1 application named Rice & Shine
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4640532Rice & Shine | 3Cosmetics and cleaning | Hibiscus Monkey LLP | 4 September 2020 | No. 21334 December 2023 | closed4 April 2024 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 4640532
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumery, essential oils; Bleaching preparations
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Rice & Shine"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), 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 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services) 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. "Rice & Shine" appears in 1 class; the other 44 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 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- RICE AND SHINE logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Sri Selvam Traders
- EVER SHINE REALTYsimilar spelling · class 36 (Finance, insurance and real estate) · Individual applicant (M. N.)
- SUPER FINE RICE logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Annapurna Bhandar
- RISE, SHINE, REPEAT! logosimilar spelling · class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) · Individual applicant (V. P. C.)
- SHINE REBORN logosimilar spelling · class 37 (Construction, installation and repair) · Royal Auto Detailer
- JASMINE RICE logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (T. S.)
- COCOZ RISE & SHINEsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Individual applicant (A. S.)
- RISE. SHINE logosimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (H. S. D.)
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Rice & Shine
Is Rice & Shine a registered trademark?
Rice & Shine has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 4 December 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 Rice & Shine trademark?
As advertised: Hibiscus Monkey LLP.
Can I register a trademark similar to Rice & Shine?
Not for the same or related goods in class 3: 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.