1 application named RICHFLEX
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5817758RICHFLEX | 17Rubber and insulating materials | Trustin Foams | 21 February 2023 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 17: Rubber and insulating materials · application 5817758
Foam rubber; Polyurethane foam in the form of blocks for use in insulation; Polyurethane foam in the form of blocks for flower arrangements [semi-finished products]; Polyurethane foam in blocks; Polyurethane foam [semi-finished]; polyurethane foam in sections for use in manufacture; Polyurethane foam in strips for use in manufacture; Packing foam in sheet form; Molded foam for packing; Low-density polyurethane foam…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "RICHFLEX"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 17 (rubber and insulating materials), 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 19 (building materials), class 12 (vehicles), class 6 (metal goods) and class 1 (chemicals), 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. "RICHFLEX" 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. We already see 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
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- TECHFLEXsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Techflex, INC.
- RICHFULLsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Opinion Healthcare Private Limited
- RICHFORDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Croford Healthcare Private Limited
- RICHFELIXsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Tenali Double Horse Foods Private Limited
- RICHFIELDSsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Janki Dass Rice Mills
- RICHFABsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (M. S. K.)
- ArchFlexsimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Individual applicant (K. B. B.)
- RICHFARMsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (S. S. R.)
- RICHFEEDsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (V. V. P.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about RICHFLEX
Is RICHFLEX a registered trademark?
RICHFLEX has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 26 June 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 RICHFLEX trademark?
As advertised: Trustin Foams.
Can I register a trademark similar to RICHFLEX?
Not for the same or related goods in class 17: 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.