Drotaril 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 AND MEDICINAL PREPARATION INCLUDED IN CLASS 5
Owner
- Name
- MERRIL PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, AHMEDABAD 380060
- *********ana(at)babariaip.com
- State
- Gujarat
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
7 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 1 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 25 Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 25 Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Journal Copy | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 5 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 5 Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 15 May 2024 |
| 7 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 15 May 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
11 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12305026 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12305032 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| 3 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12305035 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| 4 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12305040 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| 5 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12305043 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| 6 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12305051 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| 7 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12305057 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 13986448 | 25 Aug 2022 |
| 9 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5156810 | 14391450 | 24 Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Opposition Notice | 16356587 | 26 Oct 2023 |
| 11 | Opposition Counter Statement | 17177183 | 19 Jan 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- KETANA BABARIA[14906]
- Address
- *****, Nr(dot) Navsarjan School Ranip Ahmedabad-382480
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 05/04/2023 | [1212986] | [1966369] | Cedar Properties and Trading LLP 22-A, Mahant Building, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi – 110002 |
What does this status mean?
Drotaril 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 Drotaril (Application No. 5156810) is owned by (1) MERRIL PHARMA, 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 Drotaril is "Opposed". It was filed on 01/10/2021 at AHMEDABAD in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
Drotaril is filed in Class 5, covering: PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICINAL PREPARATION INCLUDED IN CLASS 5.
Drotaril covers: PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICINAL PREPARATION INCLUDED IN CLASS 5.
The exact word "Drotaril" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5156810. 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. Drotaril (App #5156810) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If Drotaril 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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