1 application named REFCOAT
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4602587REFCOAT | 1Chemicals | Refcoat Chemicals Private Limited | 8 August 2020 | No. 20427 March 2022 | closed7 July 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 1: Chemicals · application 4602587
Moulding powders (Foundry-), Foundry molding preparations, Foundry moulding preparations, Moulding compounds (Foundry-), Iron oxide-based foundry sand additives for use in the manufacture of metallic castings, Additives (Chemical-) for use in the casting of metals, Nanopowders for industrial use, Nanopowders for industrial purposes
Use claimed since 01/04/2005 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "REFCOAT"?
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. "REFCOAT" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- Refcodsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (M. K. J.)
- REFCOOL logosimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (J. K. K.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about REFCOAT
Is REFCOAT a registered trademark?
REFCOAT has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 7 March 2022). 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 REFCOAT trademark?
As advertised: Refcoat Chemicals Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to REFCOAT?
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.