1 application named VIRO SHIELD
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5720661VIRO SHIELD | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Individual applicant (Z. U. I.) | 14 December 2022 | No. 210124 April 2023 | closed24 August 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5720661
HONEY BEING INCLUDED IN CLASS 30
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "VIRO SHIELD"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 43 (food services and accommodation) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "VIRO SHIELD" 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
- VIROSHIELDsame letters, spaced differently · class 99 () · Hypred
- RachTR ViroShield logocontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Rachtr Chemicals Private Limited
- Oshield logocontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Guardant Health, INC.
- Xeroderm Pro-Shieldsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (S. P.)
- Micro Shield Activesimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Alchemy Biocide And Fine Chemicals
- FIERRO SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Bajaj Electricals Limited
- BAJAJ FIERRO SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Bajaj Electricals Limited
- DURO SHIELDsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Bhagwan Distributors
- Pro shield logosimilar spelling · class 17 (Rubber and insulating materials) · Individual applicant (M. A.)
- Thyro Shield" logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Ecoroots Products LLP
- V-Shieldsimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Vivo Mobile Communication Co., LTD.
- vivo V-Shieldsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Vivo Mobile Communication Co., LTD.
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about VIRO SHIELD
Is VIRO SHIELD a registered trademark?
VIRO SHIELD has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 24 April 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 VIRO SHIELD trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to VIRO SHIELD?
Not for the same or related goods in class 30: 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.