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Is Markel trademarked in India?

5 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 3, 25, 41, 42 · latest 11 August 2025

Yes, "Markel" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 5 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 9 October 2023 and 11 August 2025, in class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 42 (software, it and design services), by 39 Solutions LLP and 3 individual applicants. Of these, 3 are logos whose text we read as "Markel". The opposition windows have closed.

5 applications named Markel

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6138798Markel 3Cosmetics and cleaning Individual applicant (M. H. T.) 6 October 2023 No. 222111 August 2025 closed11 December 2025
6138799logo mark 3Cosmetics and cleaning Individual applicant (M. H. T.) 6 October 2023 No. 222111 August 2025 closed11 December 2025
5881867MARKEL 25Clothing, footwear and headwear Individual applicant (G. G.) 6 April 2023 No. 21371 January 2024 closed1 May 2024
6163716logo mark 41Education and entertainment 39 Solutions LLP 26 October 2023 No. 213411 December 2023 closed11 April 2024
4511934logo mark 42Software, IT and design services 39 Solutions LLP 27 May 2020 No. 21259 October 2023 closed9 February 2024

Goods and services claimed

Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 6138798

Soap; Bath soaps in liquid, solid or gel form; Dishwasher detergent tablets; Automatic dishwasher detergents; Dishwasher detergents in powder form; Dishwasher detergents in gel form; Dishwasher detergents in liquid form; Soapy detergents for household use; Detergent tablets; Detergent soap; Liquid soap for washing dishes.

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 6138799

Description: Soap; Bath soaps in liquid, solid or gel form; Dishwasher detergent tablets; Automatic dishwasher detergents; Dishwasher detergents in powder form; Dishwasher detergents in gel form; Dishwasher detergents in liquid form; Soapy detergents for household use; Detergent tablets; Detergent soap; Liquid soap for washing dishes.

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 5881867

Trademark Class 25 mainly includes clothing, footwear and headwear for human beings. This Class includes, in particular: - parts of clothing, footwear and headwear, for example, cuffs, pockets, ready-made linings, heels and heelpieces, cap peaks, hat frames (skeletons).

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 6163716

PROVIDING OF TRAINING; ENTERTAINMENT; SPORTING AND CULTURAL; ACTIVITIES; EDUCATION; ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING OF WORKSHOPS [TRAINING]; ELECTRONIC DESKTOP PUBLISHING; CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELD OF BUSINESS; ARRANGING & CONDUCTING OF SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES; DISSEMINATING INFORMATION AND PROVIDING, SPONSORING AND HOSTING SEMINARS, PRESENTATIONS AND…

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 4511934

SOFTWARE-AS-A-SERVICE; DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER HARDWARE; DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RELATING TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATION SOLUTIONS COMPUTER SERVICES, NAMELY, HOSTING ELECTRONIC FACILITIES FOR OTHERS FOR ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING MEETINGS, EVENTS AND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS VIA THE INTERNET OR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; HOSTING VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES FOR REGISTERED USERS TO ORGANIZE…

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Markel"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 41 (education and entertainment) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) 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. "Markel" appears in 4 classes; the other 41 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).

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Questions about Markel

Is Markel a registered trademark?

Markel has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (5 applications, latest on 11 August 2025). 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 Markel trademark?

As advertised: 39 Solutions LLP; plus 3 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to Markel?

Not for the same or related goods in class 3, class 25, class 41, class 42: 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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