2 applications named WCARE
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5406737WCARE | 25Clothing, footwear and headwear | Individual applicant (B.) | 12 April 2022 | No. 216729 July 2024 | closed29 November 2024 |
| 5023815logo mark | 99 | Individual applicant (R. N.) | 16 March 2021 | No. 213915 January 2024 | closed15 May 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 5406737
BOTTOMS [CLOTHING], BRAS, PANTIES, SLIPS, CAMISOLES, BLOOMERS, VESTS, THERMAL CLOTHING, SWIM WEAR, LEGGINGS, HOSIERY AND READYMADE GARMENTS, CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, HEADWEAR.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 99 · application 5023815
IR DIVISION Cl.7;Packing machines. Cl.10;Packaging, namely containers and covers adapted for surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments. Cl.17;Foils of plastics [semi-finished products]; multi-layer films with at least one plastic layer (semi-finished products); multi-layer films with at least one cellulose layer (semi-finished products); sheets of printable polypropylene; synthetic resins…
Proposed to be used · full journal entry
Can I use or register "WCARE"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), 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 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 24 (textiles and fabrics) and class 14 (jewellery and watches), 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. "WCARE" appears in 1 class; the other 44 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- W Caresame letters, spaced differently · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (K. K. K.)
- COWCARE WOUND HEALcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cowcare Pharmaceutical Private Limited
- FLOWCARE JEANScontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Zaxis Jeans
- NEWCAREcontains the name · class 9 (Electronics and software) · Proprietor of Arnav Enterprises
- COWCARE THELIOCUREcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cowcare Pharmaceutical Private Limited
- COWCARE TOPVIT-5contains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cowcare Pharmaceutical Private Limited
- COWCARE LIVO-BOOSTcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cowcare Pharmaceutical Private Limited
- COWCARE FERTIPHOScontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cowcare Pharmaceutical Private Limited
- COWCARE LIVO-BOOST SGcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cowcare Pharmaceutical Private Limited
- COWCARE GLU-CAL FORTEcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cowcare Pharmaceutical Private Limited
- COWCARE FITCALFcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cowcare Pharmaceutical Private Limited
- COWCARE MASTONILcontains the name · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Cowcare Pharmaceutical 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 WCARE
Is WCARE a registered trademark?
WCARE 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 WCARE trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to WCARE?
Not for the same or related goods in class 25: 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.