3 applications named MUNCH BEES
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5518141MUNCH BEES | 43Food services and accommodation | Individual applicant (P. B.) | 6 July 2022 | No. 211026 June 2023 | closed26 October 2023 |
| 5518108MUNCH BEES | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Individual applicant (P. B.) | 6 July 2022 | No. 208930 January 2023 | closed30 May 2023 |
| 5518109MUNCH BEES | 32Beverages, non-alcoholic | Individual applicant (P. B.) | 6 July 2022 | No. 208930 January 2023 | closed30 May 2023 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 43: Food services and accommodation · application 5518141
Indian packed snacks subscription box comprising of services related to : A. Provision of food and drink includes all food and drink preparation, food and drink catering and other related services. B. Information, advice and reservation services for the provision of food and drink. C. Rental of furniture, linens, table settings, and equipment for the provision of food and drink
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5518108
Indian packed snacks subscription box comprising of Goods related to : A. Drinks including but not limited to Syrups and treacle like Ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets and beverages like Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes thereof. B. Food items of Convenience food and savoury snacks, baked goods, confectionery, chocolate and desserts like Bread, Pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits (cookies), cereal…
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Class 32: Beverages, non-alcoholic · application 5518109
Indian packed snacks subscription box comprising of Goods related to : A. Non-alcoholic beverages like Nut and soy based beverages. B. Flavoured carbonated beverages like juices, waters includes water bottles, juice bottles or cans, energy drinks, soft drinks, carbonated non-alcoholic drinks and its substitutes. C. Non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages.
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "MUNCH BEES"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 32 (beverages, non-alcoholic) 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 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 31 (fresh produce and agriculture) and class 33 (alcoholic beverages), 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. "MUNCH BEES" 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.
Similar names in the journal
- THE MUNCH BOXsimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Newverse Foods Private Limited
- MUNCH & BRUNCH logosimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Gm Foods
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about MUNCH BEES
Is MUNCH BEES a registered trademark?
MUNCH BEES has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 26 June 2023). 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 MUNCH BEES trademark?
The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to MUNCH BEES?
Not for the same or related goods in class 30, class 32, 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.
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.