1 application named Smith Gold
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5764942Smith Gold | 1Chemicals | Smith N Smith Chemicals LTD | 14 January 2023 | No. 21113 July 2023 | closed3 November 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 1: Chemicals · application 5764942
Chemical used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesive used in industry.
Use claimed since 25/06/2014 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Smith Gold"?
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. "Smith Gold" 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
- GOLD SMITH LIFE SCIENCEsame letters, spaced differently · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Gold Smith Life Science Private Limited
- BENFOSMITH GOLDcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Johns Pharmaceuticals
- OAKSMITH GOLD CLASSICcontains the name · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Beam Global Spirits & Wine (India) PVT. LTD.
- OLD SMITHsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- AMINOFAITH GOLDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (V. S. C.)
- ZENITH GOLD logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Simplex Electrical Engineering PVT.LTD.
- With GOLD PU logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Kamal Industries
- SM GOLDsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Proprietor of Kriti Foods
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Smith Gold
Is Smith Gold a registered trademark?
Smith Gold has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 3 July 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 Smith Gold trademark?
As advertised: Smith N Smith Chemicals LTD.
Can I register a trademark similar to Smith Gold?
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.