Is TORTOIZ Trademarked? India, Class 32, 33

Yes, "TORTOIZ" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal on 19 October 2026, in class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic) and class 33 (alcoholic beverages), by 2 individual applicants. The opposition window is open until 19 February 2027.

2 applications named TORTOIZ

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
6949317TORTOIZ	32Beverages, non-alcoholic	Individual applicant (K. K. G.)	10 April 2025	No. 228319 October 2026	openuntil 19 February 2027
6949318TORTOIZ	33Alcoholic beverages	Individual applicant (K. K. G.)	10 April 2025	No. 228319 October 2026	openuntil 19 February 2027

Opposition window open until 19 February 2027. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 6949317

Beers; Non-alcoholic beverages; Mineral and aerated waters; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 33: Alcoholic beverages · application 6949318

Alcoholic beverages, except beers; Alcoholic preparations for making beverages

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "TORTOIZ"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic) and class 33 (alcoholic beverages), 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 43 (food services and accommodation) 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. "TORTOIZ" 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.

Is TORTOIZ your brand? Watch it freeWe read every weekly journal issue, logos included, and email you when a similar name is advertised, while you can still oppose it. Ask a Trademark AttorneyThink "TORTOIZ" is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 19 February 2027. Which class is mine?Describe your business and get the classes to file in, with the traps for your trade.

Similar names in the journal

TORTOIZYcontains the name · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (S. G.)
3 TORTOISEsimilar spelling · class 10 (Medical devices) · Proprietor of Fat Jon Biotech And Co
RABBIT & TORTOISEsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (A. Y.)
The Wise Tortoisesimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Pharmaxy Medicines Private Limited
TORTOISE HOMEsimilar spelling · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Sober Formulations PVT. LTD.
TORTOISEsimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Sober Formulations PVT. LTD.
TORTOISE TRADERS logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (V. R.)
TORTORsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Believe International Private Limited
Tortolious logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (K. D. M.)
TortOnE logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · H.P. Nutritions PVT. LTD.
TorToww Cafe logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Proprietor of Toptown Cafe
TORTOBBIT logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (K. P. J.)

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

Questions about TORTOIZ

Is TORTOIZ a registered trademark?

TORTOIZ has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 19 October 2026). 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 TORTOIZ trademark?

The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.

Can I register a trademark similar to TORTOIZ?

Not for the same or related goods in class 32, class 33: 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.

Is TORTOIZ trademarked in India?