2 applications named R-FLEX
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5037336R-FLEX | 1Chemicals | Illinois Tool Works INC. | 9 July 2021 | No. 214312 February 2024 | closed12 June 2024 |
| 5213994R FLEX | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Individual applicant (R. P. M.) | 18 November 2021 | No. 20869 January 2023 | closed9 May 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 1: Chemicals · application 5037336
Urethane-based adhesive used in the repair and vulcanizing of rubber conveyor belts.
Use claimed since 29/04/2015 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "R-FLEX"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals) and class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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. "R-FLEX" 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
- RFLEX logosame letters, spaced differently · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of B.M. Industries
- Neer Flexoplastcontains the name · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Individual applicant (S. G. A.)
- POWER FLEXcontains the name · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Ms Dura Conveyor Belting Private Limited
- Finger Flexoncontains the name · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (R. P. O.)
- Hooper Flexicontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Lenskart Solutions Private Limited
- Reflex Wear Your Flex/Flex your wearcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Mahaveer Yarns PVT LTD
- R Flex Priority claimed from 06/07/2021; Application No.…contains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Samsung Display Co., LTD.
- HR Flexi-Softcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Milsun Pharma Innovation LLP
- KRR FLEXcontains the name · class 19 (Building materials) · Individual applicant (K. J. F.)
- vistar flex box mfg.contains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (S. S. S.)
- Premier Flexcontains the name · class 10 (Medical devices) · Relisys Medical Devices Limited
- ANCHOR FLEXI POWERcontains the name · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Anchor Consumer Products 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 R-FLEX
Is R-FLEX a registered trademark?
R-FLEX has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 12 February 2024). 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 R-FLEX trademark?
As advertised: Illinois Tool Works INC.; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to R-FLEX?
Not for the same or related goods in class 1, class 5: 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.