API Trademark (Class 4) — Objected Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-22 · Last updated 22 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
INDUSTRIAL OIL AND GREASES; LUBRICANTS; DUST ABSORBING; WETTING AND BINDING COMPOSITIONS; FUELS (INCLUDING MOTOR SPIRIT) AND ILLUMINANTS; CANDLES; WICKS AS INCLUDED IN CLASS 4.
Owner
- Name
- NITIN AGRAWAL Single Firm4 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Uttar Pradesh-202412
- *********tri(at)gmail.com
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
2 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 20 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | REPLY TO NOTICE U/S 132 (MIS132) | 6 Jan 2026 |
Correspondence and Notices
3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12269259 | 6 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Notice U/s 132 in respect of TM Application No.5139849 Examination Report dated 06/10/2021 | 21427655 | 27 Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Marked for show cause hearing | 21513247 | 7 Jan 2026 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
API has received an examination objection in Class 4. A formal reply addressing the grounds raised must be filed — a well-drafted reply is often the difference between registration and refusal.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark API (Application No. 5139849) is owned by (1) NITIN AGRAWAL 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 API is "Objected". It was filed on 20/09/2021 at DELHI in Class 4. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
API is filed in Class 4, covering: INDUSTRIAL OIL AND GREASES; LUBRICANTS; DUST ABSORBING; WETTING AND BINDING COMPOSITIONS; FUELS (INCLUDING MOTOR SPIRIT) AND ILLUMINANTS; CANDLES; WICKS AS INCLUDED IN CLASS 4.
API covers: INDUSTRIAL OIL AND GREASES; LUBRICANTS; DUST ABSORBING; WETTING AND BINDING COMPOSITIONS; FUELS (INCLUDING MOTOR SPIRIT) AND ILLUMINANTS; CANDLES; WICKS AS INCLUDED IN CLASS 4.
The exact word "API" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5139849. 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. API (App #5139849) is currently in status "Objected" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If API 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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