NL Trademark (Class 16) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-09 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- NLDEVICE
- Application No.
- 254957
- Filed
- 20/02/1969
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 16
- TM Office
- KOLKATA
- Owner's state
- —
- TM type
- DEVICE
- Valid upto
- 20/02/1976
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 530-0 Dated : 01/07/1971
Goods & Services
PRINTED PUBLICATIONS.
Owner
- Name
- NATIONAL TOBACCO CO. OF INDIA LTD. Single Firm6 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
Other trademarks by this owner
5 other marks filed under NATIONAL TOBACCO CO. OF INDIA LTD. Single Firm. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTAR TM #233552 · Filed 07/02/1966 | 233552 | Class 34 | Registered |
| BELMON TM #231364 · Filed 17/09/1965 | 231364 | Class 34 | Registered |
| CARLTON TM #229595 · Filed 18/06/1965 | 229595 | Class 34 | Registered |
| GOLD LINK TM #135382 · Filed 08/09/1948 | 135382 | Class 34 | Removed |
| TABLA TM #135286 · Filed 31/08/1948 | 135286 | Class 34 | Removed |
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
NL is a registered trademark in Class 16. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for PRINTED PUBLICATIONS. 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 NL (Application No. 254957) is owned by (1) NATIONAL TOBACCO . OF INDIA LTD. Single Firm, 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 NL is "Registered". It was filed on 20/02/1969 at KOLKATA in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
NL is filed in Class 16, covering: PRINTED PUBLICATIONS.
NL covers: PRINTED PUBLICATIONS.
The exact word "NL" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 254957. 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.
NL is valid up to 20/02/1976. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If NL 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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