1 application named SOFAB
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5894180SOFAB | 20Furniture | Individual applicant (V. D.) | 15 April 2023 | No. 216912 August 2024 | closed12 December 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 20: Furniture · application 5894180
Modular Furniture
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SOFAB"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 20 (furniture), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 24 (textiles and fabrics), class 42 (software, it and design services) and class 6 (metal goods), 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. "SOFAB" 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
- SO FABsame letters, spaced differently · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Arochem Ratlam PVT. LTD.
- ESOFAB-DSRcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Adigen Biogenesis Private Limited
- PANSOFAB DSRcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Fabus Pharmaceuticals Priate Limited
- FAB SOFTWARE logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (P. A. G.)
- SOFARGASIsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Pegasi
- SOFALAsimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (K. G. F.)
- SOFACEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Gary Pharmaceuticals PVT. LTD.
- COUCH SOFAsimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Individual applicant (A. J. K.)
- SOFAR SOUNDSsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Sofar Sounds Limited
- Sofas & More logosimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Proprietor of Thiru Furniture
- ONLY SOFA logosimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Individual applicant (S. L. K.)
- Sofakings logosimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Sofakings 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 SOFAB
Is SOFAB a registered trademark?
SOFAB has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 12 August 2024). 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 SOFAB trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to SOFAB?
Not for the same or related goods in class 20: 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.