1 application named SPRINKLE OR SPREAD
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5277002SPRINKLE OR SPREAD | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Proprietor of Lipi Traders | 7 January 2022 | No. 204021 February 2022 | closed21 June 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5277002
Coffee; Frozen coffee; Brewed coffee; Coffee blends; Coffee extracts; Unroasted coffee; Coffee beverages; Coffee substitutes; Artificial coffee; Coffee essences; Coffee flavourings; Ground coffee; Instant coffee; Iced coffee; Decaffeinated coffee; Protein-enriched coffee; Coffee pods, filled; Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; Coffee bean beverages; Coffee-based drinks; Prepared coffee-based beverages…
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "SPRINKLE OR SPREAD"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In 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 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. "SPRINKLE OR SPREAD" 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
- Snackie Sprinklesimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Shrihari Agro Services
- SPRINKLEsimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Proprietor of Devi Krupa Soft Drinks
- Sprinkle Innsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (A. K.)
- KTC SPRINKLE logosimilar spelling · class 32 (Beverages, non-alcoholic) · Individual applicant (V. K. S.)
- SPRINKLE TWINKLE logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of Techman Exporters
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about SPRINKLE OR SPREAD
Is SPRINKLE OR SPREAD a registered trademark?
SPRINKLE OR SPREAD has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 21 February 2022). 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 SPRINKLE OR SPREAD trademark?
As advertised: Proprietor of Lipi Traders.
Can I register a trademark similar to SPRINKLE OR SPREAD?
Not for the same or related goods in 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.
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.