Metford Trademark (Class 5) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-22 · Last updated 22 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- MetfordDEVICE
- Application No.
- 5157774
- Filed
- 02/10/2021
- Status
- Opposed
- Class(es)
- Class 5Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances for medical use.
- TM Office
- MUMBAI
- Owner's state
- Maharashtra
- TM type
- DEVICE
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 2141-0 Dated : 29/01/2024
Owner
- Name
- JOHNLEE PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD. Body Incorporate32 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- *********ark(at)gmail.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Other trademarks by this owner
Showing 24 of 31 other marks filed under JOHNLEE PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD. Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICTHROM TM #5378329 · Filed 21/03/2022 | 5378329 | Class 5 | Registered |
| EZEVIBE TM #5378328 · Filed 21/03/2022 | 5378328 | Class 5 | Abandoned |
| DELTAGLIP TM #5378327 · Filed 21/03/2022 | 5378327 | Class 5 | Registered |
| CANDIHART TM #5378326 · Filed 21/03/2022 | 5378326 | Class 5 | Abandoned |
| OMTEN TM #5276717 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276717 | Class 5 | Registered |
| OSELVIR TM #5276715 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276715 | Class 5 | Registered |
| LEOTOIN TM #5276714 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276714 | Class 5 | Registered |
| MORRIS TM #5276713 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276713 | Class 5 | Opposed |
| NITROFORD TM #5276712 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276712 | Class 5 | Registered |
| AMLODE TM #5276711 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276711 | Class 5 | Registered |
| ONFORD TM #5276710 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276710 | Class 5 | Opposed |
| ITRAJOHN TM #5276709 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276709 | Class 5 | Registered |
| EXISTA TM #5276708 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276708 | Class 5 | Registered |
| LEEKOF TM #5163784 · Filed 07/10/2021 | 5163784 | Class 5 | Refused |
| OMEFORD TM #5163783 · Filed 07/10/2021 | 5163783 | Class 5 | Withdrawn |
| Topme TM #5157776 · Filed 02/10/2021 | 5157776 | Class 5 | Registered |
| PENLIP TM #5157775 · Filed 02/10/2021 | 5157775 | Class 5 | Opposed |
| Lonax TM #5157773 · Filed 02/10/2021 | 5157773 | Class 5 | Opposed |
| TORSIMID TM #5157056 · Filed 01/10/2021 | 5157056 | Class 5 | Opposed |
| NUTRAJOHN TM #5157055 · Filed 01/10/2021 | 5157055 | Class 5 | Opposed |
| LEEMETHER TM #5157053 · Filed 01/10/2021 | 5157053 | Class 5 | Registered |
| BACLOFORD TM #5157051 · Filed 01/10/2021 | 5157051 | Class 5 | Opposed |
| HSQUIN TM #5157050 · Filed 01/10/2021 | 5157050 | Class 5 | Opposed |
| VOLEE GEL TM #5157049 · Filed 01/10/2021 | 5157049 | Class 5 | Opposed |
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 19/02/2014
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- ADV.MAHADEV A CHAVAN[25348]
- Address
- *****
Goods & Services
Pharmaceuticals and Medicinal Preparations
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 20/05/2024 | [1311681] | [2036694] | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited Torrent House, Near Dinesh Hall, Ashram Road, NA Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380 009, |
| 29/05/2024 | [1315574] | [2070142] | MERIDIAN MEDICARE LTD. SHAMTI, SOLAN - 173 212, (H.P.). |
What does this status mean?
Metford 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.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark Metford (Application No. 5157774) is owned by (1) JOHNLEE 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 Metford is "Opposed". It was filed on 02/10/2021 at MUMBAI in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
Metford is filed in Class 5, which covers Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances for medical use..
Metford covers: [CLASS : 5] Pharmaceuticals and Medicinal Preparations.
The exact word "Metford" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5157774. 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. Metford (App #5157774) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If Metford 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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