Trademark Class 29 Dairy, Meat, Poultry and Processed Foods

Introduction to Trademark 29

Trademark Class 29 is the domain of cooking delights, featuring products such as meats, poultry, and processed foods. It includes ingredients used in many recipes, catering to both home cooks and professional chefs. From savory cuts of meat to delicious processed foods, this class is where flavors come to life on our plates.

This class encompasses a wide range of products such as Meat, fish, poultry, and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried, and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and other milk products; oils and fats for food that excite the taste buds and inspire culinary creativity. It mainly includes foodstuffs of animal origin, as well as vegetables and other horticultural comestible products that are prepared or preserved for consumption.

 Let us discuss the products covered under Trademark Class 29  briefly:

a. Meat and Meat Products: This includes fresh meats and poultry, such as beef, chicken, lamb, and turkey. preserved, frozen, and processed meat, Meat extracts, etc.

Example: Venky’s is a prominent Indian brand specializing in poultry and meat products, offering fresh and processed chicken, various types of eggs, and ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meat products, etc.

b. Preserved, Dried, and Cooked Fruits and Vegetables: This covers canned fruits and vegetables, dried fruits and vegetables, Pickles, etc.

Example: MTR Foods provides cooked and preserved foods, including vegetables and fruits in ready-to-eat formats.

c. Jellies, Jams, and Fruit-based Spreads: This includes Jellies, jams, marmalades, and fruit preserves etc

Example: Kissan is a well-known Indian brand offering a range of preserved and processed foods, including fruit jams, tomato ketchup, and various pickles etc.

d. Milk and Milk Products: This includes Fresh milk, cream, and milk substitutes, Dairy products like butter, cheese, yogurt, and curd, Condensed and powdered milk, etc

Example: Chitale is a prominent Indian brand known for its high-quality dairy products, including fresh milk, curd, paneer, and butter.

e. Edible Oils and Fats This covers Cooking oils (vegetable oils, olive oil, etc.) Margarine and other substitutes for butter

Example: Fortune is a well-known Indian brand that offers a variety of food products, including cooking Oils such as various types of edible oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, and rice bran oil, Ghee clarified butter.

Inclusions and Exclusions under Trademark Class 29

Trademark Class 29 covers a wide range of products as discussed above. Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific items included and excluded from this classification.

Specific Inclusions in Trademark Class 29:

✔ Meat, fish-, fruit- or vegetable-based food.

✔ Edible insects

✔ Milk beverages with milk predominating.

✔ Milk substitutes, for example, almond milk, coconut milk, peanut milk, rice milk, and soya milk.

✔ Preserved mushrooms

✔ Pulses and nuts prepared for human consumption.

✔ Seeds prepared for human consumption, not being seasonings or flavourings.

Specific Exclusions in Trademark Class 29:

✘ Oils and fats, other than for food, for example, essential oils (Class 3), industrial oil (Class 4), and castor oil for medical purposes (Class 5).

✘ Baby food (Class 5)

✘ Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical use (Class 5).

✘ Dietary supplements (Class 5).

✘ Salad dressings (Class 30)

✘ Processed seeds for use as a seasoning (Class 30).

✘ Chocolate-coated nuts (Class 30).

✘ Fresh and unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds (Class 31).

✘ Foodstuffs for animals (Class 31).

✘ Live animals (Class 31)

✘ Seeds for planting (Class 31).

Steps involved in registering Trademark under Class 29

• Initial Trademark Search for Trademark Class 29

Before starting with the registration process under Trademark Class 29, a detailed Trademark Search is required to be conducted to ensure that the proposed trademark is unique and does not conflict with existing trademarks under Trademark Class 29. Search can be carried out online through the official website of the Trademarks Registry (https://tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch).

• Prepare and Draft the Trademark Application for Trademark Class 29

For preparing and drafting the trademark application form (TM-A), the following information and documents are required to be collated:

• A clear representation of the trademark 
• Details of the applicant, including name, address, and nationality
• Description of goods or services associated with the trademark
• Date of first use (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney (if filed through an attorney)
• Digital Signature of the Applicant 

The application can be filed online through the official website or a physical application can be submitted at the nearest Trademarks Registry office.

• Submit the Application for Trademark Class 29

The trademark application can be submitted online or offline by paying the requisite fees. The fee varies depending on whether you’re an individual, a startup, a small enterprise, or a large corporation. 

• Examination by the Trademarks Registry

The Trademarks Registry will review the application to ensure it complies with the relevant laws and regulations. They will assess the distinctiveness of the mark, potential conflicts, and other requirements.

• Publication in the Trademarks Journal

If the Registrar finds no objections or issues with your application, your trademark will be published in the Trademarks Journal. This publication allows interested parties to oppose the registration within a specific period (usually four months).

• Objection and Opposition Period

During the publication period, objections or oppositions can be filed by third parties against the proposed trademark. If an objection is filed, the opportunity to respond shall be granted.

• Registration Certificate of Trademark Class 29

If there are no valid objections or if you successfully resolve any objections, the Registrar will issue a Certificate of Registration for trademark under Class 29. This certificate confirms your exclusive rights to the mark within Trademark Class 29.

Detailed List of goods classified under Trademark Class 29

Conclusion on Trademark Class 29

Trademark Class 29 encompasses a variety of products such as meat, fish, poultry, and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried, and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, and compotes; eggs, milk, and milk products; as well as edible oils and fats, etc. As food preferences change and culinary innovation progresses, proper classification and trademark protection under Class 29 is vital for establishing brand recognition and reliability. 

For businesses operating in the Meats and Processed foods industry, securing a trademark in Class 29 is essential to distinguish themselves in a competitive market and reflect the brand’s commitment to providing quality, flavor, and satisfaction. To explore other trademark classes, refer to the ” Trademark Class List 1 to 45 ”. Ensure your trademark is protected with expert assistance from Registration Arena. 

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