1 application named SOAK SHIELD
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6137761SOAK SHIELD | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Cipla Health Limited | 6 October 2023 | No. 213411 December 2023 | closed11 April 2024 |
Can I use or register "SOAK SHIELD"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 10 (medical devices), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), 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. "SOAK SHIELD" 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
- OAKSHIELDcontains the name · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Individual applicant (A. S. R.)
- OAK & SHIELDcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (S. V.)
- K-Shield logocontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (M. K.)
- CHAITAK SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Proprietor of Bhushan Steel Industries
- SKYDECOR SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Individual applicant (U. G.)
- BLUENEEM SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Blue Neem Medical Devices PVT LTD
- V-Shieldsimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Vivo Mobile Communication Co., LTD.
- SHIELD CONNECTsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Shield Healthcare Private Limited
- SUPREME SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Proprietor of Niharika Traders
- Park Shieldsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Sproutech Solutions Private Limited
- SUPEREX SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · R R Kabel Limited
- RONGO SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · Gorongo 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 SOAK SHIELD
Is SOAK SHIELD a registered trademark?
SOAK SHIELD has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 11 December 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 SOAK SHIELD trademark?
As advertised: Cipla Health Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to SOAK SHIELD?
Not for the same or related goods in class 5: 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.