1 application named Uncle Paul's
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5516412Uncle Paul's | 43Food services and accommodation | Savaa Ser Private Limited | 5 July 2022 | No. 214526 February 2024 | closed26 June 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 43: Food services and accommodation · application 5516412
(catering / restaurant services) Restaurant, bar and catering services, Hotel, restaurant, café services, Restaurants (Self- service -), Café, Canteens, Catering services for company cafeterias, Services for providing food and drink, Serving food and drink in restaurants and bars, Fast-food restaurant services.
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Uncle Paul's"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 41 (education and entertainment), 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. "Uncle Paul's" 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
- Uncle's Maosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (K. M. H.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Uncle Paul's
Is Uncle Paul's a registered trademark?
Uncle Paul's has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 26 February 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 Uncle Paul's trademark?
As advertised: Savaa Ser Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Uncle Paul's?
Not for the same or related goods in class 43: 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.