1 application named Sniff & Whiff
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5980264Sniff & Whiff | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Sangrila Lifestyle Private Limited | 15 June 2023 | No. 21296 November 2023 | closed6 March 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 5980264
Skin soaps; Skin masks; Skin moisturiser; Skin lighteners; Skin emollients; Skin cream; Skin conditioners; Skin fresheners; Skin cleansers; Skin toners; Skin lotions; Skin soap; Skincare cosmetics; Skin bronzing creams; Skin whitening cream; Cosmetic skin fresheners; Skin make-up; Skin care preparations; Cosmetic skin care lotions; Shampoo conditioners; Shampoo-conditioners; Hair shampoo; Dandruff shampoo; Shampoos…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Sniff & Whiff"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), 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 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "Sniff & Whiff" 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 4 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- Sniff Well logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Phar India Lifesciences Private Limited
- SNIFF N SNACKsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Pawment Limited
- WHIFFsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (F. A.)
- Sniff n lickssimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Sai International Pet Products Private Limited
- WHIFF BARsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (P. M.)
- sniff logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Pny Retails
- Whiff of luxury logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (R. B. R.)
- SNIFF & HERBS logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (S. B.)
- SNIFF BLISS logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (S. N.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Sniff & Whiff
Is Sniff & Whiff a registered trademark?
Sniff & Whiff has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 6 November 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 Sniff & Whiff trademark?
As advertised: Sangrila Lifestyle Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Sniff & Whiff?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3: 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.