2 applications named MERCANA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5824641MERCANA | 29Meat, dairy and processed food | Individual applicant (D. S.) | 25 February 2023 | No. 213120 November 2023 | closed20 March 2024 |
| 5824642MERCANA | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Individual applicant (D. S.) | 25 February 2023 | No. 213120 November 2023 | closed20 March 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 5824641
MILK & MILK PRODUCTS, EDIBLE OILS & FATS, PRESERVED FRUITS, VEGETABLES & MUSHROOMS, POULTRY & GAME, EGGS, PRESERVED MEAT, DRY FISH, NUTS & PULSES, JAMS, JELLIES & PICKLES INCLUDED IN CLASS 29
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5824642
ICE CREAMS, ICE CANDIES, ICE POPS, DESERTS, SORBETS, HONEY, SUGAR, CONFECTIONARY, FLOUR AND PREPERATIONS MADE FROM CEREALS INCLUDING CAKES & BISCUITS, PRESERVED HERBS, SAUCES, MAYONNAISE, VINEGAR, YEAST, GROUND AND WHOLE SPICES & CONDIMENTS, TEA, COFFEE INCLUDED IN CLASS 30
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MERCANA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) and class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 43 (food services and accommodation), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), 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. "MERCANA" 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).
Similar names in the journal
- MERCANcontains the name · class 40 (Treatment of materials and manufacturing) · Individual applicant (T. A.)
- MERCA logocontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (M. R.)
- ugraya mercantile logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Ugraya Mercantile Private Limited
- DECON MERCANTILE logosimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Proprietor of - Decon Mercantile
- KIARAA MERCANTILE logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Kiaraa Mercantile
- MERCANTILS logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Caliber Mercantile Private Limited (Represented…
- MERCATOsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. S. A.)
- MERCAZDNsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Biozenta Lifescience Private Limited
- MERCAFORDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Johnlee Pharmaceuticals PVT. LTD.
- MERCATTOsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Aarav Clothing Co
- MERCADOsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Hrg Construction Co.
- MERCAPTOVAsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Vama Lifecare Private Limited.
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MERCANA
Is MERCANA a registered trademark?
MERCANA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 20 November 2023). 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 MERCANA trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to MERCANA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 29, class 30: 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.