FLAMES Trademark (Class 34) — 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
Cigarette Rolling paper
Owner
- Name
- BHARATH RAMAN SEETHARAMAN TRADING AS FLAMES Single Firm2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, KARNATAKA 560043
- *********vel(at)gmail.com
- State
- Karnataka
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
13 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 9 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 11 Oct 2021 |
| 3 | TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37) | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Authorization Letter | 27 Nov 2022 |
| 5 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 8 Aug 2023 |
| 6 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 26 Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Journal Copy | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 9 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 10 | Hearing Notice | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 11 | TM-M(REQUEST SUBMITTING AUTHORISATION OF AGENT) | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 12 | Hearing Notice | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 13 | Order | 8 Apr 2025 |
Correspondence and Notices
8 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12216921 | 27 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 14205431 | 12 Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 15233606 | 12 May 2023 |
| 4 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5125252 | 15405407 | 12 Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Opposition Notice | 15927869 | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 6 | Opposition Counter Statement | 16167283 | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Opposition Notice | 16365115 | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Opposition Counter Statement | 16802567 | 13 Dec 2023 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- KANAGAVEL G S[34240]
- Address
- *****, Chennai– 600106
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 08/08/2023 | [1233443] | [2040941] | PELICAN TOBACCO CO. LTD. 902-903 Padma Tower, I-5 Rajendra Place, New Delhi, -110008 |
| 26/10/2023 | [1249080] | [663] | ITC LIMITED VIRGINIA HOUSE, 37, J. L. NEHRU ROAD, KOLKATA 700 071. |
What does this status mean?
FLAMES has been opposed by a third party in Class 34. 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 FLAMES (Application No. 5125252) is owned by (1) BHARATH RAMAN SEETHARAMAN TRADING AS FLAMES Single Firm, 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 FLAMES is "Opposed". It was filed on 09/09/2021 at CHENNAI in Class 34. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
FLAMES is filed in Class 34, covering: Cigarette Rolling paper.
FLAMES covers: Cigarette Rolling paper.
The exact word "FLAMES" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5125252. 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. FLAMES (App #5125252) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If FLAMES 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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