NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality Trademark (Class 34) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-22 · Last updated 22 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
MATCHES; SULPHUR MATCHES; SAFETY MATCHES; WHITE PHOSPHORUS MATCHES; YELLOW PHOSPHORUS MATCHES; PARAFFIN MATCHES
Owner
- Name
- M/S.KAMALA MATCH INDUSTRIES Partnership Firm Details : B. GOPALAKRISHNAN and A.NITHYA2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, VIRUDHUNAGAR – 626128, *****, INDIA
- *********oup(at)gmail.com
- State
- Tamil Nadu
Other trademarks by this owner
1 other mark filed under M/S.KAMALA MATCH INDUSTRIES Partnership Firm Details : B. GOPALAKRISHNAN and A.NITHYA. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality TM #5120629 · Filed 07/09/2021 | 5120629 | Class 35 | Opposed |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 7 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Journal Copy | 29 Nov 2021 |
| 3 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 9 Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 12 Aug 2022 |
| 5 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 12 Aug 2022 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Notice | 13055257 | 21 Feb 2022 |
| 2 | Opposition Counter Statement | 13394443 | 25 Apr 2022 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- LE INTELLIGENSIA[11473]
- Address
- *****, Chennai - 600026, Tamil Nadu, India
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 09/02/2022 | [1148273] | [1961217] | R. VARATHARAJAN & NAGALAXMI,TRADING AS MAHESH MATCH INDUSTRIES 99-B/3, NAICKER STREET, KADALAIYUR - 628725 VIA KOVILPATTI, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT, TAMILNADU, INDIA. |
What does this status mean?
NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality has been opposed by a third party in Class 34. The applicant must file a counter-statement and defend the mark, or it will be deemed abandoned. Oppositions can be contested with the right support.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality (Application No. 5120628) is owned by (1) M/S.KAMALA MATCH INDUSTRIES Details : B. GOPALAKRISHNAN and A.NITHYA, 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 NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality is "Opposed". It was filed on 07/09/2021 at CHENNAI in Class 34. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality is filed in Class 34, covering: MATCHES; SULPHUR MATCHES; SAFETY MATCHES; WHITE PHOSPHORUS MATCHES; YELLOW PHOSPHORUS MATCHES; PARAFFIN MATCHES.
NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality covers: MATCHES; SULPHUR MATCHES; SAFETY MATCHES; WHITE PHOSPHORUS MATCHES; YELLOW PHOSPHORUS MATCHES; PARAFFIN MATCHES.
The exact word "NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5120628. 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.
Indian registered trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks. NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality (App #5120628) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If NEW DRAGON MATCHES - Best Quality 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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