1 application named Q-Chem
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5777621Q-Chem | 1Chemicals | Individual applicant (M. J.) | 24 January 2023 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 1: Chemicals · application 5777621
Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; Fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; Tempering and soldering preparations; Substances for tanning animal skins and hides; Adhesives for use in industry; Putties and other paste fillers; Compost, manures, fertilizers; Biological…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Q-Chem"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), 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. "Q-Chem" 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 6 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- Qchem logosame letters, spaced differently · class 1 (Chemicals) · Aashvi Technology LLP
- IQ CHEM SOLUTIONS logocontains the name · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (B. K. P.)
- JORFA CHEMsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Jorfa Chem
- KD CHEMsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Kd Chem Pharma Private Limited
- VIT FOOD CHEMsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Vit Food Chem Private Limited
- TENDO CHEMsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Sr Pharmachem
- HERBO CHEM'Ssimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Sdi Herbo-Chem Private Limited
- ATLAS CHEMsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Atlas Chem Ag
- Geo Road Chemsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Kgm Technology PVT LTD
- PURITZ CHEMsimilar spelling · class 4 (Fuels, oils and candles) · Puritz Chem Private Limited
- D3 CHEMsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (Z. P.)
- GEOPOLY CHEMsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Geopoly Chem Private Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Q-Chem
Is Q-Chem a registered trademark?
Q-Chem has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 31 July 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 Q-Chem trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to Q-Chem?
Not for the same or related goods in class 1: 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.