1 application named MOONFACE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4514462MOONFACE | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Individual applicant (S. K. L.) | 30 May 2020 | No. 211714 August 2023 | closed14 December 2023 |
Can I use or register "MOONFACE"?
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. "MOONFACE" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- MOONFLOWsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (H. A. A.)
- MOONFLAM-SPsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Moonkind Pharma Private Limited
- MOONFOXsimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Individual applicant (S. C.)
- MOONFLAMsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Moonkind Pharma Private Limited
- MOONFORESTsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (C. S.)
- MOONFLIRTsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (M. R. P.)
- MOONFLOWERsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (T. S. G.)
- MOONFLOORA logosimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Individual applicant (H.)
- MoonFigure logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. S. A.)
- MOONFIT logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Aayush Enterprises
- Moonfresli logosimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Proprietor of Moonfresh
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MOONFACE
Is MOONFACE a registered trademark?
MOONFACE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 14 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 MOONFACE trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to MOONFACE?
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.