2 applications named W-CUT
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5767125W-CUT | 8Hand tools | Work & Bench Tools India Private Limited | 17 January 2023 | No. 211928 August 2023 | closed28 December 2023 |
| 5767126W-CUT | 7Machines and motors | Work & Bench Tools India Private Limited | 17 January 2023 | No. 211531 July 2023 | closed1 December 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 8: Hand tools · application 5767125
HAND OPERATED HYGIENIC AND BEAUTY IMPLEMENTS, CUTTING WHEELS, CUTTING DISCS, RAZORS, SIDE ARMS, EDGED WEAPONS, BLADES, CUTLERY, KNIVES, TABLE FORKS, SPOONS, SPANNER, CHOPPER, GREATER & KITCHEN TOOLS, SCRAPING TOOLS, HAND OPERATED TOOLS, EMERGENCY AND RESCUE HAND TOOLS, HACKSAW BLADES, CUTTING WHEELS, CUTTING DISCS, GRINDING WHEELS, HAND TOOLS AND ABRASIVE TOOLS AS INCLUDED IN CLASS
Use claimed since 29/08/2019 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 7: Machines and motors · application 5767126
Abrasive Grinding Wheels (Tools For Machines), Metal Cutters, Metal Cutting Machines, Abrasive Bits For Use Of Machines, Abrasive Discs (Machine Tools), Abrasive Instruments (Machines),Abrasive Sharpening Stones (Parts Of Machines),Abrasive Stones (Parts Of Machines),Abrasive Tools Being Parts Of Machines, Abrasive Wheels Being Parts For Machines, Non Woven Wheels, Circular Saw Blades Being Parts Of Machines,Saw…
Use claimed since 23/02/2019 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "W-CUT"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 7 (machines and motors) and class 8 (hand tools), 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 11 (lighting, heating and cooling), class 12 (vehicles), class 37 (construction, installation and repair) and class 21 (household and kitchenware), 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. "W-CUT" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- SEROW CUTcontains the name · class 11 (Lighting, heating and cooling) · Individual applicant (M. G.)
- REW CUT logocontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (P. M.)
- Cut Weed logosimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Voyage Agri Solutions Private Limited
- STAR CUTsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Rdm Surgical Private Limited
- SKY CUTsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (R. Y.)
- Chef's Cutsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Drools Pet Food Private Limited
- ETERNA CUTsimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Titan Company Limited
- FINAL CUTsimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Apple INC.
- V CUTsimilar spelling · class 16 (Paper, printing and stationery) · Printers Club Of India Limited
- TRU-CUTsimilar spelling · class 8 (Hand tools) · Tru-Cut Tools (India) PVT. LTD
- GRANO CUTsimilar spelling · class 7 (Machines and motors) · Proprietor of Joshi
- CUT-58similar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Classic Crop Care 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 W-CUT
Is W-CUT a registered trademark?
W-CUT has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 28 August 2023). 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 W-CUT trademark?
As advertised: Work & Bench Tools India Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to W-CUT?
Not for the same or related goods in class 7, class 8: 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.