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Is HOSTON trademarked in India?

2 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 3, 31 · latest 17 August 2026

Yes, "HOSTON" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 24 July 2023 and 17 August 2026, in class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning) and class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), by 2 individual applicants. Of these, 1 is a logo whose text we read as "HOSTON". The opposition window is open until 17 December 2026.

2 applications named HOSTON

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6658006HOSTON 3Cosmetics and cleaning Individual applicant (S. J.) 7 October 2024 No. 227417 August 2026 openuntil 17 December 2026
5783745logo mark 31Fresh produce and agriculture Individual applicant (K. D.) 28 January 2023 No. 211424 July 2023 closed24 November 2023
Opposition window open until 17 December 2026. 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 6658006

Cosmetic preparations for skin care, Hair oil, detergent, essential oils, perfumery, toiletries, Detergents included in class 3

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 31: Fresh produce and agriculture · application 5783745

ANIMAL FOOD, FOOD (PET -), DOG FOOD, PET FOOD, DOG FOODS, PET FOODSTUFFS, ANIMAL FOODSTUFFS, FOOD FOR ANIMALS, FOODSTUFF FOR ANIMALS, FOODSTUFF FOR DOGS, FOODSTUFFS FOR PETS, FOODSTUFFS FOR CATS, FOODSTUFFS FOR DOGS, PET FOOD FOR DOGS, FOOD PREPARATIONS FOR CATS, FOOD PREPARATIONS FOR DOGS, MILK-BASED ANIMAL FOODSTUFFS, FOODSTUFFS FOR PET ANIMALS, FORTIFIED FOOD SUBSTANCES FOR ANIMALS, FOODS FLAVOURED WITH CHICKEN…

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "HOSTON"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning) and class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), 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. "HOSTON" 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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Questions about HOSTON

Is HOSTON a registered trademark?

HOSTON has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 17 August 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 HOSTON trademark?

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 We do not publish individuals' names.

Can I register a trademark similar to HOSTON?

Not for the same or related goods in class 3, class 31: 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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