FRESH LOCK Trademark (Class 34) — Refused Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 25/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-25 · Last updated 25 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Cigarettes.
Owner
- Name
- VST INDUSTRIES LIMITED Body Incorporate8 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Telangana, India
- *********ark(at)depenning.com
- State
- Telangana
- MCA company
- Vst Industries LimitedActiveCIN L29150TG1930PLC000576 · Incorporated 1930
Other trademarks by this owner
7 other marks filed under VST INDUSTRIES LIMITED Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL CRUZE & device TM #7873582 · Filed 21/07/2026 | 7873582 | Class 34 | Send To Vienna Codification |
| CHARMS BLACK TM #6952233 · Filed 11/04/2025 | 6952233 | Class 34 | Formalities Chk Pass |
| FRESH LOCK & device TM #5677609 · Filed 11/11/2022 | 5677609 | Class 34 | Registered |
| TOTAL PLUS & device TM #5156847 · Filed 01/10/2021 | 5156847 | Class 34 | Registered |
| TOTAL ROYAL TWIST & device TM #5113057 · Filed 01/09/2021 | 5113057 | Class 34 | Opposed |
| TOTAL ROYAL TWIST & device TM #5113055 · Filed 01/09/2021 | 5113055 | Class 34 | Opposed |
| GOLD FLAKE TM #403791 · Filed 05/04/1983 | 403791 | Class 34 | Removed |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
9 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 11 Nov 2022 |
| 2 | TM-M(EXPEDITED EXAMINATION) | 11 Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 12 Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Journal Copy | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 5 | Journal Copy | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 6 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 29 Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Order | 29 May 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
4 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 14334047 | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Opposition Notice | 15208004 | 8 May 2023 |
| 3 | Opposition Counter Statement | 15722348 | 28 Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Hearing Notice | 17027187 | 4 Jan 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- DEPENNING & DEPENNING[879]
- Address
- *****
What does this status mean?
FRESH LOCK was refused registration in Class 34 after examination or a hearing. The decision can sometimes be appealed, or a fresh, amended application filed.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark FRESH LOCK (Application No. 5677610) is owned by (1) VST INDUSTRIES, 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 FRESH LOCK is "Refused". It was filed on 11/11/2022 at CHENNAI in Class 34. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
FRESH LOCK is filed in Class 34, covering: Cigarettes.
FRESH LOCK covers: Cigarettes.
The exact word "FRESH LOCK" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5677610. 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. FRESH LOCK (App #5677610) is currently in status "Refused" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If FRESH LOCK 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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