2 applications named THE DOTT'S
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5750407THE DOTT'S | 35Advertising, business and retail | The Dott's | 4 January 2023 | No. 220017 March 2025 | closed17 July 2025 |
| 5750405THE DOTT'S | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | The Dott's | 4 January 2023 | No. 219327 January 2025 | closed27 May 2025 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5750407
PROVIDING SERVICES OF RETAILING, WHOLESALING, DISTRIBUTORS, MARKETING, TRADING, FRANCHISE, STOCKIEST, IMPORTS & EXPORTS OF READYMADE GARMENTS
Use claimed since 12/09/2017 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 5750405
READYMADE GARMENTS
Use claimed since 12/09/2017 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "THE DOTT'S"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear) and 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 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics), class 14 (jewellery and watches) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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 DOTT'S" 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. We already see 5 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- THE DOT logocontains the name · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Shri Harini Media Limited
- Beyond the Dot.similar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Simpleenergy Private Limited
- THE DOTS by Minnasimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (M. J.)
- The Dotssimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Scoopz Entertainment Private Limited
- UNITING THE DOTSsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (C. S. N.)
- The D'ssimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (D. P.)
- The Doer's Mediasimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (D. S.)
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 DOTT'S
Is THE DOTT'S a registered trademark?
THE DOTT'S has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 17 March 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 DOTT'S trademark?
As advertised: The Dott's.
Can I register a trademark similar to THE DOTT'S?
Not for the same or related goods in class 25, 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.