2 applications named KWANZAA
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6541734KWANZAA | 35Advertising, business and retail | Kwanzaa Lifestyle Private Limited | 24 July 2024 | No. 226729 June 2026 | closed29 October 2026 |
| 5134792logo mark | 29Meat, dairy and processed food | Proprietor of Pep Foods India | 16 September 2021 | No. 226622 June 2026 | closed22 October 2026 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 6541734
Advertising, marketing, import, export, sales promotion, services of enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods provided by a retail store and wholesale outlets related to bags, backpacks, messenger bags, luggage organizers, wallets, laptop sleeves.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed food · application 5134792
Dry Fruits, jellies, jams, milk and milk products.
Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "KWANZAA"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food) 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 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture), class 43 (food services and accommodation) 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. "KWANZAA" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- kwanzacontains the name · class 31 (Fresh produce and agriculture) · Kamal Agro 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 KWANZAA
Is KWANZAA a registered trademark?
KWANZAA has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 29 June 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 KWANZAA trademark?
As advertised: Kwanzaa Lifestyle Private Limited; Proprietor of Pep Foods India.
Can I register a trademark similar to KWANZAA?
Not for the same or related goods in class 29, 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.