IMI Trademark (Class 6) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- IMIWORD
- Application No.
- 238342
- Filed
- 19/10/1966
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 6
- TM Office
- KOLKATA
- Owner's state
- West Bengal
- TM type
- WORD
- Valid upto
- 19/10/1973
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 431-0 Dated : 16/05/1967
Goods & Services
METALS INCLUDED IN CLASS 6 AND ALLOYS THEREOF; AND METAL ARTICLES INCLUDED IN CLASS 6.
Owner
- Name
- IMPERIAL METAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED. Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- State
- West Bengal
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
12 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-1 | 19 Oct 1966 |
| 2 | Certificate | 19 Oct 1966 |
| 3 | Other Documents | 19 Oct 1966 |
| 4 | Additional Representation Sheet | 19 Oct 1966 |
| 5 | Note Sheet | 19 Jan 1967 |
| 6 | TM-11 | 20 Jan 1968 |
| 7 | TM-12 | 28 May 1973 |
| 8 | TM-50 | 16 Sep 1987 |
| 9 | Search Report | 16 Sep 1987 |
| 10 | Examination Report | 16 Sep 1987 |
| 11 | Authorization Document (POA) | 16 Sep 1987 |
| 12 | Other Documents | 16 Oct 1987 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
IMI is a registered trademark in Class 6. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for METALS INCLUDED IN CLASS 6 AND ALLOYS THEREOF; AND METAL ARTICLES INCLUDED IN CLASS 6. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 6? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark IMI (Application No. 238342) is owned by (1) IMPERIAL METAL INDUSTRIES ., 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 IMI is "Registered". It was filed on 19/10/1966 at KOLKATA in Class 6. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
IMI is filed in Class 6, covering: METALS INCLUDED IN CLASS 6 AND ALLOYS THEREOF; AND METAL ARTICLES INCLUDED IN CLASS 6.
IMI covers: METALS INCLUDED IN CLASS 6 AND ALLOYS THEREOF; AND METAL ARTICLES INCLUDED IN CLASS 6.
The exact word "IMI" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 238342. 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.
IMI is valid up to 19/10/1973. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If IMI 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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