2 applications named VITACARE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4773312VITACARE | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Vitacaps Newtrience Private Limited | 9 December 2020 | No. 214022 January 2024 | closed22 May 2024 |
| 5807286VITACARE | 5Pharmaceuticals and health | Vagh Trader Private Limited | 14 February 2023 | No. 211424 July 2023 | closed24 November 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 4773312
Non-Medicated Cosmetics and Toiletry Preparations
Use claimed since 13/11/2019 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 5807286
Aromatic teas for medicinal use, Baby foods, Herbal honey throat lozenges, Herbal teas for medicinal purposes, Vitamin tablets
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "VITACARE"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning) and 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 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 10 (medical devices), 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. "VITACARE" appears in 2 classes; the other 43 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 10 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- VITACAcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Theriaca Pharmakon
- VITACARNIsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (M. H. S.)
- VITACAL GOLDsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Mom Pharma Private Limited
- CITACAREsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Chintan Shah
- VITACAL FORTEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Bradford Healthcare Private Limited
- VIHITACAREsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (V. H.)
- VITACANEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works LTD
- VITACAPS logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Ns Health Vitacaps LTD
- GEMCITACARE logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Javia International Limited
- PACLITACARE logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Javia International Limited
- CARE VITE logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Care Vite Health Care
- Vistacaresimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (V. K. S.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about VITACARE
Is VITACARE a registered trademark?
VITACARE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 22 January 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 VITACARE trademark?
As advertised: Vitacaps Newtrience Private Limited; Vagh Trader Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to VITACARE?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3, 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.