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Is Minimal trademarked in India?

10 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 6, 9, 14, 16, 25, 29, 30, 42, 43 · latest 21 September 2026

Yes, "Minimal" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 10 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 11 April 2022 and 21 September 2026, in class 6 (metal goods), class 9 (electronics and software), class 14 (jewellery and watches), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 42 (software, it and design services) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), by Earthy Weaves Private Limited, Proprietor of Minimal Coffee, [International Registration No. : 1725282] and 6 individual applicants. Of these, 8 are logos whose text we read as "Minimal". The opposition window is open until 21 January 2027.

10 applications named Minimal

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
7318643logo mark 99 Individual applicant (R. N.) 29 September 2025 No. 227921 September 2026 openuntil 21 January 2027
6205139logo mark 25Clothing, footwear and headwear Earthy Weaves Private Limited 2 December 2023 No. 226225 May 2026 closed25 September 2026
6640398logo mark 43Food services and accommodation Proprietor of Minimal Coffee 25 September 2024 No. 225720 April 2026 closed20 August 2026
5910076logo mark 6Metal goods [International Registration No. : 1725282] 26 January 2023 No. 221423 June 2025 closed23 October 2025
6458227logo mark 9Electronics and software Individual applicant (L. S.) 30 May 2024 No. 221026 May 2025 closed26 September 2025
5557508logo mark 16Paper, printing and stationery Individual applicant (S. S.) 4 August 2022 No. 215429 April 2024 closed29 August 2024
6205143logo mark 14Jewellery and watches Earthy Weaves Private Limited 2 December 2023 No. 21464 March 2024 closed4 July 2024
5719186logo mark 42Software, IT and design services Individual applicant (M. S.) 13 December 2022 No. 213625 December 2023 closed25 April 2024
4376707Minimal 30Staples, spices and confectionery Individual applicant (R. G. S.) 13 December 2019 No. 209910 April 2023 closed10 August 2023
4835428MINIMAL 29Meat, dairy and processed food Individual applicant (S. K. A.) 26 January 2021 No. 204711 April 2022 closed11 August 2022
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 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 6205139

Clothing , Compostable clothing, Ski clothing, Woollen clothing, Work clothes, Clothes for sport, Beach clothes,Ready- madeclothes linings, Compostabele garments, Business attire, Gussets for bathing suits [parts of clothing], Clothing for men, women and children, Articles of clothing for theatrical use, Men's clothing, Clothing for gymnastics, Arm warmers [clothing], Ready-made clothing linings, Clothing for…

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 43: Food services and accommodation · application 6640398

Coffee and tea bars, Coffee and tea bar services, Serving of tea, coffee, cocoa, carbonated drinks or fruit juice beverages

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 6: Metal goods · application 5910076

IR DIVISION Common metals and their alloys; pipes and tubes of metal, ores, aluminum; sheets and plates of metal, i.e. aluminum; ores of metal, i.e. aluminum; ingots of base metal, i.e. aluminum; excluding metal windows, sliding doors, and casements.

Proposed to be used · full journal entry

Class 9: Electronics and software · application 6458227

Mobile phone covers, Phone ring stands, Cell phone battery chargers, Mobile phone cases, Cellular phone batteries

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 5557508

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 14: Jewellery and watches · application 6205143

Decorative brooches [jewelry], Ornamental pins made of precious metal, Key chains [split rings with trinket or decorative fob], Jewellery, Custom jewellery, Silver jewellery, Pearl jewellery, Jewellery rings, Crystal jewellery, Jewellery stickpins, Jewellery hatpins, Anklets [jewellery], Costume jewellery, Fashion jewellery, Precious jewellery, Necklaces [jewellery], Jewellery items, Jewellery ornaments, Jewellery…

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 42: Software, IT and design services · application 5719186

Logo Design, Branding, Graphic design, Motion design, Video editing, 3D design Web development, Web design, Digital Marketing, Social media management, Digital products, All type of Graphical templates,

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 4376707

Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; rice, pasta and noodles; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; vinegar, sauces and other condiments; ice (frozen water)

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "Minimal"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 6 (metal goods), class 9 (electronics and software), class 14 (jewellery and watches), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 42 (software, it and design services) and class 43 (food services and accommodation), 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 19 (building materials), class 20 (furniture), class 7 (machines and motors) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), 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. "Minimal" appears in 9 classes; the other 36 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 4 similar names in the same classes (below).

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Similar names in the journal

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Questions about Minimal

Is Minimal a registered trademark?

Minimal has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (10 applications, 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 Minimal trademark?

As advertised: Earthy Weaves Private Limited; Proprietor of Minimal Coffee; [International Registration No. : 1725282]; plus 6 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to Minimal?

Not for the same or related goods in class 6, class 9, class 14, class 16, class 25, class 29, class 30, class 42, class 43: 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.

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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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