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Is MACOFA trademarked in India?

2 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 30, 43 · latest 24 August 2026

Yes, "MACOFA" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 20 October 2025 and 24 August 2026, in class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), by 2 individual applicants. Of these, 1 is a logo whose text we read as "MACOFA". The opposition window is open until 24 December 2026.

2 applications named MACOFA

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
7041674MACOFA 30Staples, spices and confectionery Individual applicant (A. J.) 3 June 2025 No. 227524 August 2026 openuntil 24 December 2026
7168833logo mark 43Food services and accommodation Individual applicant (A. J.) 9 August 2025 No. 223120 October 2025 closed20 February 2026
Opposition window open until 24 December 2026. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 7041674

COFFEE, TEA, COCOA AND ARTIFICIAL COFFEE; RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES; TAPIOCA AND SAGO; FLOUR AND PREPARATIONS MADE FROM CEREALS; BREAD, PASTRIES AND CONFECTIONERY; CHOCOLATE; ICE CREAM, SORBETS AND OTHER EDIBLE ICES; SUGAR, HONEY, TREACLE; YEAST, BAKING-POWDER; SALT, SEASONINGS, SPICES, PRESERVED HERBS; VINEGAR, SAUCES AND OTHER CONDIMENTS; CHOCOLATE-BASED SPREADS; CHOCOLATE DECORATIONS FOR CAKES; CHOCOLATE SPREADS…

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 43: Food services and accommodation · application 7168833

SERVICES FOR PROVIDING FOOD AND DRINK; CAFÉ SERVICES; HOTEL SERVICES; RESTAURANT SERVICES; CATERING SERVICES; PROVIDING INFORMATION AND A WEBSITE FEATURING INFORMATION ON RESTAURANT AND CATERING SERVICES; SELF-SERVICE RESTAURANTS, SNACK BARS, CANTEEN, CAFES AND CAFETERIAS, ICE-CREAM PARLOURS; RESORTS; MOTELS; TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS; PROVIDING BANQUET AND SOCIAL FUNCTION VENUES FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS; RENTAL OF…

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "MACOFA"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), 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. "MACOFA" appears in 2 classes; the other 43 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).

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Questions about MACOFA

Is MACOFA a registered trademark?

MACOFA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 24 August 2026). 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 MACOFA trademark?

The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.

Can I register a trademark similar to MACOFA?

Not for the same or related goods in class 30, class 43: 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.

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