METRO Trademark (Class 16) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- METROWORD
- Application No.
- 136025
- Filed
- 20/10/1948
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 16
- TM Office
- MUMBAI
- Owner's state
- Maharashtra
- TM type
- WORD
- Valid upto
- 20/10/1955
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 87-0 Dated : 01/11/1950
Goods & Services
FOUNTAIN PENS AND THEIR SPARE PARTS.
Owner
- Name
- KIRON & CO LTD Body Incorporate2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- State
- Maharashtra
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
27 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Documents | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 2 | TM-24 | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 3 | TM-12 | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 4 | TM-11 | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 5 | Correspondence | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 6 | Affidavit | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 7 | TM-33 | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 8 | Examination Report | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 9 | Note Sheet | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 10 | TM-1 | 11 Jun 1945 |
| 11 | Examination Report | 20 Oct 1948 |
| 12 | TM-1 | 20 Oct 1948 |
| 13 | Affidavit | 27 Jun 1949 |
| 14 | Other Documents | 3 Jul 1950 |
| 15 | TM-11 | 4 Jul 1951 |
| 16 | TM-12 | 30 Aug 1955 |
| 17 | Agreement | 5 Mar 1968 |
| 18 | TM-24 | 6 Dec 1968 |
| 19 | TM-33 | 16 Jan 1969 |
| 20 | Other Documents | 20 Mar 1969 |
| 21 | Affidavit | 8 Sep 1969 |
| 22 | Other Documents | 8 Oct 1969 |
| 23 | TM-12 | 26 Oct 1970 |
| 24 | Note Sheet | 11 Nov 1970 |
| 25 | Other Documents | 17 Nov 1970 |
| 26 | TM-12 | 9 Apr 1984 |
| 27 | TM-12 | 18 Oct 1997 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 01/01/1842
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
METRO is a registered trademark in Class 16. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for FOUNTAIN PENS AND THEIR SPARE PARTS. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 16? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark METRO (Application No. 136025) is owned by (1) KIRON & LTD, 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 METRO is "Registered". It was filed on 20/10/1948 at MUMBAI in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
METRO is filed in Class 16, covering: FOUNTAIN PENS AND THEIR SPARE PARTS.
METRO covers: FOUNTAIN PENS AND THEIR SPARE PARTS.
The exact word "METRO" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 136025. 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.
METRO is valid up to 20/10/1955. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If METRO 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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