Is HANDORA Trademarked? India, Class 3

Yes, "HANDORA" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 1 application under this name was advertised in the Trade Marks Journal on 2 November 2026, in class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), by an individual applicant. The opposition window is open until 2 March 2027.

1 application named HANDORA

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
7515364HANDORA	3Cosmetics and cleaning	Individual applicant (J. K. K.)	9 February 2026	No. 22852 November 2026	openuntil 2 March 2027

Opposition window open until 2 March 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 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 7515364

Soaps; handmade soaps; perfumery; perfumes; detergents; detergent powder; cosmetic creams; face wash; body lotions; cosmetics; toiletry preparations; non-medicated skin care preparations, WASHING LIQUID,SOAP SOLUTIONS, CLEANING POWDERS, INCLUDED IN CLASS 3

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "HANDORA"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "HANDORA" 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).

Is HANDORA 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 "HANDORA" is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 2 March 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

ANDORA logocontains the name · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Individual applicant (N. S.)
CHANDORA logocontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Shiv Shakti Print
HANDORED SCENTsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (O. N. S.)
SANDORAsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Vijaya Chemicals And Toilet Works Telangana
CLUB PANDORAsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Rohra Hospitality LLP
FANDORAsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Coriander Infracon PVT.LTD
PANDORAsimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Punjab Ply Industries
LANDORA logosimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Landora Projects And Developers Private Limited
Brandora logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (N. A. M.)
TANDORA logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (M. S. P.)
Treandora logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (R. S. D.)
S K MANDORA logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · S K Mandora Jewellers PVT. LTD.

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

Questions about HANDORA

Is HANDORA a registered trademark?

HANDORA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 2 November 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 HANDORA trademark?

The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.

Can I register a trademark similar to HANDORA?

Not for the same or related goods in class 3: 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.

Is HANDORA trademarked in India?