2 applications named RAFCO
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5559155RAFCO | 18Leather, bags and luggage | Proprietor of S B Enterprises | 5 August 2022 | No. 216515 July 2024 | closed15 November 2024 |
| 5268091RAFCO | 37Construction, installation and repair | Rafco Constructions Private Limited | 31 December 2021 | No. 203914 February 2022 | closed14 June 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 18: Leather, bags and luggage · application 5559155
BAGS,HANDBAGS, SADDLE BAGS, SCHOOL BAGS, SLING BAGS FOR CARRYING INFANTS. THIS IS SUBJECT TO ASSOCIATION WITH REGISTERED/PENDING REGISTRATION NO..5219424..
Use claimed since 15/01/2017 · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 37: Construction, installation and repair · application 5268091
Building construction; Repair; Installation services,Construction and renovation of buildings and other structures,Building construction consultancy
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "RAFCO"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 18 (leather, bags and luggage) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 14 (jewellery and watches) 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. "RAFCO" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- Rafconutscontains the name · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Proprietor of Multi Needs
- GRAFCOcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Grainotch Farmers Producer Company Limited
- RAFCO GLOBALcontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (A. M.)
- CRAFCOcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. K.)
- RAFCZN logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (H. A.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about RAFCO
Is RAFCO a registered trademark?
RAFCO has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 15 July 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 RAFCO trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of S B Enterprises; Rafco Constructions Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to RAFCO?
Not for the same or related goods in class 18, class 37: 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.