1 application named SPOTLINE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5539563SPOTLINE | 35Advertising, business and retail | Individual applicant (A. A. P.) | 21 July 2022 | No. 21464 March 2024 | closed4 July 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5539563
Retail services relating to Mobile Phones, Tabs, Laptops, Desktops, Led Television, closed-circuit television Systems,Network Switches, Inverters, Accessories and Security System Products
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SPOTLINE"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 9 (electronics and software), class 42 (software, it and design services), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), 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. "SPOTLINE" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- Spotlight Salonsimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
- Spotlightsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Farmova Chemicals & Fertilizers Private Limited
- GEOJIT SPOTLIGHTsimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Geojit Financial Services Limited
- SANFE SPOTLITEsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Redroomtechnology Private Limited
- SPOTLITEsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Roma Pharma PVT LTD
- DRx SpotLite logosimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · [International Registration No. : 1489505]
- Our Spotlight" logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Way 2 Media Network Private Limited
- RFD LINE SPORTS logosimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Red Line Sports LLP
- HOTLINEsimilar spelling · class 4 (Fuels, oils and candles) · Proprietor of Maac Lubes India
- SPOTLUXsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of Shivansh Trade
- SPOTLETsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Spotlet Solutions Private Limited
- Acne Spotsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Medwork Pharma Private 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 SPOTLINE
Is SPOTLINE a registered trademark?
SPOTLINE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 4 March 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 SPOTLINE trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to SPOTLINE?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35: 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.