1 application named DARK DOG
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6733710DARK DOG | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Proprietor of Dark Dog | 29 November 2024 | No. 226225 May 2026 | closed25 September 2026 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 6733710
Tee shirts, Yoga tee-shirts, Printed tee-shirts, Short-sleeved tee-shirts, Long-sleeved tee-shirts, Sleeping garments, Outdoor clothing, Denim clothing, Clothing for men, Clothing for women, Shifts [clothing], Clothing for boys, Jackets being clothing included in class 25.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "DARK DOG"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics) and class 14 (jewellery and watches), 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. "DARK DOG" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- DARK DEWsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Urbano Enterprise
- Dark Mattersimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Mandala Fermentary LLP.,
- DARK SHADOWsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Signova Agro Management Private Limited
- BLACK DARKsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (D. M. B.)
- Dark Horsesimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (K. S. K.)
- DARK BITESsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · B M V International
- GOA DARKsimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Individual applicant (U. S.)
- Dark Duesimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Sentini Bioproducts Private Limited
- DARK AMULETsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Mystic Aura
- Dark Desiresimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Epsia Lifesciences
- DARK CULTUREsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Shop-E-Fy
- GLOW IN DARKsimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Proprietor of Vanijya International
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about DARK DOG
Is DARK DOG a registered trademark?
DARK DOG has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 25 May 2026). 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 DARK DOG trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Dark Dog.
Can I register a trademark similar to DARK DOG?
Not for the same or related goods in class 25: 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.