1 application named Dotmatrix
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6717880Dotmatrix | 9Electronics and software | Individual applicant (D. T. S.) | 20 November 2024 | No. 226118 May 2026 | closed18 September 2026 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 6717880
computer software applications, downloadable
Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Dotmatrix"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), 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 42 (software, it and design services), class 38 (telecommunications), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) 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. "Dotmatrix" 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
- Lightmatrixsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Vision Valley Ventures
- DOTMATICSsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Dotmatics Limited
- CertMatrixsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Cryptotech Laboratories Private Limited
- TNTMATRIX logosimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Proprietor of Tntmatrix
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Dotmatrix
Is Dotmatrix a registered trademark?
Dotmatrix has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 18 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 Dotmatrix trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to Dotmatrix?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9: 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.