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AB TV Trademark (Class 38) — Refused Status & Details

RefusedClass 38Filed 06/10/2021WORD

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Last updated 22 May 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
AB TVWORD
Application No.
5161735
Filed
06/10/2021
Status
Refused
Class(es)
Class 38
TM Office
CHENNAI
Owner's state
Karnataka
TM type
WORD
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Goods & Services

Class 38

SATELLITE TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES; BROADCASTING OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMES; NEWS AGENCY SERVICES; BROADCASTING OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMES, MOTION PICTURE FILMS, AND OTHER AUDIOVISUAL AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT; TELEVISION TRANSMISSION SERVICES; RADIO AND TELEVISION TRANSMISSION SERVICES; TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES FOR MOBILE TELEPHONES; VIDEO, AUDIO AND TELEVISION STREAMING SERVICES; TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES; PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS TO VIDEO AND AUDIO CONTENT; PROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS TO THE INTERNET.

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Owner

Name
ARJUN HANUMATAPPA BANDI Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
Address
*****, BELGAUM - 591102, KARNATAKA, INDIA
State
Karnataka
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Application Timeline

Application filed
06/10/2021
Filed via e-Filing
Awaiting registration
Current status: Refused
IP India record refreshed
22/05/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Uploaded Documents

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

#DocumentDate
1TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION)6 Oct 2021
2Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R)11 Nov 2021
3Authorization Letter13 Jun 2023
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Correspondence and Notices

6 notices issued by the Registry on this application.

#SubjectCorres. No.Date
1EXAMINATION REPORT1236096323 Oct 2021
2Hearing Notice (Show Cause)1436981521 Nov 2022
3Hearing Notice (Show Cause)1524469615 May 2023
4Hearing Notice (Show Cause)167291465 Dec 2023
5Hearing Notice (Show Cause)170766919 Jan 2024
6Tribunal Refused Notice for : 51617351723671929 Jan 2024
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
e-Filing
Category
TRADE MARK
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Attorney / IP Agent

Name & code
LE INTELLIGENSIA[12275]
Address
*****
Refused

What does this status mean?

AB TV was refused registration in Class 38 after examination or a hearing. The decision can sometimes be appealed, or a fresh, amended application filed.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark AB TV (Application No. 5161735) is owned by (1) ARJUN HANUMATAPPA BANDI Single Firm, 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 AB TV is "Refused". It was filed on 06/10/2021 at CHENNAI in Class 38. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

AB TV is filed in Class 38, covering: SATELLITE TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES; BROADCASTING OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMES; NEWS AGENCY SERVICES; BROADCASTING OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMES, MOTION PICTURE FILMS, AND OTHER AUDIOVISUAL AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT; TELEVISION TRANSMISSION SERVICES; RADIO AND TELEVISION TRANSMISSION SERVICES; TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES FOR MOBILE TELEPHONES; VIDEO, AUDIO AND TELEVISION STREAMING SERVICES; TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES; PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS TO VIDEO AND AUDIO CONTENT; PROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS TO THE INTERNET.

AB TV covers: SATELLITE TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES; BROADCASTING OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMES; NEWS AGENCY SERVICES; BROADCASTING OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMES, MOTION PICTURE FILMS, AND OTHER AUDIOVISUAL AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT; TELEVISION TRANSMISSION SERVICES; RADIO AND TELEVISION TRANSMISSION SERVICES; TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES FOR MOBILE TELEPHONES; VIDEO, AUDIO AND TELEVISION STREAMING SERVICES; TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES; PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS TO VIDEO AND AUDIO CONTENT; PROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS TO THE INTERNET.

The exact word "AB TV" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5161735. 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. AB TV (App #5161735) is currently in status "Refused" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.

If AB TV 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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