Is FOTAS Trademarked? India, Class 32

Yes, "FOTAS" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 3 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 17 January 2022 and 19 October 2026, in class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), by Sgs Khanna Food And Beverages Private Limited and Proprietor of S.K. Steels. Of these, 2 are logos whose text we read as "FOTAS". The opposition window is open until 19 February 2027.

3 applications named FOTAS

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
6655483logo mark	32Beverages, non-alcoholic	Sgs Khanna Food And Beverages Private Limited	4 October 2024	No. 228319 October 2026	openuntil 19 February 2027
6062988logo mark	32Beverages, non-alcoholic	Sgs Khanna Food And Beverages Private Limited	11 August 2023	No. 221821 July 2025	closed21 November 2025
5247616FOTAS	32Beverages, non-alcoholic	Proprietor of S.K. Steels	15 December 2021	No. 203517 January 2022	closed17 May 2022

Opposition window open until 19 February 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 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 6655483

Mineral and aerated waters; Drinking water, bottled water, carbonated mineral water, flavoured water and water beverages; Fruit juices and drinks, Mango juice, mixed fruit juice, fruit juice beverages; Soft drinks, fruit-flavored soft drinks; Beer and non-alcoholic beer; Syrups and other non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages; Non-alcoholic beverages containing fruit juices; being all included in class 32

Use claimed since 21/06/2023 · Kolkata office · full journal entry

Class 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 6062988

Mineral and aerated waters; Drinking water, bottled water, carbonated mineral water, flavoured water and water beverages; being all included in class 32.

Use claimed since 15/12/2021 · Kolkata office · full journal entry

Class 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 5247616

Mineral and aerated waters; Drinking water, bottled water, carbonated mineral water, flavoured water and water beverages; being all included in class 32.

Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "FOTAS"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), 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 33 (alcoholic beverages), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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. "FOTAS" 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.

Is FOTAS your brand? Watch it freeWe read every weekly journal issue, logos included, and email you when a similar name is advertised, while you can still oppose it. Ask a Trademark AttorneyThink "FOTAS" is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 19 February 2027. Which class is mine?Describe your business and get the classes to file in, with the traps for your trade.

Similar names in the journal

BENFOTAScontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Flaxwin Lifesciences Private Limited
FOTANEsimilar spelling · class 4 (Fuels, oils and candles) · Proprietor of Fine Trap India
FOTAsimilar spelling · class 15 (Musical instruments) · Buy Brand Private Limited
FOTARANsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Vhb Life Sciences LTD.
FOTATOsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Potters Solutions Private Limited

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

Questions about FOTAS

Is FOTAS a registered trademark?

FOTAS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 19 October 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 FOTAS trademark?

As advertised: Sgs Khanna Food And Beverages Private Limited; Proprietor of S.K. Steels.

Can I register a trademark similar to FOTAS?

Not for the same or related goods in class 32: 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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