1 application named SKIPPER FOR LIFE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5852554SKIPPER FOR LIFE | 17Rubber and insulating materials | Skipper Limited | 17 March 2023 | No. 21259 October 2023 | closed9 February 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 17: Rubber and insulating materials · application 5852554
PVC PIPES & TUBES, PVC PIPES & PIPE FITTINGS, PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS MADE OF PVC & PLASTICS, FLEXIBLE PIPES NOT OF METAL, HDPE PIPES, LDPE PIPES, LLDPE PIPES.
Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SKIPPER FOR LIFE"?
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. "SKIPPER FOR LIFE" 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
- SKIPPER FIXED FOR LIFEsimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Skipper Limited
- SKIPPER LITEsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Skipper Hosiery PVT. LTD.
- BETTER LIFE FOR YOU logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of City Super Mart
- Power For life logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Mittal Batteries Private Limited
- TOGETHER FOR LIFE logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- A partner for life logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. G. S.)
- The Water for Life logosimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Proprietor of Linge Group
- WATER FOR LIFE logosimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (A. I.)
- Winning Skills for Life logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S. S. G.)
- PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS FOR LIFE logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Wealth Vidya Services Private Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about SKIPPER FOR LIFE
Is SKIPPER FOR LIFE a registered trademark?
SKIPPER FOR LIFE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 9 October 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 SKIPPER FOR LIFE trademark?
As advertised: Skipper Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to SKIPPER FOR LIFE?
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.