Gapware Trademark (Class 21) — Abandoned 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
Products including but not limited to Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); Water bottles for bicycles sold empty; Drinking bottles for sports; Water bottles sold empty; Vacuum bottles
Owner
- Name
- DHRUVIL SHAH Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Thane 401101(dot)
- *********nao(at)gmail.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
3 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 5 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Journal Copy | 27 Dec 2021 |
| 3 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 4 Feb 2022 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Notice | 13536845 | 24 May 2022 |
| 2 | Order Form of 21(2) | 14949726 | 14 Mar 2023 |
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 |
| 04/02/2022 | [1147383] | [866384] | GAP (ITM) Inc. Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States of America |
What does this status mean?
Gapware's application in Class 21 has been abandoned — usually because a required response or deadline was missed. The mark is no longer protected. If the name still matters, a fresh application is the way forward.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark Gapware (Application No. 5160114) is owned by (1) DHRUVIL SHAH 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 Gapware is "Abandoned". It was filed on 05/10/2021 at MUMBAI in Class 21. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
Gapware is filed in Class 21, covering: Products including but not limited to Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); Water bottles for bicycles sold empty; Drinking bottles for sports; Water bottles sold empty; Vacuum bottles [insulated flasks]; Flasks for travellers; included in Class 21.
Gapware covers: Products including but not limited to Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); Water bottles for bicycles sold empty; Drinking bottles for sports; Water bottles sold empty; Vacuum bottles [insulated flasks]; Flasks for travellers; included in Class 21.
The exact word "Gapware" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5160114. 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. Gapware (App #5160114) is currently in status "Abandoned" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If Gapware 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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