3 applications named FLAMIN’ HOT
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5136346FLAMIN’ HOT | 29Meat, dairy and processed food | Balaji Wafers Private Limited | 17 September 2021 | No. 20387 February 2022 | closed7 June 2022 |
| 5136347FLAMIN’ HOT | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Balaji Wafers Private Limited | 17 September 2021 | No. 20387 February 2022 | closed7 June 2022 |
| 5136348FLAMIN’ HOT | 35Advertising, business and retail | Balaji Wafers Private Limited | 17 September 2021 | No. 20387 February 2022 | closed7 June 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 5136346
POTATO CHIPS INCLUDED IN CLASS 29
Use claimed since 09/01/2019 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5136347
NACHOS [TORTILLA CHIPS]; CEREAL-BASED SNACKS INCLUDED IN CLASS 30
Use claimed since 09/01/2019 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5136348
RETAIL, WHOLE SALE, IMPORT, EXPORT, ONLINE MARKETING, ONLINE ORDERING SERVICES IN RESPECT OF GOODS NACHOS [TORTILLA CHIPS]; CEREAL-BASED SNACKS; INCLUDED IN CLASS 35
Use claimed since 09/01/2019 · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "FLAMIN’ HOT"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and 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 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 43 (food services and accommodation), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic) and class 9 (electronics and software), 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. "FLAMIN’ HOT" 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).
Similar names in the journal
- MTN DEW FLAMIN' HOTcontains the name · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Pepsico, INC.
- FLAMIN' CHILLI logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Balaji Wafers Private Limited
- HOT FLAVOURS logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (B. P.)
- flamin' Chillti logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Balaji Wafers Private Limited
- THE FLAMING HOPEsimilar spelling · class 4 (Fuels, oils and candles) · The Flaming Hope
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about FLAMIN’ HOT
Is FLAMIN’ HOT a registered trademark?
FLAMIN’ HOT has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 7 February 2022). 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 FLAMIN’ HOT trademark?
As advertised: Balaji Wafers Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to FLAMIN’ HOT?
Not for the same or related goods in class 29, class 30, 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.