Is MUFFINS Trademarked? India, Class 30, 42

Yes, "MUFFINS" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 3 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 9 January 2023 and 12 October 2026, in class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 42 (software, it and design services), by Proprietor of Salty Food Products and 2 individual applicants. Of these, 2 are logos whose text we read as "MUFFINS". The opposition window is open until 12 February 2027.

3 applications named MUFFINS

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
7269356MUFFINS	42Software, IT and design services	Individual applicant (D. L.)	1 October 2025	No. 228212 October 2026	openuntil 12 February 2027
5191170logo mark	30Staples, spices and confectionery	Individual applicant (J. S. D.)	28 October 2021	No. 215613 May 2024	closed13 September 2024
5546143logo mark	30Staples, spices and confectionery	Proprietor of Salty Food Products	26 July 2022	No. 20869 January 2023	closed9 May 2023

Opposition window open until 12 February 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 42: Software, IT and design services · application 7269356

Software as a service (SaaS); software development and production; Development and production of AI tools; Conducting and consulting on technical audits of AI-readiness and deployment; Producing strategic AI implementation strategies, plans and roadmaps; Consulting services in relation to AI tools development, production and integration.

Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5191170

Confectionery, Baked goods

Use claimed since 01/11/2017 · Mumbai office · full journal entry

Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5546143

Cakes, rusks, pastry, muffins, cake rusks, bakery items like biscuits, fans, bread, bread toasts, cookies; puffs; confectionery, namkeens, bhujia; saltish preparations; flour and preparations made from cereals, cereal-based snack foods; sweets; sohan cake; sohan papdi; papad; chips; wafers; flakes; macaroni; poha; pasta, snacks food including flour and preparation made from cereals, spices, fast food, chocolates…

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "MUFFINS"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic), class 43 (food services and accommodation) 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. "MUFFINS" 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.

Is MUFFINS your brand? Watch it freeWe read every weekly journal issue, logos included, and email you when a similar name is advertised, while you can still oppose it. Ask a Trademark AttorneyThink "MUFFINS" is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 12 February 2027. Which class is mine?Describe your business and get the classes to file in, with the traps for your trade.

Similar names in the journal

MUFFIN logocontains the name · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (R. N.)
THE MUFFIN MANsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (P. K. P.)
Muffin & Mollysimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Individual applicant (M. S.)
Muffil logosimilar spelling · class 20 (Furniture) · Individual applicant (A. S. D.)
MUFFIK logosimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (R. N.)

Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.

Questions about MUFFINS

Is MUFFINS a registered trademark?

MUFFINS has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 12 October 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 MUFFINS trademark?

As advertised: Proprietor of Salty Food Products; plus 2 individual applicants.

Can I register a trademark similar to MUFFINS?

Not for the same or related goods in class 30, class 42: 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.

Is MUFFINS trademarked in India?