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Is Black&White trademarked in India?

4 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 3, 20, 32 · latest 10 August 2026

Yes, "Black&White" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 4 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 8 November 2021 and 10 August 2026, in class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 20 (furniture) and class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), by Diageo Brands B.V. and 2 individual applicants. Of these, 2 are logos whose text we read as "Black&White". The opposition window is open until 10 December 2026.

4 applications named Black&White

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6976238logo mark 32Beverages, non-alcoholic Diageo Brands B.V. 25 April 2025 No. 227310 August 2026 openuntil 10 December 2026
4093534logo mark 3Cosmetics and cleaning Individual applicant (R. N.) 15 January 2019 No. 21167 August 2023 closed7 December 2023
5393067Black&White 20Furniture Individual applicant (S. R. M.) 1 April 2022 No. 208716 January 2023 closed16 May 2023
5162593BLACK & WHITE 32Beverages, non-alcoholic Diageo Brands B.V. 6 October 2021 No. 20258 November 2021 closed8 March 2022
Opposition window open until 10 December 2026. 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 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 6976238

Soda, packaged drinking water and other non-alcoholic beverages

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 4093534

IR DIVISION Non-medicated cosmetics not including colour cosmetics (make-up, nail polish and lipsticks); deodorants and antiperspirants for personal use.

Proposed to be used · full journal entry

Class 20: Furniture · application 5393067

DOORS FOR FURNITURE AND ARTICLES MADE OF WOOD,FURNITURE; FURNITURE FOR HOUSE, GARDEN, OFFICE AND BUSINESS PLACES; FURNITURE FRAMES; BEDS, MATTRESSES, PILLOWS, BOLSTERS, CUSHIONS,MIRRORS; PICTURE FRAMES AND SUPPORTS; FURNITURE CASTERS ; FURNITURE CHEST; FURNITURE FITTINGS ; WALL UNITS; WARDROBES; CURTAINS HOLDERS AND RINGS; INFANTS’ CRADLES; SOFA AND SOFA FRAMES; INDOOR BLINDS, VENETIAN BLINDS; ARTICLES (NOT…

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 5162593

Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other non- alcoholic preparations for making beverages

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Black&White"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 20 (furniture) and class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) and class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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. "Black&White" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 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).

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Questions about Black&White

Is Black&White a registered trademark?

Black&White has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (4 applications, latest on 10 August 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 Black&White trademark?

As advertised: Diageo Brands B.V.; plus 2 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to Black&White?

Not for the same or related goods in class 3, class 20, class 32: 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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