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Trademark Application · #136025

METRO Trademark (Class 16) — Registered Status & Details

RegisteredClass 16Filed 20/10/1948WORD

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)
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
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Goods & Services

Class 16

FOUNTAIN PENS AND THEIR SPARE PARTS.

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Owner

Name
KIRON & CO LTD Body Incorporate2 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****
State
Maharashtra
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Other trademarks by this owner

1 other mark filed under KIRON & CO LTD Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.

WordmarkApp No.ClassStatus
WILSON
TM #136026 · Filed 20/10/1948
136026Class 16Registered
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Application Timeline

Application filed
20/10/1948
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
01/11/1950
Trade Marks Journal No. 87-0
Registration granted
13/07/1957
Certificate No. 37907
Renewal lapsed
20/10/1955
TM-R was due on this date. If lapsed, restoration via TM-13 within 1 year is possible.
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
01/01/1842
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
Registered

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.

Q & A

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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