2 applications named MOLOTOW
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6231374logo mark | 2Paints and coatings | Individual applicant (S. J.) | 22 December 2023 | No. 21388 January 2024 | closed8 May 2024 |
| 5743018MOLOTOW | 16Paper, printing and stationery | Individual applicant (S. J.) | 29 December 2022 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 2: Paints and coatings · application 6231374
Paints, varnishes, lacquers, Preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood, Colorants, dyes, Inks for printing, Spray paint aerosols for marking livestock, Decorative spray coatings [paints], Acrylic paints, Glitter for use in paint, Primer, Metallic printing inks, Inks for printing, marking and engraving, Raw natural resins, Metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 5743018
Writing pens, Writing implements [writing instruments], Writing instruments, Writing materials, Paint stick markers, Stick markers, Highlighting markers, Drawing instruments, Pencils, Stationery, Pens
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MOLOTOW"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 2 (paints and coatings) and class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), 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 19 (building materials), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 41 (education and entertainment) 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. "MOLOTOW" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- MOLOTOVsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Indospirit Beverages Private Limited
- Molotepsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Dey's Medical Stores Manufacturing Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MOLOTOW
Is MOLOTOW a registered trademark?
MOLOTOW has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 8 January 2024). 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 MOLOTOW trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to MOLOTOW?
Not for the same or related goods in class 2, class 16: 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.