1 application named SOUTHERN STAR
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5597228SOUTHERN STAR | 31Fresh produce and agriculture | Fti Holdings (Pty) LTD. | 5 September 2022 | No. 20906 February 2023 | closed6 June 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 31: Fresh produce and agriculture · application 5597228
FRESH ORANGES; FRESH CITRUS FRUIT.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SOUTHERN STAR"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), 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 1 (chemicals), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) 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. "SOUTHERN STAR" 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
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- SOUTHERN SPECHEMsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Southern Spechem LLP.
- Northern Starsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Christian Hallberg Scandinavia Ab
- SOUTHERN BLENDsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Sardarjibakhsh PVT. LTD
- SOUTHERN SOULSsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Proprietor of - Southern Souls Café
- Southern Leopardesssimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Konnexions League Private Limited
- Southern Lightssimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Tvf Motion Pictures Private Limited
- SOUTHERN AGRI SCIENCESsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Southern Agri Sciences
- Southern logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Southern Speciality Foods Private Limited
- THE SOUTHERN IMPRINT logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (S. S.)
- Southern Craft Radio logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · [International Registration No. : 1563322]
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about SOUTHERN STAR
Is SOUTHERN STAR a registered trademark?
SOUTHERN STAR has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 6 February 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 SOUTHERN STAR trademark?
As advertised: Fti Holdings (Pty) LTD..
Can I register a trademark similar to SOUTHERN STAR?
Not for the same or related goods in class 31: 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.