1 application named HOTCARE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5539487HOTCARE | 10Medical devices | Albat Remedies LTD. | 21 July 2022 | No. 209513 March 2023 | closed13 July 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 10: Medical devices · application 5539487
Orthopedic Belts, Orthopedic Apparatus, Orthopedic Supports,Surgical Instruments, Abdominal Belts [For Medical Purposes], Medical Gowns, Walking Aids [For Medical Purposes], Gynecological Medical Instruments, Sterilization Units For Medical Instruments, Surgical And Medical Apparatus For Use In General, Orthopedic, Implant Surgery & Orthopedic Transplant, Medical Instruments For Treating Osteoarthritis…
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "HOTCARE"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 10 (medical devices), 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 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), class 9 (electronics and software) 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. "HOTCARE" 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- HOT CAREsame letters, spaced differently · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (M. N. O.)
- MATCARE HOSPITALsimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Matcare Wellness Private Limited
- PSP FOOTCAREsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (P. S.)
- HOTCASHsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (C. A.)
- BST Footcaresimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Taneja Footcare
- POTCAREsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Vigour Health Care PVT. LTD.
- HOTCABsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (P. C.)
- CLOTCAREsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Aishwarya Healthcare
- ROOTCARE logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (N. G. P.)
- BooTCARE logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (D. J.)
- FOOTCARE logosimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Orthofit Healthcare Private Limited
- care@home logosimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (V. C.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about HOTCARE
Is HOTCARE a registered trademark?
HOTCARE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 13 March 2023). 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 HOTCARE trademark?
As advertised: Albat Remedies LTD..
Can I register a trademark similar to HOTCARE?
Not for the same or related goods in class 10: 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.