2 applications named HIKEN
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5193366HIKEN | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Individual applicant (H. J. R.) | 29 October 2021 | No. 203013 December 2021 | closed13 April 2022 |
| 5172703HIKEN | 9Electronics and software | Proprietor of R.K Industries | 13 October 2021 | No. 202829 November 2021 | closed29 March 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 5193366
CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 5172703
CABLE WIRE, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CONTACT TERMINALS, SWITCHGEAR [ELECTRIC], PANEL METERS, SCIENTIFIC, NAUTICAL, SURVEYING, ELECTRIC, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, OPTICAL, WEIGHING, MEASURING, SIGNALLING, CHECKING (SUPERVISION), LIFE SAVING AND TEACHING APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS; APPARATUS FOR RECORDING, TRANSMISSION OR REPRODUCTION OF SOUND OR IMAGES; MAGNETIC DATA CARRIERS, RECORDING DISCS; AND MECHANISMS FOR…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "HIKEN"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software) and 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 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. "HIKEN" 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. We already see 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- MEESHIKEN PUBLICATIONScontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Meeshiken Publications Private Limited
- ASHIKENcontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Hxco India Private Limited
- ALMADINA CHIKEN CORNERcontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Proprietor of Al- Madina Chiken Biryani Restaurant
- SahiKendracontains the name · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Manipal Business Solutions Private Limited
- HIKEEPsimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · Huizhou Aobang Technology Co., LTD.
- HIKE GLOBEsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Hike Globe Enterprises
- HIKE PLUSsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (V. Y.)
- HB - HIKEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (A. E. P.)
- NIT- HIKEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Evervital Lifesciences Private Limited
- HikEMMsimilar spelling · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Hikar Technomation Private Limited
- HIKERsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Nanobot Housewares Solutions PVT. LTD.
- Hike Stepssimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Ginni Creations
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about HIKEN
Is HIKEN a registered trademark?
HIKEN has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 13 December 2021). 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 HIKEN trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of R.K Industries; plus 1 individual applicant.
Can I register a trademark similar to HIKEN?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9, 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.