1 application named KOTECH
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3715276KOTECH | 9Electronics and software | Individual applicant (U. K.) | 29 December 2017 | No. 20258 November 2021 | closed8 March 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 9: Electronics and software · application 3715276
ELECTRIC SWITCHES, ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES, METERS (RECORDING), AMMETERS AND VOLTMETERS, ELECTRIC RELAYS,THERMOSTAT, DISTRINUTION BOARDS, ALL BEING GOODS INCLUDED IN CLASS-9
Use claimed since 01/03/2017 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "KOTECH"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "KOTECH" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- SENKOTECH PRO MAXcontains the name · class 19 (Building materials) · Senkotech Industries Private Limited
- SENKOTECHcontains the name · class 19 (Building materials) · Senkotech Industries Private Limited
- Kotecha logocontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (K. D. K.)
- Inkotech logocontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Softpulse Infotech Private Limited
- Dukotech logocontains the name · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Dugar Coatech Private Limited
- OTECH logocontains the name · class 1 (Chemicals) · Otech Minerals And Polymers LLP
- UKKOTECH logocontains the name · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Ukkotech Tools India Private Limited
- Dr. Kotechas logocontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (K. M. K.)
- KOTECH COMBO logocontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of Aks Trading Co
- TECH KONNECTsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (M. T.)
- COSMOTECHsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Chitra Joseph
- TURNOTECHsimilar spelling · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Siddhi Polymers
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about KOTECH
Is KOTECH a registered trademark?
KOTECH has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 8 November 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 KOTECH trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to KOTECH?
Not for the same or related goods in class 9: 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.