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Trademark Application · #849693

MERLIN Trademark (Class 5) — Removed Status & Details

RemovedClass 5Filed 05/04/1999WORD

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)
MERLINWORD
Application No.
849693
Filed
05/04/1999
Status
Removed
Class(es)
Class 5
TM Office
DELHI
Owner's state
Chandigarh
TM type
WORD
Valid upto
05/04/2009
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 1338-1 Dated : 15/01/2006
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Goods & Services

Class 5

HERBICIDES, INCLUDED IN CLASS 5.

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Owner

Name
RHONE - POULENC AGRO Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
Address
*****, 69009 LYON, FRANCE(dot)
State
Chandigarh
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Application Timeline

Application filed
05/04/1999
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
15/01/2006
Trade Marks Journal No. 1338-1
Registration granted
15/06/2007
Certificate No. 642291
Renewal lapsed
05/04/2009
TM-R was due on this date. If lapsed, restoration via TM-13 within 1 year is possible.
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
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
SERIES
Removed

What does this status mean?

MERLIN's registration in Class 5 has lapsed because it wasn't renewed. It may be restorable — act soon, as the name could become available to others.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark MERLIN (Application No. 849693) is owned by (1) RHONE - POULENC AGRO, 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 MERLIN is "Removed". It was filed on 05/04/1999 at DELHI in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

MERLIN is filed in Class 5, covering: HERBICIDES, INCLUDED IN CLASS 5.

MERLIN covers: HERBICIDES, INCLUDED IN CLASS 5.

The exact word "MERLIN" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 849693. 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.

MERLIN is valid up to 05/04/2009. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If MERLIN 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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