Is Western HR Trademarked? India, Class 35

Yes, "Western HR" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 1 application under this name was advertised in the Trade Marks Journal on 21 September 2026, in class 35 (advertising, business and retail), by Western Human Resources Private Limited. The opposition window is open until 21 January 2027.

1 application named Western HR

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
6857148Western HR	35Advertising, business and retail	Western Human Resources Private Limited	14 February 2025	No. 227921 September 2026	openuntil 21 January 2027

Opposition window open until 21 January 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 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6857148

Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions, manpower supply, recruitment services, placements, contractual labour hiring, blue collar hiring, production management, all included in this class 35.

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Western HR"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 9 (electronics and software), class 42 (software, it and design services), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), 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. "Western HR" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).

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Similar names in the journal

WE STERN logocontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Bansal Army Stores
W ESTERN logocontains the name · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Western Ambica Properties Private Limited
western logocontains the name · class 20 (Furniture) · Western Plastech Private Limited
The Western Highlandssimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (K. T.)
Western Hill Musicsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (P. S.)
Western Harboursimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (W. H.)
Western Hub logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (D. G.)
Sarovar Western Holidays logosimilar spelling · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Sarovar Western Inn & Suites Private Limited
Western 3PLsimilar spelling · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Western Human Resources Private Limited
Western Controlsimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Western Control Automation Private Limited
WESTERN 7000similar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Western Cropscience PVT. LTD.
WESTERN SURBHIsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Western Cropscience PVT. LTD.

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

Questions about Western HR

Is Western HR a registered trademark?

Western HR has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 21 September 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 Western HR trademark?

As advertised: Western Human Resources Private Limited.

Can I register a trademark similar to Western HR?

Not for the same or related goods in class 35: 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 Western HR trademarked in India?