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Trademark Application · #240980

METCO PHOOL Trademark (Class 34) — Abandoned Status & Details

AbandonedClass 34Filed 24/09/1980WORD

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)
METCO PHOOLWORD
Application No.
240980
Filed
24/09/1980
Status
Abandoned
Class(es)
Class 34
TM Office
CHENNAI
Owner's state
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TM type
WORD
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 1074-1 Dated : 08/03/1994
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Goods & Services

Class 34

SAFETY MATCHES

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Owner

Name
THE METTAMALAI SMALL MATCH PROD Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
Address
*****
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Application Timeline

Application filed
24/09/1980
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
08/03/1994
Trade Marks Journal No. 1074-1
Awaiting registration
Current status: Abandoned
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
26/05/1980
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
Abandoned

What does this status mean?

METCO PHOOL's application in Class 34 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.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark METCO PHOOL (Application No. 240980) is owned by (1) THE METTAMALAI SMALL MATCH PROD 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 METCO PHOOL is "Abandoned". It was filed on 24/09/1980 at CHENNAI in Class 34. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

METCO PHOOL is filed in Class 34, covering: SAFETY MATCHES.

METCO PHOOL covers: SAFETY MATCHES.

The exact word "METCO PHOOL" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 240980. 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. METCO PHOOL (App #240980) is currently in status "Abandoned" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.

If METCO PHOOL 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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