MERLAYN Trademark (Class 21) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 25/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-25 · Last updated 25 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Household or kitchen utensils and containers(not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes(except paints brushes); brush making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes
Owner
- Name
- MEHUL LABHUBHAI MER Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Surat -395004, Gujarat, India
- *********ara(at)yahoo.com
- State
- Gujarat
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 13 Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Authorization Letter | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 4 | Journal Copy | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 5 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 4 Dec 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
4 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 16237080 | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 18438733 | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5977645 | 18653063 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| 4 | Opposition Notice | 19263377 | 6 Dec 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- SEJAL CHIRAG CHHETA[29978]
- Address
- *****
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 04/12/2024 | [1364262] | [2086993] | MERLIN DENTIFRICES PRIVATE LIMITED C-2/20, Baroda Industrial Estate, Gorwa Road, Vadodara 390003, Gujarat |
What does this status mean?
MERLAYN has been opposed by a third party in Class 21. 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 MERLAYN (Application No. 5977645) is owned by (1) MEHUL LABHUBHAI MER 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 MERLAYN is "Opposed". It was filed on 13/06/2023 at AHMEDABAD in Class 21. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
MERLAYN is filed in Class 21, covering: Household or kitchen utensils and containers(not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes(except paints brushes); brush making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
MERLAYN covers: Household or kitchen utensils and containers(not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes(except paints brushes); brush making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
The exact word "MERLAYN" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5977645. 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. MERLAYN (App #5977645) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If MERLAYN 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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