1 application named THE BLACK CAT
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6127670THE BLACK CAT | 43Food services and accommodation | Distinctive Recreation PVT. LTD. (Body Incorporated). | 27 September 2023 | No. 22037 April 2025 | closed7 August 2025 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 43: Food services and accommodation · application 6127670
Services for providing of food and drink; snack bars, like Pizza, Burger, Pasta, Garlic Bread, Crunch Cake & Indian foods, restaurants, bars, Provision of cafés and hotel services, restaurant take-out and delivery services and eateries of all kinds; provision of information, ratings, reviews and recommendations of restaurants, restaurant take-out and delivery services, bars, clubs, cafes, hotels; eateries…
Proposed to be used · Kolkata office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "THE BLACK CAT"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) 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. "THE BLACK CAT" 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
- Black Catcontains the name · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Individual applicant (S. M.)
- BLACKCATcontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Bhushan Enterprises
- THE BLACK logocontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (S. A. O.)
- THE BLACK CURRY logosimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (V. S. C.)
- HOTEL THE BLACK GOLDsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (P. A.)
- THE BLACK PARISsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (P. K. D.)
- THE BLACK PEARL TATTOO STUDIOsimilar spelling · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Individual applicant (B. P.)
- THE BLACK & WHITE CO.similar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · Dbs Lifestyle India PVT. LTD.
- THE BLACK LISTsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. T. R.)
- THE BLACK DOTsimilar spelling · class 26 (Lace, buttons and accessories) · Individual applicant (H. J.)
- THE BLACK BIRDsimilar spelling · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (K. C. P.)
- THE BLACK LEAFsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (Y. C.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about THE BLACK CAT
Is THE BLACK CAT a registered trademark?
THE BLACK CAT has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 7 April 2025). 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 THE BLACK CAT trademark?
As advertised: Distinctive Recreation PVT. LTD. (Body Incorporated)..
Can I register a trademark similar to THE BLACK CAT?
Not for the same or related goods in class 43: 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.