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Is RIFLE trademarked in India?

5 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 1, 16, 23, 41 · latest 14 September 2026

Yes, "RIFLE" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 5 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 23 October 2023 and 14 September 2026, in class 1 (chemicals), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 23 (yarns and threads) and class 41 (education and entertainment), by Proprietor of Chawla Wooden Box Store, Jharkhand State Rifle Association, Mak Agri Care Private Limited and 2 individual applicants. Of these, 4 are logos whose text we read as "RIFLE". The opposition window is open until 14 January 2027.

5 applications named RIFLE

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6701586RIFLE 23Yarns and threads Proprietor of Chawla Wooden Box Store 8 November 2024 No. 227814 September 2026 openuntil 14 January 2027
5842618logo mark 41Education and entertainment Jharkhand State Rifle Association 10 March 2023 No. 221423 June 2025 closed23 October 2025
4554780logo mark 99 Individual applicant (R. N.) 27 March 2020 No. 216729 July 2024 closed29 November 2024
6011758logo mark 16Paper, printing and stationery Individual applicant (P. S.) 8 July 2023 No. 214312 February 2024 closed12 June 2024
5928337logo mark 1Chemicals Mak Agri Care Private Limited 9 May 2023 No. 212723 October 2023 closed23 February 2024
Opposition window open until 14 January 2027. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 23: Yarns and threads · application 6701586

YARNS AND THREADS

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 5842618

EDUCATION, PROVIDING OF ARMS TRAINING, SPORTING ,CULTURAL ACTIVITIES & ARRANGING PARTIES FOR GAME SHOOTING Mark shall be used as a whole and no exclusive right over Jharkhand.

Use claimed since 01/04/2008 · Kolkata office · full journal entry

Class 99 · application 4554780

IR DIVISION Cl.3;Soap; dentifrices; shaving soaps; after-shave preparations; bath foam; shampoos; perfumes; toilet waters; essential oils; aromatics [essential oils]; fragrances; cosmetic hair lotions; balms, other than for medical purposes; cosmetic creams; cosmetic body creams; cosmetic creams for the skin; cosmetic hand creams; cosmetic creams and lotions for face and body care; scented linen sprays; perfuming…

Proposed to be used · full journal entry

Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 6011758

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 1: Chemicals · application 5928337

Agricultural chemicals, Chemicals used in agriculture, Fertilizers, Fertilizer[manure], Bio-fertilizers

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "RIFLE"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 23 (yarns and threads) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture) 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. "RIFLE" appears in 4 classes; the other 41 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).

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Similar names in the journal

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Questions about RIFLE

Is RIFLE a registered trademark?

RIFLE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (5 applications, latest on 14 September 2026). 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 RIFLE trademark?

As advertised: Proprietor of Chawla Wooden Box Store; Jharkhand State Rifle Association; Mak Agri Care Private Limited; plus 2 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to RIFLE?

Not for the same or related goods in class 1, class 16, class 23, class 41: 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.

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