Is Dr. Brown’s Trademarked? India, Class 27, 28

Yes, "Dr. Brown’s" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 27 November 2023 and 14 September 2026, in class 27 (carpets and floor coverings) and class 28 (toys, games and sports), by 2 individual applicants. The opposition window is open until 14 January 2027.

2 applications named Dr. Brown’s

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
6062901Dr. Brown’s	28Toys, games and sports	Individual applicant (K. R. R.)	11 August 2023	No. 227814 September 2026	openuntil 14 January 2027
5993813Dr. Brown’s	27Carpets and floor coverings	Individual applicant (D. K. J.)	23 June 2023	No. 213227 November 2023	closed27 March 2024

Opposition window open until 14 January 2027. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 28: Toys, games and sports · application 6062901

Joysticks for video games, Game controllers in the nature of keyboards specially adapted for playing video games, Game consoles, Gaming keypads, Grips for racquets, Controllers for toys, Controllers for game consoles, Toys, games and playthings including electronic toys, educational toys, soft toys, ride on & scooter toys, dolls, doll rooms, doll houses, puzzles, gymnastic, sporting articles, decorations for…

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 27: Carpets and floor coverings · application 5993813

WALLPAPERS, CARPETS, RUGS, MATS AND MATTING, LINOLEUM AND OTHER MATERIALS FOR COVERING EXISTING FLOORS; WALL HANGINGS (NON-TEXTILE) INCLUDED IN CLASS-27.

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Dr. Brown’s"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 27 (carpets and floor coverings) and class 28 (toys, games and sports), 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 19 (building materials), class 24 (textiles and fabrics), class 20 (furniture) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "Dr. Brown’s" 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.

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Similar names in the journal

BROWNS logocontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Proprietor of Interavenues
BROWN’S BAKERYsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Ambrosia Food Works
happy brownssimilar spelling · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
Dough Brownssimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (D. T.)
Browns N Moresimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Browns And More India Private Limited
BROWNSKYsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (J.)
BROWNSTONEsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Brownstone Education Private Limited
Brownsugar logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Gracea Cosmetics Private Limited
Dr: Bronner's logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (G. R. M.)
BROWNSEA logosimilar spelling · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (D. T.)

Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.

Questions about Dr. Brown’s

Is Dr. Brown’s a registered trademark?

Dr. Brown’s has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 14 September 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 Dr. Brown’s trademark?

The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.

Can I register a trademark similar to Dr. Brown’s?

Not for the same or related goods in class 27, class 28: 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.

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