Is K.W. Trademarked? India, Class 12

Yes, "K.W." has been applied for as a trademark in India. 1 application under this name was advertised in the Trade Marks Journal on 27 July 2026, in class 12 (vehicles), by K.W Bicycle Industries. The opposition window is open until 27 November 2026.

1 application named K.W.

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
6308679K.W.	12Vehicles	K.W Bicycle Industries	19 February 2024	No. 227127 July 2026	openuntil 27 November 2026

Opposition window open until 27 November 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 12: Vehicles · application 6308679

COMPLETE BICYCLE, AUTOMOBILE CHAINS, ROLLER CHAINS, CHAINS FOR BICYCLE, TRICYCLES, TRANSMISSION CHAINS FOR LAND VEHICLES. BICYCLE CHAIN, SADDLE FOR BICYCLE, CYCLES, MOTORCYCLES. CHAIN SPROCKET SETS, SPROCKET WHEEL, TOOTHED WHEELS, SPROCKET GEAR WHEELS.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "K.W."?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 12 (vehicles), 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 37 (construction, installation and repair), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 9 (electronics and software) and class 4 (fuels, oils and candles), 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. "K.W." 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).

Is K.W. 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 "K.W." is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 27 November 2026. 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

SA K.Wsame letters, spaced differently · class 12 (Vehicles) · Proprietor of S.A. Enteprise
K.W.S litesame letters, spaced differently · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (P. S.)
U.K.Wsame letters, spaced differently · class 6 (Metal goods) · Proprietor of Jai Ambey Steel Industries
K.W.S.same letters, spaced differently · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (P. S.)
R.K.Wsame letters, spaced differently · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Proprietor of R.K.W Riya Kitchenware
K W | 2 logosame letters, spaced differently · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Tss Consultancy PVT. LTD.
C K W | 2 2 logosame letters, spaced differently · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Tss Consultancy PVT. LTD.
HA W K F | R E logosame letters, spaced differently · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Nm Auto International
L [ N K W [ logosame letters, spaced differently · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)
A R K W | N logosame letters, spaced differently · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Arkwin Marketing Private Limited
D K W logosame letters, spaced differently · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Vastram Creations
K W E N T 0 logosame letters, spaced differently · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (A. A. J.)

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

Questions about K.W.

Is K.W. a registered trademark?

K.W. has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 27 July 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 K.W. trademark?

As advertised: K.W Bicycle Industries.

Can I register a trademark similar to K.W.?

Not for the same or related goods in class 12: 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.

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