MEREX Trademark (Class 5) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-09 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
MEDICINAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION.
Owner
- Name
- INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Body Incorporate14 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, GUJARAT(dot)
- *********n(at)yjtrivedi.com
- State
- Gujarat
- MCA company
- Intas Pharmaceuticals LimitedActiveCIN U24231GJ1985PLC007866 · Incorporated 1985
Other trademarks by this owner
13 other marks filed under INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NILBERY TM #989325 · Filed 09/02/2001 | 989325 | Class 5 | Registered |
| STAYNG TM #989322 · Filed 09/02/2001 | 989322 | Class 5 | Abandoned |
| BURNCOOL TM #989321 · Filed 09/02/2001 | 989321 | Class 5 | Abandoned |
| DESIGARA TM #989319 · Filed 09/02/2001 | 989319 | Class 5 | Registered |
| CYSTIN TM #989315 · Filed 09/02/2001 | 989315 | Class 5 | Registered |
| ZODOX TM #989314 · Filed 09/02/2001 | 989314 | Class 5 | Registered |
| FLUTAS TM #989312 · Filed 09/02/2001 | 989312 | Class 5 | Registered |
| CYPHOS TM #989307 · Filed 09/02/2001 | 989307 | Class 5 | Registered |
| UNOJAK TM #8033626 · Filed 30/09/2026 | 8033626 | Class 5 | Ready for Examination |
| RESMETOP TM #7983307 · Filed 08/09/2026 | 7983307 | Class 5 | Ready for Examination |
| THIVATAS TM #7867828 · Filed 18/07/2026 | 7867828 | Class 5 | Formalities Chk Pass |
| VENINTAS TM #7807575 · Filed 22/06/2026 | 7807575 | Class 5 | Formalities Chk Pass |
| OPTIPUP TM #7133557 · Filed 22/07/2025 | 7133557 | Class 31 | Formalities Chk Pass |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
20 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Power of Attorney | 19 Jul 1997 |
| 2 | Additional Representation Sheet | 9 Feb 2001 |
| 3 | File Cover | 9 Feb 2001 |
| 4 | TM-1 | 9 Feb 2001 |
| 5 | Examination Report | 10 May 2002 |
| 6 | Affidavit | 30 Dec 2002 |
| 7 | Other Documents | 2 Jan 2003 |
| 8 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 4 Feb 2003 |
| 9 | Note Sheet | 24 Oct 2005 |
| 10 | Order | 24 Oct 2005 |
| 11 | Journal Copy | 15 Jan 2006 |
| 12 | TM-16 | 11 Aug 2006 |
| 13 | TM-16 | 8 Nov 2006 |
| 14 | Other Documents | 19 Jul 2013 |
| 15 | Other Documents | 19 Jul 2013 |
| 16 | TM-16 | 19 Jul 2013 |
| 17 | TM-16 | 19 Jul 2013 |
| 18 | TM-16 | 19 Jul 2013 |
| 19 | Other Documents | 19 Jul 2013 |
| 20 | TM-M(REQUEST SUBMITTING AUTHORISATION OF AGENT) | 20 Dec 2022 |
Correspondence and Notices
8 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generate Report | 6640387 | 10 Jul 2018 |
| 2 | Generate Report | 6642641 | 11 Jul 2018 |
| 3 | Opposition Counter Statement | 6643543 | 11 Jul 2018 |
| 4 | Opposition Counter Statement | 6643895 | 11 Jul 2018 |
| 5 | Generate Report | 7833743 | 21 Feb 2019 |
| 6 | Generate Report | 7833877 | 21 Feb 2019 |
| 7 | Generate Report | 7844927 | 22 Feb 2019 |
| 8 | Rule 50(4) Issue | 14918949 | 7 Mar 2023 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 01/01/2001
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 25/07/2006 | [230680] | [20384] | CIPLA LIMITED MUMBAI CENTRAL, MUMBAI 400 008 |
| 31/07/2006 | [232061] | [2776] | MERCK KGAA FRANKFURTER STRASSE 250, D-6100 DARMSTADT, GERMANY. |
| 28/08/2006 | [235034] | [2776] | MERCK KGAA FRANKFURTER STRASSE 250, D-6100 DARMSTADT, GERMANY. |
What does this status mean?
MEREX 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 MEREX (Application No. 989310) is owned by (1) INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS, 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 MEREX is "Opposed". It was filed on 09/02/2001 at AHMEDABAD in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
MEREX is filed in Class 5, covering: MEDICINAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION.
MEREX covers: MEDICINAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION.
The exact word "MEREX" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 989310. 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. MEREX (App #989310) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If MEREX 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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