Apinex Trademark (Class 5) — Opposed 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
Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; Dietary supplements for human beings and animals; Plasters, materials for dressings; Material for stopping teeth, dental wax; Disinfectants; Preparations for destroying vermin; Fungicides, herbicides
Owner
- Name
- APIOS LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED Body Incorporate2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, MAHARASHTRA - 441111
- ****erveindia.com
- State
- Maharashtra
- MCA company
- Apios Lifesciences Private LimitedActiveCIN U24111MH2019PTC323957 · Incorporated 2019
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
4 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 29 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 23 Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Journal Copy | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 4 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 11 Jul 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
7 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12324876 | 16 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 16940842 | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 17446219 | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5152851 | 17541602 | 26 Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Opposition Notice | 19140301 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Opposition Counter Statement | 19140304 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Generate Report | 19320665 | 16 Dec 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- NEWTON REGINALD[25853]
- Address
- *****, Dhanammal Street Spurtank Road Chetpet Chennai - 600031
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 11/07/2024 | [1333572] | [1924003] | bioMérieux F-69280 MARCY L'ETOILE France |
What does this status mean?
Apinex has been opposed by a third party in Class 5. 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 Apinex (Application No. 5152851) is owned by (1) APIOS LIFESCIENCES, 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 Apinex is "Opposed". It was filed on 29/09/2021 at MUMBAI in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
Apinex is filed in Class 5, covering: Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; Dietary supplements for human beings and animals; Plasters, materials for dressings; Material for stopping teeth, dental wax; Disinfectants; Preparations for destroying vermin; Fungicides, herbicides.
Apinex covers: Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; Dietary supplements for human beings and animals; Plasters, materials for dressings; Material for stopping teeth, dental wax; Disinfectants; Preparations for destroying vermin; Fungicides, herbicides.
The exact word "Apinex" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5152851. 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. Apinex (App #5152851) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If Apinex 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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