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A MERRIAM-WEBSTER trademark artwork

A MERRIAM-WEBSTER Trademark (Class 16) — Registered Status & Details

RegisteredClass 16Filed 24/12/1965DEVICE

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
A MERRIAM-WEBSTERDEVICE
Application No.
232883
Filed
24/12/1965
Status
Registered
Class(es)
Class 16
TM Office
KOLKATA
Owner's state
West Bengal
TM type
DEVICE
Valid upto
24/12/2027
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 442-0 Dated : 01/11/1967
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Goods & Services

Class 16

"DICTIONARIES".

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Owner

Name
G. & C. MERRIAM COMPANY. Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
Address
*****, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(dot)
State
West Bengal
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Application Timeline

Application filed
24/12/1965
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
01/11/1967
Trade Marks Journal No. 442-0
Registration granted
27/04/1968
Certificate No. 91279
Next renewal due
24/12/2027
Indian trademarks must be renewed every 10 years. File TM-R 6-12 months ahead.
IP India record refreshed
09/07/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Uploaded Documents

24 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.

#DocumentDate
1Other Documents24 Dec 1965
2Certificate24 Dec 1965
3TM-124 Dec 1965
4Journal Copy24 Dec 1965
5Additional Representation Sheet24 Dec 1965
6Examination Report24 Dec 1965
7Search Report24 Dec 1965
8Note Sheet24 Dec 1965
9TM-564 Jan 1967
10TM-1226 Jun 1972
11TM-505 Jul 1972
12Correspondence24 May 1979
13Authorization Document (POA)24 May 1979
14O-3 Notice16 Oct 2017
15TM-R(RENEWAL OF TRADE MARK)17 Nov 2017
16Renewal Certificate4 Dec 2017
17Cover To Cover13 Dec 2019
18TM-P(ALTER OR SUBSTITUTE OF ADDRESS FOR SERVICE IN INDIA)26 Apr 2024
19TM-P(CHANGE NAME OF REGISTERED PROP/USER)13 Sep 2024
20Letters related to POST REGISTRATION14 Oct 2024
21Letters related to POST REGISTRATION19 Mar 2025
22Letters related to POST REGISTRATION19 Sep 2025
23Letters related to POST REGISTRATION23 Jan 2026
24Letters related to POST REGISTRATION8 Jun 2026
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Correspondence and Notices

2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.

#SubjectCorres. No.Date
1O3 NOTICE52031487 Oct 2017
2RENEWAL INTIMATION LETTER543360120 Nov 2017
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
01/01/1933
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
Registered

What does this status mean?

A MERRIAM-WEBSTER is a registered trademark in Class 16. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for "DICTIONARIES". and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 16? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark A MERRIAM-WEBSTER (Application No. 232883) is owned by (1) G. & C. MERRIAM ., 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 MERRIAM-WEBSTER is "Registered". It was filed on 24/12/1965 at KOLKATA in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

A MERRIAM-WEBSTER is filed in Class 16, covering: "DICTIONARIES".

A MERRIAM-WEBSTER covers: "DICTIONARIES".

The exact word "A MERRIAM-WEBSTER" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 232883. 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.

A MERRIAM-WEBSTER is valid up to 24/12/2027. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If A MERRIAM-WEBSTER 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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