A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY Trademark (Class 41) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 25/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-25 · Last updated 25 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Entertainment services in the nature of television series, short form entertainment content, videos and podcasts featuring drama; providing a website, images and non-downloadable videos in the field of news and entertainment via the internet, mobile and wireless networks.
Owner
- Name
- NBCU Television Holding LLC Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, California 91608, USA
- *********rks(at)fiduslawchambers.com
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
Other trademarks by this owner
2 other marks filed under NBCU Television Holding LLC Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENT ALIEN TM #5888997 · Filed 12/04/2023 | 5888997 | Class 41 | Registered |
| GASLIT TM #5376876 · Filed 21/03/2022 | 5376876 | Class 41 | Registered |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 21 Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Journal Copy | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 3 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 6 Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 16 Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 16 Sep 2023 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Notice | 14402794 | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Opposition Counter Statement | 15365159 | 5 Jun 2023 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- FIDUS LAW CHAMBERS[19842]
- Address
- *****, Mahagun Maestro Plot No(dot) F21A Sector 50 Noida - 201301
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 06/10/2022 | [1190267] | [861029] | FRIENDS COPY UDYOG. 56/1, K. M. STONE, D.M. ROAD, PALWAL-121102, HARYANA. |
What does this status mean?
A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY has been opposed by a third party in Class 41. The applicant must file a counter-statement and defend the mark, or it will be deemed abandoned. Oppositions can be contested with the right support.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY (Application No. 5376877) is owned by (1) NBCU Television Holding 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 A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY is "Opposed". It was filed on 21/03/2022 at DELHI in Class 41. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY is filed in Class 41, covering: Entertainment services in the nature of television series, short form entertainment content, videos and podcasts featuring drama; providing a website, images and non-downloadable videos in the field of news and entertainment via the internet, mobile and wireless networks.
A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY covers: Entertainment services in the nature of television series, short form entertainment content, videos and podcasts featuring drama; providing a website, images and non-downloadable videos in the field of news and entertainment via the internet, mobile and wireless networks.
The exact word "A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5376877. 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. A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY (App #5376877) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY 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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