Is WATCO Trademarked? India, Class 2, 19

Yes, "WATCO" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal on 26 October 2026, in class 2 (paints and coatings) and class 19 (building materials), by Watco Uk Limited. The opposition window is open until 26 February 2027.

2 applications named WATCO

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
6786194WATCO	2Paints and coatings	Watco Uk Limited	2 January 2025	No. 228426 October 2026	openuntil 26 February 2027
6786194WATCO	19Building materials	Watco Uk Limited	2 January 2025	No. 228426 October 2026	openuntil 26 February 2027

Opposition window open until 26 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 2: Paints and coatings · application 6786194

Paints; floor, wall, and roof coating compositions, preservative dressings and sealants all in the nature of paint, for stone, concrete, cement, brick, masonry, wood and for metal surfaces.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 19: Building materials · application 6786194

Non-metallic materials for laying, repairing, and screeding floors, walls, roofs, and like surfaces.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "WATCO"?

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. "WATCO" 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 WATCO 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 "WATCO" is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 26 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

MACO WATCH logosimilar spelling · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Individual applicant (M. M. S.)
WATCHSTARsimilar spelling · class 18 (Leather, bags and luggage) · Individual applicant (A. K. R.)
RAMA WATCH CO.similar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Individual applicant (G. K.)
WATCHINGsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Jai Kudrat Enterprises
watchersimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Growtech Agri Science & Research PVT.LTD.
WATCH DOGsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Best Agrolife Limited
ECO WATERsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Prayas Beverages & Foods (OPC) Private Limited
CASE WATCHsimilar spelling · class 45 (Legal, security and personal services) · Manupatra Information Solutions Private Limited
WATCHERSsimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Frost Falcon Distilleries LTD.
Time Watchsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (S. C. P.)
Watchicsimilar spelling · class 14 (Jewellery and watches) · Creek Wearable Technology Co., LTD.
WATCHUXsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Mukul Textiles

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

Questions about WATCO

Is WATCO a registered trademark?

WATCO has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 26 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 WATCO trademark?

As advertised: Watco Uk Limited.

Can I register a trademark similar to WATCO?

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.

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