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Is HOFNIL trademarked in India?

3 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 1, 2, 35 · latest 20 October 2025

Yes, "HOFNIL" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 3 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 19 May 2025 and 20 October 2025, in class 1 (chemicals), class 2 (paints and coatings) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), by Sk Minerals & Additives Limited. The opposition windows have closed.

3 applications named HOFNIL

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6461605HOFNIL 35Advertising, business and retail Sk Minerals & Additives Limited 3 June 2024 No. 223120 October 2025 closed20 February 2026
6461603HOFNIL 1Chemicals Sk Minerals & Additives Limited 3 June 2024 No. 220919 May 2025 closed19 September 2025
6461606HOFNIL 2Paints and coatings Sk Minerals & Additives Limited 3 June 2024 No. 220919 May 2025 closed19 September 2025

Goods and services claimed

Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6461605

Advertising, business management, organization and administration office functions related to Chemicals used for fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions, FR (Flame Retardant) product that used for flame resistant as included in Class 35.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 1: Chemicals · application 6461603

Mainly Manufacturing of Chemicals used for fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions, FR (Flame Retardant) product that used for flame resistant as included in Class 1.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 2: Paints and coatings · application 6461606

Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of FR (FlameRetardant) product that is used for flame resistant as included in Class 2.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "HOFNIL"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 2 (paints and coatings) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 19 (building materials) and class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), 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. "HOFNIL" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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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Questions about HOFNIL

Is HOFNIL a registered trademark?

HOFNIL has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 20 October 2025). 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 HOFNIL trademark?

As advertised: Sk Minerals & Additives Limited.

Can I register a trademark similar to HOFNIL?

Not for the same or related goods in class 1, class 2, class 35: 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.

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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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