2 applications named Wat a Proof
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6359802Wat a Proof | 2Paints and coatings | Chowgule Construction Chemicals Private Limited | 21 March 2024 | No. 216729 July 2024 | closed29 November 2024 |
| 6359803Wat a Proof | 19Building materials | Chowgule Construction Chemicals Private Limited | 21 March 2024 | No. 21556 May 2024 | closed6 September 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 2: Paints and coatings · application 6359802
Sealants (paints); Polyurethane coatings and finishes (paints); Anti-corrosive coatings (paints); Coating compositions having proofing properties (paints or oils); Coatings for proofing and protection (except chemicals); Non-metallic proofing materials in the nature of paint; Preparations for use as proofing coatings on surfaces of buildings and structures (paints); Coating compositions for application on…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 19: Building materials · application 6359803
Binding material; Bonding mortar for use in buildings; Coatings [building materials]; Coating compositions having proofing properties; Preparations for use as proofing coatings on surfaces of buildings and structures; proofing membranes for application by spraying; Building materials of artificial stone, natural stone, glass, plastics, wood; Building panels and stone; Buildings, not of metal; Castings; Ceilings…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Wat a Proof"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 2 (paints and coatings) and class 19 (building materials), 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 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 6 (metal goods) and class 17 (rubber and insulating materials), 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. "Wat a Proof" 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
- Heat Proof Adhesive logosimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Super Bond Adhesives PVT LTD
- WATER PROOF logosimilar spelling · class 2 (Paints and coatings) · Individual applicant (F. M.)
- BOILING WATER PROOF HDF logosimilar spelling · class 19 (Building materials) · Crosta Panels
- 100% Water Proof; UV Treated logosimilar spelling · class 22 (Ropes, nets and tents) · Proprietor of : Pearl Polymers
- WATER PROOF OUTLINE logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (M. N. P.)
- 1009 Water Proof logosimilar spelling · class 22 (Ropes, nets and tents) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- 100% Water Proof logosimilar spelling · class 22 (Ropes, nets and tents) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- WATER PROOF PAPER logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Carborundum Universal Limited
- WATER PROOF REGMAAR logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Milton Paper Products
- Weatherproof & Waterproof logosimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Kingston Multi Products India Private LTD.
- WATER & TERMITE PROOF ADHESIVE logosimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (P. G. 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 Wat a Proof
Is Wat a Proof a registered trademark?
Wat a Proof has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 29 July 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 Wat a Proof trademark?
As advertised: Chowgule Construction Chemicals Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to Wat a Proof?
Not for the same or related goods in class 2, class 19: 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.