Is POCKET trademarked in India?

29 applications named POCKET

Goods and services claimed

Can I use or register "POCKET"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 1 (chemicals), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 9 (electronics and software), class 10 (medical devices), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 28 (toys, games and sports), class 34 (tobacco and smokers' articles), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate), class 38 (telecommunications), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), class 41 (education and entertainment), class 42 (software, it and design services), class 43 (food services and accommodation) and class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), 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. "POCKET" appears in 16 classes; the other 29 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 8 similar names in the same classes (below).

Similar names in the journal

• PocketStylistcontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Pocketstylists Technologies Private Limited
• POCKETSTYLLcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (V. K. D.)
• POCKETCASHcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Roadway Solutions (I) PVT LTD
• POCKETEVScontains the name · class 12 (Vehicles) · Individual applicant (J. P.)
• POCKET PUFFcontains the name · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Pac Cosmetics Private Limited
• BACKPOCKETcontains the name · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (H. W.)
• Packets to Pocketscontains the name · class 38 (Telecommunications) · Individual applicant (A. G.)
• THE POCKET SCHOOLcontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (A. S.)
• POCKET PLUScontains the name · class 42 (Software, IT and design services) · Individual applicant (P. M.)
• PAC POCKET PUFFcontains the name · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Pac Cosmetics Private Limited
• GOES LIKE ROCKET, EASY ON POCKETcontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Matter Motor Works Private Limited
• EATEN POCKETScontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (S. M.)

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

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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.