1 application named OP FOLD
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5264475OP FOLD | 10Medical devices | Individual applicant (G. D.) | 28 December 2021 | No. 20519 May 2022 | closed9 September 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 10: Medical devices · application 5264475
surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth, orthopaedic articles, suture materials, therapeutic and assistive devices adapted
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "OP FOLD"?
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. "OP FOLD" 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
- OP-FOLD-AScontains the name · class 10 (Medical devices) · Proprietor of Agaaz Ophthalmics
- Fold Moneysimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Lunchbrake Classic Private Limited
- URBAN FOLDsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. V.)
- M FOLDsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Individual applicant (C. G.)
- NEVER FOLDsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Lamode Knitters
- X Foldsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Chongqing Weibo Communication Technology Co., LTD.
- ASILO FOLDsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Asilomed Private Limited
- Z-FOLD JEANSsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Afsha Garments
- FIBER FOLDsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Fiber Fold INC.
- FOLDsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (U. S.)
- V Foldsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Chongqing Weibo Communication Technology Co., LTD.
- Clean Fold logosimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Individual applicant (M. C. F.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about OP FOLD
Is OP FOLD a registered trademark?
OP FOLD has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 9 May 2022). 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 OP FOLD trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to OP FOLD?
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.