BIRO MINOR Trademark (Class 16) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-09 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- BIRO MINORDEVICE
- Application No.
- 136406
- Filed
- 25/11/1948
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 16
- TM Office
- KOLKATA
- Owner's state
- West Bengal
- TM type
- DEVICE
- Valid upto
- 25/11/1955
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 81-0 Dated : 01/05/1950
Goods & Services
WRITING INSTRUMENTS AND PARTS THEREOF STANDS AND CASES THEREFOR NONE BEING INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES INK (STATIONERY) AND STATIONERY CRAYONS.
Owner
- Name
- THE MILES MARTIN PEN COMPANY LIMITED Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- State
- West Bengal
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
BIRO MINOR is a registered trademark in Class 16. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for WRITING INSTRUMENTS AND PARTS THEREOF STANDS AND CASES THEREFOR NONE BEING INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES INK (STATIONERY) AND STATIONERY CRAYONS. 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.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark BIRO MINOR (Application No. 136406) is owned by (1) THE MILES MARTIN PEN, 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 BIRO MINOR is "Registered". It was filed on 25/11/1948 at KOLKATA in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
BIRO MINOR is filed in Class 16, covering: WRITING INSTRUMENTS AND PARTS THEREOF STANDS AND CASES THEREFOR NONE BEING INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES INK (STATIONERY) AND STATIONERY CRAYONS.
BIRO MINOR covers: WRITING INSTRUMENTS AND PARTS THEREOF STANDS AND CASES THEREFOR NONE BEING INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES INK (STATIONERY) AND STATIONERY CRAYONS.
The exact word "BIRO MINOR" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 136406. 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.
BIRO MINOR is valid up to 25/11/1955. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If BIRO MINOR 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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