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Is SHORTBREAD trademarked in India?

2 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 16, 30 · latest 15 June 2026

Yes, "SHORTBREAD" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 25 May 2026 and 15 June 2026, in class 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), by Proprietor of Shortbread and Mrs. Bector’s Food Specialities LTD.. Of these, 1 is a logo whose text we read as "SHORTBREAD". The opposition windows have closed.

2 applications named SHORTBREAD

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
7335413SHORTBREAD 16Paper, printing and stationery Proprietor of Shortbread 12 November 2025 No. 226515 June 2026 closed15 October 2026
6751210logo mark 30Staples, spices and confectionery Mrs. Bector’s Food Specialities LTD. 11 December 2024 No. 226225 May 2026 closed25 September 2026

Goods and services claimed

Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 7335413

Canvas Paper, Painting canvas, Canvas boards, Canvas panels for artists, Stationery, Bookmarks, Stickers, Visiting Cards, Planners Acrylic, Paper Planners, Desk Accessories, Office Stationery, School Stationery, Pen Pencils, Eraser, advertisement Materials, Greeting Cards, Paper, Adhesives for stationery or household purpose, artist materials, Tissue paper, Paper bags, Paper trash bags, Paper sandwich bags, Paper…

Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry

Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 6751210

BISCUITS, COOKIES, RUSKS, BUNS, BREADS, PASTRY, CAKES, FLOUR BASED CONFECTIONARY AND OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, FLOUR BASED WAFERS AND ITS CONCOCTIONS, , COFFEE, TEA, COCOA, SUGAR, RICE, TAPIOCA, SAGO, ARTIFICIAL COFFEE; FLOUR AND PREPARATIONS MADE FROM CEREALS INCLUDED IN CLASS 30.

Proposed to be used · Delhi office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "SHORTBREAD"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 16 (paper, printing and stationery) and class 30 (staples, spices and confectionery), 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 41 (education and entertainment), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 9 (electronics and software) and class 42 (software, it and design services), 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. "SHORTBREAD" 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. We already see 1 similar name in the same class (below).

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Questions about SHORTBREAD

Is SHORTBREAD a registered trademark?

SHORTBREAD has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 15 June 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 SHORTBREAD trademark?

As advertised: Proprietor of Shortbread; Mrs. Bector’s Food Specialities LTD..

Can I register a trademark similar to SHORTBREAD?

Not for the same or related goods in class 16, class 30: 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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