DBF Trademark (Class 12) — 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
E-VEHICLES, CYCLES, BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, ELECTRIC LAND VEHICLES, NON-MOTORISED LAND VEHICLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, APPARATUS FOR LOCOMOTION BY LAND, AIR OR SEA, PEDAL BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, AUTORICKSHAW, E-AUTORICKSHAW, ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, COMPONENTS FOR THE OUTER BODY OF THE VEHICLES, TRUCKS, SCOOTERS, BIKES, TWO WHEELED VEHICLES, THREE WHEELED VEHICLES, FOUR WHEELERS, CARS, E-SCOOTERS, E-BIKES, E-TWO WHEELERS, E-THREE WHEELERS, BATTERY OPERATED SCOOTERS, BATTERY OPERATED BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, BATTERY OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLES, LAND VEHICLES OF ALL NATURE COVERED UNDER CLASS 12, STRUCTURAL PARTS FOR BICYCLES, E-VEHICLES, SCOOTERS, FOUR WHEELERS, VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, ITS SPARES, FITTINGS AND COMPONENTS, BRAKES FOR BICYCLES AND VEHICLES; BRAKING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES INCLUDING E-VEHICLES
Owner
- Name
- Tube Investments of India Limited Body Incorporate2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, State of Tamil Nadu, India
- *********da(at)iprightsindia.com
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- MCA company
- Tube Investments Of India LimitedActiveCIN L35100TN2008PLC069496 · Incorporated 2008
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 10 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Journal Copy | 31 Dec 2021 |
| 3 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 13 Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 13 Sep 2022 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Notice | 13225511 | 23 Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Opposition Counter Statement | 13526731 | 23 May 2022 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 15/03/2022 | [1153861] | [1946276] | Aston Martin Lagonda Limited Wales of Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0DB, United Kingdom |
What does this status mean?
DBF has been opposed by a third party in Class 12. 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 DBF (Application No. 5126410) is owned by (1) Tube Investments of India, 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 DBF is "Opposed". It was filed on 10/09/2021 at CHENNAI in Class 12. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
DBF is filed in Class 12, covering: E-VEHICLES, CYCLES, BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, ELECTRIC LAND VEHICLES, NON-MOTORISED LAND VEHICLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, APPARATUS FOR LOCOMOTION BY LAND, AIR OR SEA, PEDAL BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, AUTORICKSHAW, E-AUTORICKSHAW, ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, COMPONENTS FOR THE OUTER BODY OF THE VEHICLES, TRUCKS, SCOOTERS, BIKES, TWO WHEELED VEHICLES, THREE WHEELED VEHICLES, FOUR WHEELERS, CARS, E-SCOOTERS, E-BIKES, E-TWO WHEELERS, E-THREE WHEELERS, BATTERY OPERATED SCOOTERS, BATTERY OPERATED BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, BATTERY OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLES, LAND VEHICLES OF ALL NATURE COVERED UNDER CLASS 12, STRUCTURAL PARTS FOR BICYCLES, E-VEHICLES, SCOOTERS, FOUR WHEELERS, VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, ITS SPARES, FITTINGS AND COMPONENTS, BRAKES FOR BICYCLES AND VEHICLES; BRAKING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES INCLUDING E-VEHICLES.
DBF covers: E-VEHICLES, CYCLES, BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, ELECTRIC LAND VEHICLES, NON-MOTORISED LAND VEHICLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, APPARATUS FOR LOCOMOTION BY LAND, AIR OR SEA, PEDAL BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, AUTORICKSHAW, E-AUTORICKSHAW, ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, COMPONENTS FOR THE OUTER BODY OF THE VEHICLES, TRUCKS, SCOOTERS, BIKES, TWO WHEELED VEHICLES, THREE WHEELED VEHICLES, FOUR WHEELERS, CARS, E-SCOOTERS, E-BIKES, E-TWO WHEELERS, E-THREE WHEELERS, BATTERY OPERATED SCOOTERS, BATTERY OPERATED BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, BATTERY OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLES, LAND VEHICLES OF ALL NATURE COVERED UNDER CLASS 12, STRUCTURAL PARTS FOR BICYCLES, E-VEHICLES, SCOOTERS, FOUR WHEELERS, VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, ITS SPARES, FITTINGS AND COMPONENTS, BRAKES FOR BICYCLES AND VEHICLES; BRAKING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES INCLUDING E-VEHICLES.
The exact word "DBF" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5126410. 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. DBF (App #5126410) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If DBF 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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