2 applications named MORAG
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5316197MORAG | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Proprietor of “Morag” | 5 February 2022 | No. 212111 September 2023 | closed11 January 2024 |
| 5316180MORAG | 29Meat, dairy and processed food | Proprietor of “Morag” | 5 February 2022 | No. 204528 March 2022 | closed28 July 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5316197
SPICES, MIXED SPICES, SPICES IN THE FORM OF POWDERS, FLAVORING BLENDS OF HERBS, SALT AND SPICES, GARAM MASALA (COMBINATION OF SPICES FOR ADDING TASTE TO INDIAN CURRY), FLAVOURING BLENDS OF HERBS, SALT AND SPICES, DRIED CORIANDER, DHANIA POWDER (CORIANDER), DRIED CORIANDER SEEDS, PROCESSED CORIANDER SEEDS, TURMERIC, AJWAIN, TURMERIC FOR FOOD, TURMERIC POWDERS FOR USE AS A CONDIMENT, CHILLI POWDER, CHILLI PASTE FOR…
Use claimed since 14/12/2021 · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 5316180
EDIBLE OIL, MUSTARD OIL (EDIBLE), EDIBLE OILS FOR FOODSTUFFS, GROUNDNUT OIL, COOKING OIL, GHEE, MILK, MILKSHAKES, MILK DRINKS, MILK BEVERAGES, MILK PRODUCTS, PANEER, EGGS, MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, DAIRY PRODUCTS BASED ON MILK SUBSTITUTES, PICKLES, MIXED PICKLES, SPICY PICKLES, OLIVE OIL, VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PREPARED PEANUTS, COCONUT OIL,CHEESE, CURD, PULSES, PREPARED, PREPARED PULSES INCLUDED IN CLASS 29.
Use claimed since 14/12/2021 · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MORAG"?
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. "MORAG" 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
- SW Moragcontains the name · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Individual applicant (S. P.)
- NORMORAGEcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (A. S.)
- MoRAGRO logocontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (K. S.)
- Parag more's logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (P. G. M.)
- MORACTIVsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (Y. P. W.)
- MORAISsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Morais City Private Limited
- MORAANZOsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Vrd Spice Private Limited
- MORAMVITsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (K. C.)
- Moradylsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (A. G.)
- MORAsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Gargi Brew Spirit Training Alliances Private…
- Morandissimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (S. P. M.)
- MORA PLUSsimilar spelling · class 4 (Fuels, oils and candles) · Individual applicant (S.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MORAG
Is MORAG a registered trademark?
MORAG has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 11 September 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 MORAG trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of “Morag”.
Can I register a trademark similar to MORAG?
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.