INSTA-LITE Trademark (Class 14) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 08/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-08 · Last updated 8 Jun 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- INSTA-LITEWORD
- Application No.
- 312426
- Filed
- 16/02/1976
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 14
- TM Office
- MUMBAI
- Owner's state
- Maharashtra
- TM type
- WORD
- Valid upto
- 16/02/1983
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 696-0 Dated : 01/06/1978
Goods & Services
CIGAR AND CIGARETTE HOLDERS AND CASES OF PRECTOUS METAL; SNUFF BOXES OF PRECIOUS METAL; AND TOBACCO BOXES AND JARS OF PRECIOUS METAL.
Owner
- Name
- TOKYO ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- State
- Maharashtra
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Journal Copy | 3 Aug 1976 |
| 2 | Examination Report | 3 Aug 1976 |
| 3 | Note Sheet | 3 Aug 1976 |
| 4 | TM-1 | 3 Aug 1976 |
| 5 | Additional Representation Sheet | 3 Aug 1976 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
INSTA-LITE is a registered trademark in Class 14. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for CIGAR AND CIGARETTE HOLDERS AND CASES OF PRECTOUS METAL; SNUFF BOXES OF PRECIOUS METAL; AND TOBACCO BOXES AND JARS OF PRECIOUS METAL. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 14? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark INSTA-LITE (Application No. 312426) is owned by (1) TOKYO ENGINEERING, 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 INSTA-LITE is "Registered". It was filed on 16/02/1976 at MUMBAI in Class 14. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
INSTA-LITE is filed in Class 14, covering: CIGAR AND CIGARETTE HOLDERS AND CASES OF PRECTOUS METAL; SNUFF BOXES OF PRECIOUS METAL; AND TOBACCO BOXES AND JARS OF PRECIOUS METAL.
INSTA-LITE covers: CIGAR AND CIGARETTE HOLDERS AND CASES OF PRECTOUS METAL; SNUFF BOXES OF PRECIOUS METAL; AND TOBACCO BOXES AND JARS OF PRECIOUS METAL.
The exact word "INSTA-LITE" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 312426. 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.
INSTA-LITE is valid up to 16/02/1983. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If INSTA-LITE 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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