I-BENZ Trademark (Class 5) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-09 · Last updated 9 Jun 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
MEDICINAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS AND DIETETIC SUBSTANCE ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL USE.
Owner
- Name
- V.K. BHAGYA LAKSHMI Trading As : ICI PHARMACEUTICALS Partnership Firm Details : LATHA MAHENDRA, G.SHIVAKUMAR1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, BENGALURU-560010
- *********ana(at)yahoo.co.in
- State
- Karnataka
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Additional Representation Sheet | 2 Feb 2015 |
| 2 | TM-1 | 2 Feb 2015 |
| 3 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 15 Mar 2016 |
| 4 | Journal Copy | 5 Jun 2017 |
| 5 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 25 Sep 2017 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Notice | 5297636 | 27 Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Opposition Counter Statement | 5684679 | 10 Jan 2018 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- G. PARAMESH[6332]
- Address
- *****
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 25/09/2017 | [901589] | [1924722] | LUPIN LIMITED Kalpataru Inspire, 3rd Floor, Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400055. |
What does this status mean?
I-BENZ has been opposed by a third party in Class 5. 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 I-BENZ (Application No. 2896251) is owned by (1) V.K. BHAGYA LAKSHMI Trading As : ICI PHARMACEUTICALS Details : LATHA MAHENDRA G.SHIVAKUMAR, 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 I-BENZ is "Opposed". It was filed on 02/02/2015 at CHENNAI in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
I-BENZ is filed in Class 5, covering: MEDICINAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS AND DIETETIC SUBSTANCE ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL USE.
I-BENZ covers: MEDICINAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS AND DIETETIC SUBSTANCE ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL USE.
The exact word "I-BENZ" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 2896251. 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. I-BENZ (App #2896251) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If I-BENZ 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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