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GENTLE MONSTER Trademark (Class 9) — Opposed Status & Details

OpposedClass 9Filed 28/04/2023DEVICE

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 10/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-10 · Last updated 10 Jul 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
GENTLE MONSTERDEVICE
Application No.
5980331
Filed
28/04/2023
Status
Opposed
Class(es)
Class 9
TM Office
IR DIVISION
Owner's state
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TM type
DEVICE
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 2166-0 Dated : 22/07/2024
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Goods & Services

Class 9

Sunglasses; sunglass lenses; frames for sunglasses; cases for sunglasses; sunglass chains and cords; spectacles; spectacle cases; spectacle lenses; spectacle frames; parts for spectacles; protective eyeglasses; anti-glare glasses; spectacles for correcting color blindness; spectacle frames made of metal; spectacle frames made of plastic; spectacle frames made of a combination of metal and plastics; goggles for sports; contact lenses.

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Owner

Name
IICOMBINED CO., LTD. Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****
Email
*********(at)iprattorneys.com
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Other trademarks by this owner

2 other marks filed under IICOMBINED CO., LTD. Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.

WordmarkApp No.ClassStatus
GENTLE MONSTER
TM #5982449 · Filed 19/05/2023
5982449Class 18Accepted & Advertised
GENTLE MONSTER
TM #5982448 · Filed 19/05/2023
5982448Class 3Protection Granted
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Application Timeline

Application filed
28/04/2023
Filed via International Bureau
Published for opposition
22/07/2024
Trade Marks Journal No. 2166-0
Awaiting registration
Current status: Opposed
IP India record refreshed
10/07/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Uploaded Documents

6 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.

#DocumentDate
1Birth9 Jun 2023
2TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37)15 Feb 2024
3Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R)16 Feb 2024
4Journal Copy21 Aug 2024
5TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION)30 Sep 2024
6TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37)15 Jul 2025
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Correspondence and Notices

3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.

#SubjectCorres. No.Date
1Acceptance Order184622598 Jul 2024
2IRDI Opposition counter Statement1957019724 Jan 2025
3IRDI Hearing Notice2041931717 Jun 2025
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
International Bureau
Category
TRADE MARK
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Attorney / IP Agent

Name & code
CHADHA AND CHADHA[6600]
Address
*****, Haryana – 122011, India
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Opposition history

DateOpp. NumberOpponent CodeOpponent Name & Address
30/09/2024[1354642][2017213]Monster Energy Company 1 Monster Way, Corona, California 92879, USA
Opposed

What does this status mean?

GENTLE MONSTER has been opposed by a third party in Class 9. 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.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark GENTLE MONSTER (Application No. 5980331) is owned by (1) IICOMBINED . 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 GENTLE MONSTER is "Opposed". It was filed on 28/04/2023 at IR DIVISION in Class 9. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

GENTLE MONSTER is filed in Class 9, covering: Sunglasses; sunglass lenses; frames for sunglasses; cases for sunglasses; sunglass chains and cords; spectacles; spectacle cases; spectacle lenses; spectacle frames; parts for spectacles; protective eyeglasses; anti-glare glasses; spectacles for correcting color blindness; spectacle frames made of metal; spectacle frames made of plastic; spectacle frames made of a combination of metal and plastics; goggles for sports; contact lenses.

GENTLE MONSTER covers: Sunglasses; sunglass lenses; frames for sunglasses; cases for sunglasses; sunglass chains and cords; spectacles; spectacle cases; spectacle lenses; spectacle frames; parts for spectacles; protective eyeglasses; anti-glare glasses; spectacles for correcting color blindness; spectacle frames made of metal; spectacle frames made of plastic; spectacle frames made of a combination of metal and plastics; goggles for sports; contact lenses.

The exact word "GENTLE MONSTER" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5980331. 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. GENTLE MONSTER (App #5980331) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.

If GENTLE MONSTER 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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