1 application named THE HAPPY BEAN
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5088745THE HAPPY BEAN | 30Staples, spices and confectionery | Individual applicant (M. V. P.) | 14 August 2021 | No. 20166 September 2021 | closed6 January 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 30: Staples, spices and confectionery · application 5088745
Instant coffee, Coffee mixtures, Coffee [roasted, powdered, granulated, or in drinks], Instant tea, Tea mix powders, Tea mixtures, Ice cream, Instant ice cream mixes, Water ices, Bases for making milk shakes [flavourings], Chocolate beverages with milk, Cocoa beverages with milk, coffee beverages with milk, Edible spices, Pizza, Almond flour, Nut flours
Proposed to be used · Ahmedabad office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "THE HAPPY BEAN"?
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 HAPPY BEAN" 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 2 similar names in the same classes (below).
Similar names in the journal
- The Happy Beans Spreading Happinesscontains the name · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Individual applicant (A. G. P.)
- THE HAPPY BOXsimilar spelling · class 28 (Toys, games and sports) · Individual applicant (S. P.)
- PINAKI & HAPPY - THE BHOOT BANDHUSsimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · Viacom18 Media Private Limited
- THE HAPPY HIVE - PRE SCHOOLsimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (S.)
- THE HAPPY SAMOSAsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (P. S. M.)
- THE HAPPY PODsimilar spelling · class 24 (Textiles and fabrics) · La Cesta Ventures Private Limited
- The Happy Screenssimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Csp Enterprises
- THE HAPPY CULTURESsimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Velbiom Probiotics Private Limited
- THE HAPPY OVAsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Aesthetic Nutrition PVT LTD
- THE HAPPY OVARYsimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Aesthetic Nutrition PVT LTD
- The Happy Snapshotsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. C.)
- THE HAPPY HANGER logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (A. P.)
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 HAPPY BEAN
Is THE HAPPY BEAN a registered trademark?
THE HAPPY BEAN has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 6 September 2021). 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 HAPPY BEAN trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to THE HAPPY BEAN?
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.