METHOCEL Trademark (Class 1) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-09 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- METHOCELDEVICE
- Application No.
- 228990
- Filed
- 20/05/1965
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 1
- TM Office
- KOLKATA
- Owner's state
- —
- TM type
- DEVICE
- Valid upto
- 20/05/2027
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 426-0 Dated : 01/03/1967
Goods & Services
METHYL CELLULOSE.
Owner
- Name
- DOW INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Body Incorporate7 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, MICHIGAN 48674, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(dot)
Other trademarks by this owner
6 other marks filed under DOW INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOSURF TM #5479656 · Filed 08/06/2022 | 5479656 | Class 1 | Opposed |
| My Sustainability Corner Logo TM #5129055 · Filed 13/09/2021 | 5129055 | Class 40 | Registered |
| STYROFOAM TM #240778 · Filed 28/02/1967 | 240778 | Class 17 | Registered |
| STYROFOAM TM #240777 · Filed 28/02/1967 | 240777 | Class 1 | Registered |
| VCON TM #134844 · Filed 30/07/1948 | 134844 | Class 4 | Registered |
| UCON TM #134843 · Filed 30/07/1948 | 134843 | Class 1 | Registered |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
24 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Documents | 20 May 1965 |
| 2 | Other Documents | 20 May 1965 |
| 3 | Journal Copy | 20 May 1965 |
| 4 | Renewal Certificate | 20 May 1965 |
| 5 | Certificate | 20 May 1965 |
| 6 | Affidavit | 15 Sep 2010 |
| 7 | Affidavit | 15 Sep 2010 |
| 8 | Assignment Deed | 20 Oct 2010 |
| 9 | TM-24 | 20 Oct 2010 |
| 10 | Affidavit | 20 Oct 2010 |
| 11 | TM-24 | 20 Oct 2010 |
| 12 | Authorization Document (POA) | 20 Oct 2010 |
| 13 | TM-34 | 20 Oct 2010 |
| 14 | TM-50 | 24 Mar 2015 |
| 15 | TM-12 | 24 Feb 2017 |
| 16 | Order | 7 Apr 2017 |
| 17 | Order | 7 Apr 2017 |
| 18 | Renewal Certificate | 1 May 2017 |
| 19 | TM-P(SUBSEQUENT PROPRIETOR BY WAY OF ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER OF A SINGLE MARK) | 14 Dec 2022 |
| 20 | Notices | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 21 | Letters related to POST REGISTRATION | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 22 | TM-P(SUBSEQUENT PROPRIETOR BY WAY OF ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER OF A SINGLE MARK) | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 23 | TM-P(CHANGE NAME OF REGISTERED PROP/USER) | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 24 | TM-P(SUBSEQUENT PROPRIETOR BY WAY OF ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER OF A SINGLE MARK) | 22 Jul 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RENEWAL NOTICE | 4662447 | 27 Mar 2017 |
| 2 | Scrutiny Report | 16965481 | 28 Dec 2023 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- REMFRY & SAGAR[12441]
- Address
- *****, GURGAON 122009, NEW DELHI NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION INDIA
What does this status mean?
METHOCEL is a registered trademark in Class 1. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for METHYL CELLULOSE. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 1? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark METHOCEL (Application No. 228990) is owned by (1) DOW INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, 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 METHOCEL is "Registered". It was filed on 20/05/1965 at KOLKATA in Class 1. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
METHOCEL is filed in Class 1, covering: METHYL CELLULOSE.
METHOCEL covers: METHYL CELLULOSE.
The exact word "METHOCEL" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 228990. 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.
METHOCEL is valid up to 20/05/2027. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If METHOCEL 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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