MSB Trademark (Class 5) — Removed 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
Goods & Services
MEDICINAL, PHARMACEUTICAL AND VETERINARY PREPARATIONS.
Owner
- Name
- MERCK & CO. INC. Body Incorporate6 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, U(dot)S(dot)A(dot)
- State
- West Bengal
Other trademarks by this owner
5 other marks filed under MERCK & CO. INC. Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERUVAX TM #254398 · Filed 30/01/1969 | 254398 | Class 5 | Registered |
| ATTENUVAX TM #253171 · Filed 03/12/1968 | 253171 | Class 5 | Registered |
| THIBENDOLE TM #231819 · Filed 18/10/1965 | 231819 | Class 5 | Registered |
| PANCOXIN TM #231707 · Filed 12/10/1965 | 231707 | Class 5 | Registered |
| CLINORIL TM #227531 · Filed 03/03/1965 | 227531 | Class 5 | Removed |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
15 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Search Report | 15 Jun 1963 |
| 2 | TM-11 | 15 Jun 1963 |
| 3 | Examination Report | 15 Jun 1963 |
| 4 | Journal Copy | 26 May 1965 |
| 5 | Certificate | 26 May 1965 |
| 6 | TM-1 | 27 May 1965 |
| 7 | Additional Representation Sheet | 27 May 1965 |
| 8 | Note Sheet | 16 Mar 1966 |
| 9 | TM-56 | 21 Mar 1966 |
| 10 | TM-46 | 3 Jan 1969 |
| 11 | Other Documents | 31 Jan 1972 |
| 12 | TM-12 | 31 Jan 1972 |
| 13 | TM-29 | 15 Oct 1979 |
| 14 | Cover To Cover | 15 Oct 1979 |
| 15 | Other Documents | 4 Jan 1988 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
MSB's registration in Class 5 has lapsed because it wasn't renewed. It may be restorable — act soon, as the name could become available to others.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark MSB (Application No. 229126) is owned by (1) MERCK & . ., 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 MSB is "Removed". It was filed on 26/05/1965 at KOLKATA in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
MSB is filed in Class 5, covering: MEDICINAL, PHARMACEUTICAL AND VETERINARY PREPARATIONS.
MSB covers: MEDICINAL, PHARMACEUTICAL AND VETERINARY PREPARATIONS.
The exact word "MSB" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 229126. 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.
MSB is valid up to 26/05/2007. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If MSB 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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