Trademark Application · #254157

GENERAL G Trademark (Class 34) Registered Status & Details

RegisteredClass 34Filed 16/01/1969DEVICE

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-09 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
GENERAL GDEVICE
Application No.
254157
Filed
16/01/1969
Status
Registered
Class(es)
Class 34Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
TM Office
KOLKATA
Owner's state
West Bengal
TM type
DEVICE
Valid upto
16/01/1976
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 495-0 Dated : 16/01/1970
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Owner

Name
NATIONAL TOBACCO CO. OF INDIA LTD. Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****
State
West Bengal
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Other trademarks by this owner

2 other marks filed under NATIONAL TOBACCO CO. OF INDIA LTD. Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.

WordmarkApp No.ClassStatus
SMUGGLER"S GOLD
TM #254585 · Filed 06/02/1969
254585Class 34Registered
LITTLE PRINCE
TM #230459 · Filed 28/07/1965
230459Class 34Registered
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Application Timeline

Application filed
16/01/1969
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
16/01/1970
Trade Marks Journal No. 495-0
Registration granted
09/09/1970
Certificate No. 98943
Renewal lapsed
16/01/1976
TM-R was due on this date. If lapsed, restoration via TM-13 within 1 year is possible.
IP India record refreshed
09/07/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
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Goods & Services

Class 34

CIGARETTES.

Registered

What does this status mean?

GENERAL G is a registered trademark in Class 34. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for CIGARETTES. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 34? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark GENERAL G (Application No. 254157) is owned by (1) NATIONAL TOBACCO . OF INDIA LTD., 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 GENERAL G is "Registered". It was filed on 16/01/1969 at KOLKATA in Class 34. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

GENERAL G is filed in Class 34, which covers Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches..

GENERAL G covers: [CLASS : 34] CIGARETTES..

The exact word "GENERAL G" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 254157. 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.

GENERAL G is valid up to 16/01/1976. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If GENERAL G 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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