1 application named SPECIAL FORCES
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5716680SPECIAL FORCES | 33Alcoholic beverages | Individual applicant (A. S.) | 10 December 2022 | No. 215322 April 2024 | closed22 August 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 33: Alcoholic beverages · application 5716680
ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SPECIAL FORCES"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 33 (alcoholic beverages), 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 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 43 (food services and accommodation), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 21 (household and kitchenware), 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. "SPECIAL FORCES" 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
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- Bands for special moments logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Sky Gold And Diamonds Limited
- Special Care For Special Children logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Institute Of Sensory Integration & Research…
- FOOD FOR SPECIAL DIETARY USE logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (N. C.)
- SPECIAL GIFT FOR SPECIAL MOMENT logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (M. A.)
- DM Specially For Specialistsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Proprietor of Dental Mart
- SPECIALLY FOR SPECIALIST logosimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
- Special Flavour Surovesimilar spelling · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Individual applicant (A. G.)
- SPECIAL FLOURIDEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
- TVF’s Ladies Specialsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Contagious Online Media Network PVT. LTD
- LADIES SPECIALsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Individual applicant (B. M. K.)
- SPECIAL FIZA logosimilar spelling · class 34 (Tobacco and smokers' articles) · Individual applicant (N. A.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about SPECIAL FORCES
Is SPECIAL FORCES a registered trademark?
SPECIAL FORCES has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 22 April 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 SPECIAL FORCES trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to SPECIAL FORCES?
Not for the same or related goods in class 33: 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.