FURNICA Trademark (Class 20) — 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
Furniture Fittings, Hardware Fittings, Glass Fittings, Modular Kitchen Fittings and accessories; Furniture Locks(Non-Metallic), Door and Window Hardware (Non-Metallic), Kitchen fittings and accessories(Non-Metallic); Cupboards, cabinets, dressers, units, display units; Furniture units for Kitchen, Glass Knobs, Glass cabinets, Furniture doors made of glass, Drawer Pulls of glass, Plastic Knobs, Plastic door and window handles, Plastic furniture handles and drawer pulls, Goods (Not included in other classes) of Wood, Plastic or substitutes thereof (sale of goods only for the State of Maharashtra)
Owner
- Name
- VIDHI HEMAL SHAH KARIA Single Firm6 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- *********(at)khuranaandkhurana.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Other trademarks by this owner
5 other marks filed under VIDHI HEMAL SHAH KARIA Single Firm. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FURNICA with Device TM #5139840 · Filed 20/09/2021 | 5139840 | Class 21 | Registered |
| FURNICA with Device TM #5139839 · Filed 20/09/2021 | 5139839 | Class 6 | Registered |
| FURNICA with Device TM #5139838 · Filed 20/09/2021 | 5139838 | Class 35 | Registered |
| FURNICA TM #5139836 · Filed 20/09/2021 | 5139836 | Class 35 | Opposed |
| FURNICA TM #5139834 · Filed 20/09/2021 | 5139834 | Class 19 | Opposed |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
13 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 20 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Authorization Letter | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 4 | TM-M(EXTENSION OF TIME) | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 5 | Authorization Letter | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 6 | TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37) | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Documents in support of Show cause Hearing (SCH) | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 8 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 28 May 2024 |
| 9 | Journal Copy | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 11 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 12 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 13 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 28 Apr 2025 |
Correspondence and Notices
7 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12307682 | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12307684 | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 16938079 | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 17310219 | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5139835 | 17687302 | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Opposition Notice | 19182114 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Opposition Counter Statement | 19407099 | 30 Dec 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- KHURANA & KHURANA[5175]
- Address
- *****, 201310
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 28/05/2024 | [1314620] | [2069857] | Formica Corporation 10155 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. |
What does this status mean?
FURNICA has been opposed by a third party in Class 20. 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 FURNICA (Application No. 5139835) is owned by (1) VIDHI HEMAL SHAH KARIA 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 FURNICA is "Opposed". It was filed on 20/09/2021 at MUMBAI in Class 20. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
FURNICA is filed in Class 20, covering: Furniture Fittings, Hardware Fittings, Glass Fittings, Modular Kitchen Fittings and accessories; Furniture Locks(Non-Metallic), Door and Window Hardware (Non-Metallic), Kitchen fittings and accessories(Non-Metallic); Cupboards, cabinets, dressers, units, display units; Furniture units for Kitchen, Glass Knobs, Glass cabinets, Furniture doors made of glass, Drawer Pulls of glass, Plastic Knobs, Plastic door and window handles, Plastic furniture handles and drawer pulls, Goods (Not included in other classes) of Wood, Plastic or substitutes thereof (sale of goods only for the State of Maharashtra).
FURNICA covers: Furniture Fittings, Hardware Fittings, Glass Fittings, Modular Kitchen Fittings and accessories; Furniture Locks(Non-Metallic), Door and Window Hardware (Non-Metallic), Kitchen fittings and accessories(Non-Metallic); Cupboards, cabinets, dressers, units, display units; Furniture units for Kitchen, Glass Knobs, Glass cabinets, Furniture doors made of glass, Drawer Pulls of glass, Plastic Knobs, Plastic door and window handles, Plastic furniture handles and drawer pulls, Goods (Not included in other classes) of Wood, Plastic or substitutes thereof (sale of goods only for the State of Maharashtra).
The exact word "FURNICA" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5139835. 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. FURNICA (App #5139835) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If FURNICA 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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