individual applicant (G. K.)
- GOLD INFUSIONsimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
- GOLD IMPACTsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S.)
- pure gold inside logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. T.)
- Gold Industries logosimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Hindustan Gold Industries Private Limited
- Gold Iea logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (H. G.)
- GOLD INDIA CO logosimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Gold India Company
- I GOLDsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Livwell Products Private Limited
- HD GOLDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. A.)
- Ultra Goldsimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Individual applicant (D. A.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about IFF GOLD
Is IFF GOLD a registered trademark?
IFF GOLD has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 2 September 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 IFF GOLD trademark?
As advertised: Hprb Helpcure Pharma Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to IFF GOLD?
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.