Is PARA trademarked in India?

16 applications named PARA

Goods and services claimed

Can I use or register "PARA"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 7 (machines and motors), class 9 (electronics and software), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 28 (toys, games and sports), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 33 (alcoholic beverages) and class 45 (legal, security and personal 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning) and class 10 (medical devices), 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. "PARA" appears in 10 classes; the other 35 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 5 similar names in the same classes (below).

Similar names in the journal

• DHARA PARVAHsame letters, spaced differently · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Hitesh Enviro Engineers PVT LTD
• Hamara Parivar logosame letters, spaced differently · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (J. S.)
• PAR Asame letters, spaced differently · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · V- Citrus Pharmacuticals Private Limited
• PA RA logosame letters, spaced differently · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (U. M. D.)
• MAHPARAcontains the name · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Proprietor of Erina International
• Parametrixcontains the name · class 6 (Metal goods) · Viva Composite Panel Private Limited
• PARABONDcontains the name · class 10 (Medical devices) · Paramount Surgimed LTD.
• PARADISE CINEMAScontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · P R Cinemas Private Limited
• PARAWALKcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Beta Walkers Pharmaceuticals LLP
• PARABERcontains the name · class 20 (Furniture) · Individual applicant (T. K.)
• Parallel Nutritioncontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Paulsons Beauty And Fashion Private Limited
• PARAZIRcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (H. R.)

Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.

Questions about PARA

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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.