1 application named Tofence
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5969747Tofence | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Ingene Organics Private Limited | 7 June 2023 | No. 21296 November 2023 | closed6 March 2024 |
Can I use or register "Tofence"?
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. "Tofence" 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 5 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- Gestofence-SR logocontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Fence Pharma
- FENCE logocontains the name · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Individual applicant (M. I. K.)
- Profencesimilar spelling · class 6 (Metal goods) · Systematic Industries PVT LTD
- GASTROFENCEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Gelmek Healthcare Private Limited
- TOFENTODsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Entod Pharmaceuticals Limited
- FAROFENCEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Meghmani Lifesciences Limited.
- TENDOFENCEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Dr Winz Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- NEFROFENCEsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Alcmen Life Sciences Private Limited
- TERRATEX BIOFENCE logosimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · [International Registration No. : 1807496]
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Tofence
Is Tofence a registered trademark?
Tofence 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 Tofence trademark?
As advertised: Ingene Organics Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Tofence?
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.