2 applications named HUM PAANCH
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6543349HUM PAANCH | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Individual applicant (V. M.) | 25 July 2024 | No. 22519 March 2026 | closed9 July 2026 |
| 5496660HUM PAANCH | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Individual applicant (S. G.) | 20 June 2022 | No. 21038 May 2023 | closed8 September 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 6543349
NAMKEEN, WAFFERS, PAPAD, FRYMUS, POPPED POPCORN, POTATO CHIPS, CORN CHIPS, RICE CHIPS, FLOUR AND PREPARATIONS MADE FROM CEREALS, GRAIN BASED SNACK FOODS AND READY TO EAT SNACK FOODS INCLUDED IN CLASS 30
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 5496660
WASHING SOAP, WASHING POWDER, TOILET CLEANER, LIQUID DETERGENT, FLOUR CLENER. Mark should be read as a whole.
Use claimed since 08/09/2021 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "HUM PAANCH"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning) and class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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. "HUM PAANCH" 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. We already see 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- PAANCH BHAIsimilar spelling · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Individual applicant (S. K. A.)
- 5 PAANCHsimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (S. J.)
- PAANCH logosimilar spelling · class 38 (Telecommunications) · Individual applicant (A. C.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about HUM PAANCH
Is HUM PAANCH a registered trademark?
HUM PAANCH has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 9 March 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 HUM PAANCH trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to HUM PAANCH?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3, class 30: 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.