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Is NEPHRON trademarked in India?

3 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 5, 44 · latest 23 June 2025

Yes, "NEPHRON" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 3 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 25 December 2023 and 23 June 2025, in class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), by Proprietor of Nephron Kidney Centre, Proprietor of “Shrion Pharmaceuticals” and an individual applicant. Of these, 2 are logos whose text we read as "NEPHRON". The opposition windows have closed.

3 applications named NEPHRON

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
5982967logo mark 44Medical, beauty and agricultural services Proprietor of Nephron Kidney Centre 17 June 2023 No. 221423 June 2025 closed23 October 2025
4839968NEPHRON 5Pharmaceuticals and health Individual applicant (K. K. S.) 29 January 2021 No. 21464 March 2024 closed4 July 2024
4908154logo mark 5Pharmaceuticals and health Proprietor of “Shrion Pharmaceuticals” 17 March 2021 No. 213625 December 2023 closed25 April 2024

Goods and services claimed

Class 44: Medical, beauty and agricultural services · application 5982967

Hospitals Area of operation restricted to state of Telangana only.

Use claimed since 01/05/2017 · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 4839968

Medicines for human consumption, Medicines for veterinary purpose

Use claimed since 29/06/2018 · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 4908154

PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Use claimed since 01/04/2004 · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "NEPHRON"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "NEPHRON" 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 9 similar names in the same classes (below).

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Questions about NEPHRON

Is NEPHRON a registered trademark?

NEPHRON has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 23 June 2025). 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 NEPHRON trademark?

As advertised: Proprietor of Nephron Kidney Centre; Proprietor of “Shrion Pharmaceuticals”; plus 1 individual applicant.

Can I register a trademark similar to NEPHRON?

Not for the same or related goods in class 5, class 44: 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.

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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.

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