METALLICA Trademark (Class 35) — Abandoned Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 07/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-07 · Last updated 7 Jun 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Advertising, promotional and marketing services; Business management and business administration; Database management; Office functions; Retail services for metal hardware; Online retail store services featuring metal hardware; Wholesale services for metal hardware; Online wholesale store services featuring metal hardware; Distributorship services in the field of hardware.
Owner
- Name
- METALLICA Partnership Firm Details : Bharath C.R. and Priyanka B.1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, BANGALORE – 560004, KARNATAKA
- *********kar(at)induslaw.com
- State
- Karnataka
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
6 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 2 Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Authorization Letter | 11 Aug 2024 |
| 4 | Journal Copy | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 24 Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Letter of Withdrawal | 27 Feb 2025 |
Correspondence and Notices
6 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 14743566 | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 17566575 | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 18491268 | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5579246 | 18675280 | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 5 | Opposition Notice | 19411555 | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Order Form of 21(2) | 20353322 | 5 Jun 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 10/04/2009
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- BHARADWAJ JAISHANKAR[33278]
- Address
- *****, India
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 24/12/2024 | [1367821] | [2088278] | Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett, a general partnership under the name and style METALLICA 1880 Century Park East, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, California 90067, United States of America |
What does this status mean?
METALLICA's application in Class 35 has been abandoned — usually because a required response or deadline was missed. The mark is no longer protected. If the name still matters, a fresh application is the way forward.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark METALLICA (Application No. 5579246) is owned by (1) METALLICA Details : Bharath C.R. and Priyanka B., 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 METALLICA is "Abandoned". It was filed on 23/08/2022 at CHENNAI in Class 35. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
METALLICA is filed in Class 35, covering: Advertising, promotional and marketing services; Business management and business administration; Database management; Office functions; Retail services for metal hardware; Online retail store services featuring metal hardware; Wholesale services for metal hardware; Online wholesale store services featuring metal hardware; Distributorship services in the field of hardware.
METALLICA covers: Advertising, promotional and marketing services; Business management and business administration; Database management; Office functions; Retail services for metal hardware; Online retail store services featuring metal hardware; Wholesale services for metal hardware; Online wholesale store services featuring metal hardware; Distributorship services in the field of hardware.
The exact word "METALLICA" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5579246. 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. METALLICA (App #5579246) is currently in status "Abandoned" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If METALLICA 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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