1 application named THE CHEF CO.
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5531394THE CHEF CO. | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Vlc Spices Private Limited | 15 July 2022 | No. 219617 February 2025 | closed17 June 2025 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5531394
Spices, Flavorings and seasonings, Food dressings [sauces], Salad dressings, Salad dressings containing cream, Pepper, Mayonnaise, Preserving foodstuffs (Salt for -), Sauces, Soya Sauces, Vinegar, Celery salt, Condiments, Dried and fresh pastas, noodles and dumplings, Tea, Coffee, Bread, Confectionery, Edible ices, Sugar, Honey, Treacle, Yeast, Baking powder, Salt, Mustard associated with application no. 5605836..
Proposed to be used · Mumbai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "THE CHEF CO."?
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. "THE CHEF CO." 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 3 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- THE CHEF COMPANYcontains the name · class 21 (Household and kitchenware) · Individual applicant (T. S.)
- The Chef logocontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (R. V.)
- The Chef Sutrasimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Krossstitch Designs Private Limited
- THE CHEF STORYsimilar spelling · class 99 () · Chef Story Home Appliances Private Limited
- THE CHEF PATISSIERsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (R. V.)
- for the chef in you logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of N B Food Service
- The Chef s Choice logosimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (K. G. S.)
- the CHEF HOUSE logosimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Dsr Chef House LLP
- WE THE CHEFSsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Individual applicant (A. C.)
- CHEF ON THE ROADsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Cheftzac Private Limited
- THE CHENGINEERsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (V.)
- The Chestnut Grovesimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Acorns Resort Private Limited
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about THE CHEF CO.
Is THE CHEF CO. a registered trademark?
THE CHEF CO. has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 17 February 2025). 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 THE CHEF CO. trademark?
As advertised: Vlc Spices Private Limited.
Can I register a trademark similar to THE CHEF CO.?
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.