Trademark Application · #989310

MEREX Trademark (Class 5) — Opposed Status & Details

OpposedClass 5Filed 09/02/2001WORD

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)
MEREXWORD
Application No.
989310
Filed
09/02/2001
Status
Opposed
Class(es)
Class 5Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances for medical use.
TM Office
AHMEDABAD
Owner's state
Gujarat
TM type
WORD
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 1338-1 Dated : 15/01/2006
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Owner

Name
INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Body Incorporate10 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****, GUJARAT(dot)
Email
*********n(at)yjtrivedi.com
State
Gujarat
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Other trademarks by this owner

9 other marks filed under INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.

WordmarkApp No.ClassStatus
NILBERY
TM #989325 · Filed 09/02/2001
989325Class 5Registered
STAYNG
TM #989322 · Filed 09/02/2001
989322Class 5Abandoned
BURNCOOL
TM #989321 · Filed 09/02/2001
989321Class 5Abandoned
DESIGARA
TM #989319 · Filed 09/02/2001
989319Class 5Registered
CYSTIN
TM #989315 · Filed 09/02/2001
989315Class 5Registered
ZODOX
TM #989314 · Filed 09/02/2001
989314Class 5Registered
FLUTAS
TM #989312 · Filed 09/02/2001
989312Class 5Registered
CYPHOS
TM #989307 · Filed 09/02/2001
989307Class 5Registered
THIVATAS
TM #7867828 · Filed 18/07/2026
7867828Class 5Formalities Chk Pass
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Application Timeline

Application filed
09/02/2001
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
15/01/2006
Trade Marks Journal No. 1338-1
Awaiting registration
Current status: Opposed
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
01/01/2001
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
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Goods & Services

Class 5

MEDICINAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION.

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Opposition history

DateOpp. NumberOpponent CodeOpponent 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.
Opposed

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.

Q & A

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, which covers Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances for medical use..

MEREX covers: [CLASS : 5] 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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