MASTERS Trademark (Class 30) — Refused Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-22 · Last updated 22 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; Rice, pasta and noodles; Tapioca and sago; Flour and preparations made from cereals; Bread, pastries and confectionery; Chocolate; Ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; Sugar, honey, treacle; Yeast, baking-powder; Salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; Vinegar, sauces and other condiments; Ice
Owner
- Name
- SAHITHA BANU Single Firm2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- *********gal(at)gmail.com
- State
- Tamil Nadu
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
2 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 6 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 19 Jan 2022 |
Correspondence and Notices
5 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12396512 | 30 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 14371310 | 21 Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 15603728 | 13 Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 16691859 | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Tribunal Refused Notice for : 5161656 | 17005472 | 2 Jan 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- PRAKASH Y[22327]
- Address
- *****, Chennai 600040
What does this status mean?
MASTERS was refused registration in Class 30 after examination or a hearing. The decision can sometimes be appealed, or a fresh, amended application filed.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark MASTERS (Application No. 5161656) is owned by (1) SAHITHA BANU 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 MASTERS is "Refused". It was filed on 06/10/2021 at CHENNAI in Class 30. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
MASTERS is filed in Class 30, covering: Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; Rice, pasta and noodles; Tapioca and sago; Flour and preparations made from cereals; Bread, pastries and confectionery; Chocolate; Ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; Sugar, honey, treacle; Yeast, baking-powder; Salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; Vinegar, sauces and other condiments; Ice [frozen water].
MASTERS covers: Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; Rice, pasta and noodles; Tapioca and sago; Flour and preparations made from cereals; Bread, pastries and confectionery; Chocolate; Ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; Sugar, honey, treacle; Yeast, baking-powder; Salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; Vinegar, sauces and other condiments; Ice [frozen water].
The exact word "MASTERS" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5161656. 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. MASTERS (App #5161656) is currently in status "Refused" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If MASTERS 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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