HARDEE'S Trademark — Accepted Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 08/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-08 · Last updated 8 Jun 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- HARDEE'SWORD
- Application No.
- 6982527
- Filed
- 29/04/2025
- Status
- Accepted
- Class(es)
- —
- TM Office
- DELHI
- Owner's state
- Delhi
- TM type
- WORD
Goods & Services
Meat, hamburgers, hot dogs, fish, none being live; fish fillet, chicken, chicken breast fillet, pork, beef sausages, all prepared for human consumption; Bacon; French fries; French fried potatoes, hash brown potatoes; Cheese; onion rings; Cole slaw; prepared eggs; chili; whipped toppings; garden salads; milk and milk products; Vegetable juices for cooking; Frozen, preserved, dried and cooked vegetables and fruits; Prepared Olives; Edible oils and fats; Jellies, jams, compotes; Mixed dried fruits and nuts; Butter; Lemonade.
Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces, and other condiments; spices; ice; Food condiments; Food seasonings; Vegetable burger sandwiches; Meat products being in the form of burgers
Services for providing food and drink; restaurant services; catering services; take away food service; take away restaurant service; cafes; cafeterias services.
Owner
- Name
- Hardee’s Restaurants LLC Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- 6700 Tower Circle, Suite 1000, *****, Tennessee 37067, United States of America
- *********rks(at)indiaip.com
- State
- Delhi
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
12 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(MULTICLASS) | 29 Apr 2025 |
| 2 | TM-M(REQUEST SUBMITTING AUTHORISATION OF AGENT) | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 3 | TM-M(EXPEDITED EXAMINATION) | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 4 | REPLY TO FORMALITY CHECK(MIS-F) | 6 Nov 2025 |
| 5 | REPLY TO FORMALITY CHECK(MIS-F) | 6 Nov 2025 |
| 6 | TM-M(REQUEST SUBMITTING AUTHORISATION OF AGENT) | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 7 | LETTERS RELATED TO FORMAL HEARING (LFH) | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 8 | REPLY TO FORMALITY CHECK(MIS-F) | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 9 | TM-M(REQUEST SUBMITTING AUTHORISATION OF AGENT) | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Examination Report | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 11 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 | Authorization Letter | 10 Apr 2026 |
Correspondence and Notices
9 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application(6982527) Keep Pending | 21033219 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Application(6982527) Formal Hearing | 21140627 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Formal Hearing Notice for Application No. 6982527 | 21162380 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Formal Hearing Notice for Application No. 6982527 | 21303223 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 5 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 21573044 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Marked for show cause hearing | 21906808 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Hearing Notice for Application No. 6982527 | 21959239 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Re-Scheduled Hearing Notice for Application No. 6982527 | 22418353 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 6982527 | 22796676 | 4 Jun 2026 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 03/03/2000
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- LALL & SETHI[23687]
- Address
- *****, New Delhi 110049, India
What does this status mean?
HARDEE'S has been accepted by the examiner in this class and will be published in the Trade Marks Journal. Once advertised, an opposition window opens.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark HARDEE'S (Application No. 6982527) is owned by (1) Hardee’s Restaurants LLC, as recorded in the Indian Trademark Registry. Trademark ownership in India is determined by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
The current status of HARDEE'S is "Accepted". It was filed on 29/04/2025 at DELHI in Class N/A. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
HARDEE'S is filed in Class N/A, covering: Meat, hamburgers, hot dogs, fish, none being live; fish fillet, chicken, chicken breast fillet, pork, beef sausages, all prepared for human consumption; Bacon; French fries; French fried potatoes, hash brown potatoes; Cheese; onion rings; Cole slaw; prepared eggs; chili; whipped toppings; garden salads; milk and milk products; Vegetable juices for cooking; Frozen, preserved, dried and cooked vegetables and fruits; Prepared Olives; Edible oils and fats; Jellies, jams, compotes; Mixed dried fruits and nuts; Butter; Lemonade. Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces, and other condiments; spices; ice; Food condiments; Food seasonings; Vegetable burger sandwiches; Meat products being in the form of burgers [sandwiches]; salad dressings; pancakes; puddings; French toast; croissants; cookies, cakes and cheesecake; Ice cream; Frozen Yogurt; Biscuits; tacos, tortilla chips, burritos, hamburgers [sandwiches], cheeseburgers [sandwiches], Beef burgers [sandwiches]; Sandwiches containing chicken; fish sandwiches. Services for providing food and drink; restaurant services; catering services; take away food service; take away restaurant service; cafes; cafeterias services.
HARDEE'S covers: Meat, hamburgers, hot dogs, fish, none being live; fish fillet, chicken, chicken breast fillet, pork, beef sausages, all prepared for human consumption; Bacon; French fries; French fried potatoes, hash brown potatoes; Cheese; onion rings; Cole slaw; prepared eggs; chili; whipped toppings; garden salads; milk and milk products; Vegetable juices for cooking; Frozen, preserved, dried and cooked vegetables and fruits; Prepared Olives; Edible oils and fats; Jellies, jams, compotes; Mixed dried fruits and nuts; Butter; Lemonade. Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces, and other condiments; spices; ice; Food condiments; Food seasonings; Vegetable burger sandwiches; Meat products being in the form of burgers [sandwiches]; salad dressings; pancakes; puddings; French toast; croissants; cookies, cakes and cheesecake; Ice cream; Frozen Yogurt; Biscuits; tacos, tortilla chips, burritos, hamburgers [sandwiches], cheeseburgers [sandwiches], Beef burgers [sandwiches]; Sandwiches containing chicken; fish sandwiches. Services for providing food and drink; restaurant services; catering services; take away food service; take away restaurant service; cafes; cafeterias services.
The exact word "HARDEE'S" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 6982527. If you intend to use a similar mark for similar goods or services, you should conduct a comprehensive availability search and consult a trademark attorney before filing. Registerkaro offers a free availability check followed by professional filing.
Indian registered trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks. HARDEE'S (App #6982527) is currently in status "Accepted" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If HARDEE'S is in the "Advertised before Acceptance" or "Accepted & Advertised" stage, you have a 4-month window from publication in the Trade Marks Journal to file an opposition (Form TM-O) at the same Trade Marks Registry office. Grounds typically include prior rights, descriptiveness or bad faith. Registerkaro can prepare and file a Notice of Opposition for you.
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