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Trademark Application · #132383

BOSTON Trademark (Class 16) — Removed Status & Details

RemovedClass 16Filed 30/01/1948WORD

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

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
BOSTONWORD
Application No.
132383
Filed
30/01/1948
Status
Removed
Class(es)
Class 16
TM Office
KOLKATA
Owner's state
West Bengal
TM type
WORD
Valid upto
30/01/2005
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 86-0 Dated : 01/10/1950
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Goods & Services

Class 16

PENCIL SHARPENERS.

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Owner

Name
C. HOWARD HUNT PEN CO., Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
Address
*****, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(dot)
State
West Bengal
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Application Timeline

Application filed
30/01/1948
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
01/10/1950
Trade Marks Journal No. 86-0
Registration granted
16/04/1951
Certificate No. 36217
Renewal lapsed
30/01/2005
TM-R was due on this date. If lapsed, restoration via TM-13 within 1 year is possible.
IP India record refreshed
09/07/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
Removed

What does this status mean?

BOSTON's registration in Class 16 has lapsed because it wasn't renewed. It may be restorable — act soon, as the name could become available to others.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark BOSTON (Application No. 132383) is owned by (1) C. HOWARD HUNT 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 BOSTON is "Removed". It was filed on 30/01/1948 at KOLKATA in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

BOSTON is filed in Class 16, covering: PENCIL SHARPENERS.

BOSTON covers: PENCIL SHARPENERS.

The exact word "BOSTON" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 132383. 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.

BOSTON is valid up to 30/01/2005. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If BOSTON 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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