MINIFA Trademark (Class 26) — 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)
- MINIFADEVICE
- Application No.
- 769491
- Filed
- 30/09/1997
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 26
- TM Office
- CHENNAI
- Owner's state
- Tamil Nadu
- TM type
- DEVICE
- Valid upto
- 30/09/2027
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 1290-2 Dated : 04/03/2003
Goods & Services
SLIDE FASTENERS (ZIPPERS), HOOK & LOOP FASTENERS(TOUCH & CLOSE TYPE FASTENERS OR HOOK & PILE FASTENING TAPES), ADJUSTABLE FASTENERS, BUTTONS, SNAP BUTTONS, SNAP BUTTONS (SNAP FASTENERS), STUD BUTTONS, BUCKLES, HOOK & EYES, EYELETS, STRAP HOLDERS, SNAP HOOKS, SWIVEL HOOKS, HOOKS, BELT CLASPS, FASTENINGS FOR SUSPENDERS, SLIDE LOCKS FOR BAGS, CORD STOPPERS, RIBBONS, ELASTIC RIBBONS, TAPES, WEBBING TAPES, BRAIDS, PATCHES FOR DECORATION OF TEXTILE ARTICLES, PINS & NEEDLES.
Owner
- Name
- YKK CORPORATION Body Incorporate5 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, JAPAN(dot)
- State
- Tamil Nadu
Other trademarks by this owner
4 other marks filed under YKK CORPORATION Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWERRAIL TM #8028049 · Filed 28/09/2026 | 8028049 | Class 26 | Ready for Examination |
| POWERHOOK TM #8028048 · Filed 28/09/2026 | 8028048 | Class 26 | Ready for Examination |
| IT’S NOT JUST A ZIP (logo) TM #8020329 · Filed 24/09/2026 | 8020329 | Class 26 | Send To Vienna Codification |
| KENSIN TM #769489 · Filed 30/09/1997 | 769489 | Class 7 | Removed |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
12 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Authorization Document (POA) | 31 Jan 1995 |
| 2 | TM-1 | 30 Sep 1997 |
| 3 | Covering Letter | 30 Sep 1997 |
| 4 | File Cover | 30 Sep 1997 |
| 5 | Examination Report | 15 Jun 2001 |
| 6 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 31 Jul 2001 |
| 7 | Note Sheet | 15 Jan 2003 |
| 8 | Journal Copy | 23 Mar 2003 |
| 9 | Certificate | 20 Nov 2004 |
| 10 | Correspondence | 28 May 2013 |
| 11 | O-3 Notice | 21 Jun 2017 |
| 12 | TM-R(RENEWAL OF TRADE MARK) | 10 Jul 2017 |
Correspondence and Notices
3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O3 NOTICE | 4551837 | 17 Feb 2017 |
| 2 | RENEWAL INTIMATION LETTER | 4968264 | 25 Jul 2017 |
| 3 | Scrutiny Report | 5869967 | 9 Feb 2018 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
MINIFA is a registered trademark in Class 26. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for SLIDE FASTENERS (ZIPPERS), HOOK & LOOP FASTENERS(TOUCH & CLOSE TYPE FASTENERS OR HOOK & PILE FASTENING TAPES), ADJUSTABLE FASTENERS, BUTTONS, SNAP BUTTONS, SNAP BUTTONS (SNAP FASTENERS), STUD BUTTONS, BUCKLES, HOOK & EYES, EYELETS, STRAP HOLDERS, SNAP HOOKS, SWIVEL HOOKS, HOOKS, BELT CLASPS, FASTENINGS FOR SUSPENDERS, SLIDE LOCKS FOR BAGS, CORD STOPPERS, RIBBONS, ELASTIC RIBBONS, TAPES, WEBBING TAPES, BRAIDS, PATCHES FOR DECORATION OF TEXTILE ARTICLES, PINS & NEEDLES. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 26? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark MINIFA (Application No. 769491) is owned by (1) YKK 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 MINIFA is "Registered". It was filed on 30/09/1997 at CHENNAI in Class 26. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
MINIFA is filed in Class 26, covering: SLIDE FASTENERS (ZIPPERS), HOOK & LOOP FASTENERS(TOUCH & CLOSE TYPE FASTENERS OR HOOK & PILE FASTENING TAPES), ADJUSTABLE FASTENERS, BUTTONS, SNAP BUTTONS, SNAP BUTTONS (SNAP FASTENERS), STUD BUTTONS, BUCKLES, HOOK & EYES, EYELETS, STRAP HOLDERS, SNAP HOOKS, SWIVEL HOOKS, HOOKS, BELT CLASPS, FASTENINGS FOR SUSPENDERS, SLIDE LOCKS FOR BAGS, CORD STOPPERS, RIBBONS, ELASTIC RIBBONS, TAPES, WEBBING TAPES, BRAIDS, PATCHES FOR DECORATION OF TEXTILE ARTICLES, PINS & NEEDLES.
MINIFA covers: SLIDE FASTENERS (ZIPPERS), HOOK & LOOP FASTENERS(TOUCH & CLOSE TYPE FASTENERS OR HOOK & PILE FASTENING TAPES), ADJUSTABLE FASTENERS, BUTTONS, SNAP BUTTONS, SNAP BUTTONS (SNAP FASTENERS), STUD BUTTONS, BUCKLES, HOOK & EYES, EYELETS, STRAP HOLDERS, SNAP HOOKS, SWIVEL HOOKS, HOOKS, BELT CLASPS, FASTENINGS FOR SUSPENDERS, SLIDE LOCKS FOR BAGS, CORD STOPPERS, RIBBONS, ELASTIC RIBBONS, TAPES, WEBBING TAPES, BRAIDS, PATCHES FOR DECORATION OF TEXTILE ARTICLES, PINS & NEEDLES.
The exact word "MINIFA" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 769491. 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.
MINIFA is valid up to 30/09/2027. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If MINIFA 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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