3 applications named RAINBOW RETAIL
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4596206RAINBOW RETAIL | 21Household and kitchenware | Individual applicant (S.) | 2 August 2020 | No. 20869 January 2023 | closed9 May 2023 |
| 4596207RAINBOW RETAIL | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Individual applicant (S.) | 2 August 2020 | No. 20869 January 2023 | closed9 May 2023 |
| 4596208RAINBOW RETAIL | 26Lace, buttons and accessories | Individual applicant (S.) | 2 August 2020 | No. 20869 January 2023 | closed9 May 2023 |
Can I use or register "RAINBOW RETAIL"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear) and class 26 (lace, buttons and accessories), 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 8 (hand tools), class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 7 (machines and motors) 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. "RAINBOW RETAIL" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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
- Rainbow clothingsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (R. H.)
- Rainbow foodssimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (M. R. H.)
- HAPIN RAINBOWsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Mayur Electromeck Limited
- RAINBOW ARMORsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Go-Bio Retail Private Limited
- RAINBOW CANDY HOUSEsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (M. C.)
- Health's Rainbowsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (R. N.)
- REENA'S RAINBOWsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (R. J.)
- RAINBOW OUTFITSsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Rainbow
- RAINBOW CLUBsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Rainbow Plywood (P) LTD
- RAINBOW WATER BALLSsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (T. B.)
- RAINBOW ARTSsimilar spelling · class 40 (Treatment of materials and manufacturing) · Proprietor of Rainbow Arts
- RAINBOW MEDIMARTsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Individual applicant (U. M.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about RAINBOW RETAIL
Is RAINBOW RETAIL a registered trademark?
RAINBOW RETAIL has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 9 January 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 RAINBOW RETAIL trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to RAINBOW RETAIL?
Not for the same or related goods in class 21, class 25, class 26: 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.