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Trademark Application · #969251

LE Trademark (Class 25) — Refused Status & Details

RefusedClass 25Filed 09/11/2000WORD

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)
LEWORD
Application No.
969251
Filed
09/11/2000
Status
Refused
Class(es)
Class 25
TM Office
MUMBAI
Owner's state
Maharashtra
TM type
WORD
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Goods & Services

Class 25

FOOTWEAR AND FANCY SHOES AND ALL TYPES OF GOODS UNDER CLASS-25.

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Owner

Name
SUMESH LEKHI. Trading As : LEKHIZE Single Firm3 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****
State
Maharashtra
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Other trademarks by this owner

2 other marks filed under SUMESH LEKHI. Trading As : LEKHIZE Single Firm. Live marks link to their full details.

WordmarkApp No.ClassStatus
LEKHIZE
TM #969252 · Filed 09/11/2000
969252Class 25Registered
FUN SHOES
TM #969250 · Filed 09/11/2000
969250Class 25Abandoned
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Application Timeline

Application filed
09/11/2000
Filed via Branch Office
Awaiting registration
Current status: Refused
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
01/04/1997
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
Refused

What does this status mean?

LE was refused registration in Class 25 after examination or a hearing. The decision can sometimes be appealed, or a fresh, amended application filed.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark LE (Application No. 969251) is owned by (1) SUMESH LEKHI. Trading As : LEKHIZE Single Firm, 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 LE is "Refused". It was filed on 09/11/2000 at MUMBAI in Class 25. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

LE is filed in Class 25, covering: FOOTWEAR AND FANCY SHOES AND ALL TYPES OF GOODS UNDER CLASS-25.

LE covers: FOOTWEAR AND FANCY SHOES AND ALL TYPES OF GOODS UNDER CLASS-25.

The exact word "LE" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 969251. 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. LE (App #969251) is currently in status "Refused" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.

If LE 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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