Is LIBERTY trademarked in India?

35 applications named LIBERTY

Goods and services claimed

Can I use or register "LIBERTY"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 7 (machines and motors), class 9 (electronics and software), class 10 (medical devices), class 12 (vehicles), class 14 (jewellery and watches), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 20 (furniture), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 38 (telecommunications), class 42 (software, it and design services) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), class 8 (hand tools) and class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), 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. "LIBERTY" appears in 17 classes; the other 28 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 5 similar names in the same classes (below).

Similar names in the journal

• LIBERTY HILL VODKAcontains the name · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Individual applicant (M. S. R.)
• LIBERTY BELLE RXcontains the name · class 99 () · Peachbulk Pty. LTD.
• LIBERTY GLOBAL LOGISTICScontains the name · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Liberty Global Logistics Llc
• LBW LIBERTYcontains the name · class 26 (Lace, buttons and accessories) · Proprietor of Rashmi Plastic Works
• LIBERTY PREMIUMcontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (S. A.)
• TAGG Libertycontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Dive Marketing Private Limited
• Thukral Libertycontains the name · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
• HIMALAYAN LIBERTYcontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Himalayan International Private Limited
• JEEP LIBERTYcontains the name · class 12 (Vehicles) · Fca Us Llc
• LIBERTY LIFESTYLEcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Liberty Footwear Company
• Liberty goldcontains the name · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Individual applicant (A. S.)
• LIBERTY GLOBALcontains the name · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Liberty Global

Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.

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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.