1 application named MONOFREE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5816318MONOFREE | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Individual applicant (R. R. P.) | 20 February 2023 | No. 214925 March 2024 | closed25 July 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 5816318
Cosmetics, Skin care cosmetics, soaps, Sun screen preparations, Face gels, Body gels, Body lotions, Skin Lotions, Skin creams, Face Powder
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MONOFREE"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), 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. "MONOFREE" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- MONOFRENCHsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Anglo-French Drugs & Industries LTD.
- Monoflusimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Afxia Franke Private Limited
- MONOFLOWERsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Monopharma Private Limited
- Monofilsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Medikind Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- MONOFOLsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Monopharma Private Limited
- MONOFERTsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Monopharma Private Limited
- MONOFERRICsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Pharmacosmos Holding A/S
- MONOFLEX logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of Sahil Electronics
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MONOFREE
Is MONOFREE a registered trademark?
MONOFREE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 25 March 2024). 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 MONOFREE trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to MONOFREE?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3: 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.