Is RANCHHOD Trademarked? India, Class 25, 31, 39

Yes, "RANCHHOD" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 3 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 31 October 2022 and 13 May 2024, in class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), by M S Agro Industries and 2 individual applicants. Of these, 1 is a logo whose text we read as "RANCHHOD". The opposition windows have closed.

3 applications named RANCHHOD

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
6365149logo mark	39Transport, logistics and travel	Individual applicant (R. V. L.)	30 March 2024	No. 215613 May 2024	closed13 September 2024
4870687RANCHHOD	25Clothing, footwear and headwear	Individual applicant (S. S. S.)	19 February 2021	No. 210415 May 2023	closed15 September 2023
5510395RANCHHOD	31Fresh produce and agriculture	M S Agro Industries	29 June 2022	No. 207631 October 2022	closed3 March 2023

Goods and services claimed

Class 39: Transport, logistics and travel · application 6365149

Transport; travel arrangement

Use claimed since 10/03/2009 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 4870687

SAREE AND READY MADE GARMENTS.

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 31: Fresh produce and agriculture · application 5510395

CATTLE FEED, ANIMAL FEED, ANIMAL FOODSTUFFS INCLUDED IN CLASS 31.

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "RANCHHOD"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), 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 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics) and class 14 (jewellery and watches), 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. "RANCHHOD" 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.

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Similar names in the journal

JAY RANCHHOD NARROW FASHIONcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Jay Ranchhod Narrow Fashion
NRC NARAYAN RANCHHODAJI CHOUDHARYcontains the name · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Individual applicant (N. R. C.)
JAY RANCHHOD logocontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (P. M. T.)
RANCHOD TEC logosimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (S. R.)
RANCHODDAS logosimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Proprietor of Ranchoddas Jivraj & Co
OLIVE RANCHsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Olive Ranch (OPC) Private Limited
RANCHERsimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
RANCHsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Olive Ranch (OPC) Private Limited
RanchWaresimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · E-Feed (Agrigators Enterprises PVT LTD)
Ranchitsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Naivedya Associates
DUDE RANCHsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Deccan Ranch Equestrian Academy LLP
PAPA RANCHOsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (A. V. N.)

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

Questions about RANCHHOD

Is RANCHHOD a registered trademark?

RANCHHOD has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 13 May 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 RANCHHOD trademark?

As advertised: M S Agro Industries; plus 2 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to RANCHHOD?

Not for the same or related goods in class 25, class 31, class 39: 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.

Is RANCHHOD trademarked in India?