1 application named MeriShield
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5732476MeriShield | 10Medical devices | Proprietor of Meril Life Sciences Private Limited | 22 December 2022 | No. 211821 August 2023 | closed21 December 2023 |
Can I use or register "MeriShield"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 10 (medical devices), 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 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), class 9 (electronics and software) 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. "MeriShield" 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
- I-SHIELDcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (A. S.)
- ISHIELD logocontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Ayona Multitrade Intl Private Limited
- STERISHIELDsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Medisystems India PVT. LTD.
- Berishieldsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Element Pharmaceuticals PVT. LTD.
- ETORISHIELD-MRsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (M. K. B.)
- VENTRISHIELDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Medara Labs Private Limited
- VIRISHIELDsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (P. N.)
- URISHIELDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Inds Well Ayurveda
- AGRISHIELDsimilar spelling · class 22 (Ropes, nets and tents) · Agrovikas Agritech Private Limited
- Marishieldsimilar spelling · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Individual applicant (C. P. G.)
- BRISHIELDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Biomak Laboratories Private Limited
- CEFTRISHIELDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (M. K. B.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MeriShield
Is MeriShield a registered trademark?
MeriShield has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 21 August 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 MeriShield trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Meril Life Sciences Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to MeriShield?
Not for the same or related goods in class 10: 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.