8 applications named SANFORD
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5994886logo mark | 7Machines and motors | Southfield Electronics Private Limited | 24 June 2023 | No. 22075 May 2025 | closed5 September 2025 |
| 6673658Sanford | 7Machines and motors | Southfield Electronics Private Limited | 17 October 2024 | No. 21852 December 2024 | closed2 April 2025 |
| 6368739logo mark | 35Advertising, business and retail | Southfield Electronics Private Limited | 2 April 2024 | No. 216515 July 2024 | closed15 November 2024 |
| 6310189SANFORD | 11Lighting, heating and cooling | Sanford Vitrified Private Limited A Company Incorporated Under The… | 20 February 2024 | No. 21501 April 2024 | closed1 August 2024 |
| 6310190SANFORD | 19Building materials | Sanford Vitrified Private Limited A Company Incorporated Under The… | 20 February 2024 | No. 21501 April 2024 | closed1 August 2024 |
| 6310191SANFORD | 35Advertising, business and retail | Sanford Vitrified Private Limited A Company Incorporated Under The… | 20 February 2024 | No. 21501 April 2024 | closed1 August 2024 |
| 6310192SANFORD | 37Construction, installation and repair | Sanford Vitrified Private Limited A Company Incorporated Under The… | 20 February 2024 | No. 21501 April 2024 | closed1 August 2024 |
| 5309001logo mark | 11Lighting, heating and cooling | Individual applicant (M. M.) | 1 February 2022 | No. 214022 January 2024 | closed22 May 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 7: Machines and motors · application 5994886
Ironing machines; 3D printers; Vacuum cleaners, electric; Washing machines; Mixers [machines]; Blenders, electric; Grinders [machines]; Juicers, electric; Food processors; Vegetable shredders for household purposes, electric; Electric meat choppers; Food choppers, electric; THIS IS SUBJECT TO ASSOCIATION WITH REGISTERED/PENDING REGISTRATION NO..6673658.
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 7: Machines and motors · application 6673658
Washing machines, Vegetable shredders for household purposes, electric, Vacuum cleaners, electric, Vacuum cleaners, Mixers [machines], Juicers, electric, Ironing machines, Food processors, electric, Food choppers, electric, Electric meat choppers, Electric grinders, Blenders, electric, 3D printers
Use claimed since 30/12/2020 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6368739
wholesale and retail store services of torch, electric kettle and emergency light; Online wholesale and retail store services of torch, electric kettle and emergency light; Import-export business services of torch, electric kettle and emergency light.
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 11: Lighting, heating and cooling · application 6310189
SANITARYWARE, SANITARY INSTALLATIONS, SANITARY WATER FITTINGS, SANITARY COVERS FOR TOILET SEATS, URINALS (SANITARY FIXTURES), BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS FOR SANITARY PURPOSES, SANITARY AND BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES, APPARATUS FOR THE SUPPLY OF WATER FOR SANITARY PURPOSES, SINKS INCLUDED IN CLASS-11
Use claimed since 23/06/2011 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Class 19: Building materials · application 6310190
WALL TILES, FLOOR TILES, VITRIFIED TILES, DIGITAL TILES, RUSTICO TILES, LUSTER WALL TILES, GLAZED TILES, CERAMIC TILES, PARKING TILES, PORCELAIN TILES, ROOFING TILES AND BUILDING MATERIAL INCLUDED IN CLASS –
Use claimed since 23/06/2011 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6310191
SHOWROOM, EXPORT, IMPORT, TRADING AND RETAIL OUTLET ENGAGE TO S.S.KITCHEN SINK, KITCHEN WARE ITEMS, HARDWARE AND FURNITURE FITTINGS, SANITARYWARE, BATH ACCESSORIES, SANITARY PRODUCTS, CERAMIC PRODUCTS, CERAMIC TILES, CERAMIC RAW MATERIALS AND BUILDING MATERIALS INCLUDED IN CLASS – 35.
Use claimed since 23/06/2011 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Class 37: Construction, installation and repair · application 6310192
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, INSTALLATION SERVICES INCLUDED IN CLASS – 37
Use claimed since 23/06/2011 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Class 11: Lighting, heating and cooling · application 5309001
“Gas stoves; Electric torches; Emergency lights [battery-backed lighting installations]; Air fryers; Grills [cooking appliances]; Electric grills; Toasters; Barbecues; Barbecue grills; Electric kettles; Air-conditioning panels for use in walk- in coolers; Air conditioners; Electric fans; Ceiling fans; Pressure cookers, electric
Use claimed since 03/01/2021 · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SANFORD"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 7 (machines and motors), class 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 19 (building materials), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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 12 (vehicles), class 9 (electronics and software) and class 21 (household and kitchenware), 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. "SANFORD" appears in 5 classes; the other 40 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 4 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- Sanford - Touching Your Life Everydaycontains the name · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Southfield Electronics Private Limited
- SANFORDZ logocontains the name · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Individual applicant (J. S.)
- CRAANFORDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Craanford Pharma Private Limited
- SanFootsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Hokusan, LTD.
- PANFORD 40similar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Power Labs Pharma
- PANFORD DSRsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Power Labs Pharma
- SANFOGGsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Sandhya Organic Chemicals PVT.LTD
- Stanford Organicssimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Stanford Organics
- GRANFORD logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (V. S. P.)
- BRANFORD logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (S.)
- STANFORD logosimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Individual applicant (N. S.)
- CLANFORD logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (R. L. 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 SANFORD
Is SANFORD a registered trademark?
SANFORD has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (8 applications, latest on 5 May 2025). 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 SANFORD trademark?
As advertised: Southfield Electronics Private Limited; Sanford Vitrified Private Limited A Company Incorporated Under The Companies Act, 1956; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to SANFORD?
Not for the same or related goods in class 7, class 11, class 19, class 35, class 37: 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.