Is PEPPER trademarked in India?

30 applications named PEPPER

Goods and services claimed

Can I use or register "PEPPER"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 9 (electronics and software), class 12 (vehicles), class 13 (firearms and fireworks), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), 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 38 (telecommunications), class 41 (education and entertainment), class 37 (construction, installation and repair) and class 4 (fuels, oils and candles), 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. "PEPPER" 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 6 similar names in the same classes (below).

Similar names in the journal

• Pepperthreadscontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (R. M.)
• peachnpeppercontains the name · class 27 (Carpets and floor coverings) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
• CHILLI PEPPERScontains the name · class 39 (Transport, logistics and travel) · Individual applicant (N. K.)
• PEPPER ROSEcontains the name · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Pepper Rose
• White Pepper - Dine Inncontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (A. J. S.)
• PEPPERTOMcontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Al Mafaz Trading Co
• SALT ‘N’ PEPPERcontains the name · class 44 (Medical, beauty and agricultural services) · Salt N Pepper
• PINK PEPPERcontains the name · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Proprietor of Pink Pepper Cosmetics
• FRIZE WHITE SPICY PEPPER MASALAcontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Abaad Masala & Co.
• FRIZE BLACK SPICY PEPPER MASALAcontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Abaad Masala & Co.
• Red Hot Chilli Pepperscontains the name · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · Radiant Manufacturers PVT. LTD.
• PEPPERFRY PEP HOMIEScontains the name · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Pepperfry Limited

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

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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.