OPENFORUM Trademark (Class 43) — Accepted & Advertised Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 08/11/2026 · Last updated 8 Nov 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- OPENFORUMWORD
- Application No.
- 6925040
- Filed
- 26/03/2025
- Status
- Accepted & Advertised
- Class(es)
- Class 43
- TM Office
- CHENNAI
- Owner's state
- Kerala
- TM type
- WORD
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 2271-0 Dated : 27/07/2026
Goods & Services
Restaurants; Restaurant services; Cafe, cafeteria and restaurant services; Providing food and drink for guests in restaurants;
Owner
- Name
- JAMES MATHEW Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Kannur-Dist: 670004
- State
- Kerala
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
1 document filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 26 Mar 2025 |
Correspondence and Notices
1 notice issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 23292196 | 17 Jul 2026 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- SANDEEP GUPTA[32027]
- Address
- *****, Karnataka, India-560008
What does this status mean?
OPENFORUM has been accepted and published in the Trade Marks Journal for Class 43. The opposition window is now open — third parties can oppose it. If no opposition is filed, it proceeds to registration.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark OPENFORUM (Application No. 6925040) is owned by (1) JAMES MATHEW 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 OPENFORUM is "Accepted & Advertised". It was filed on 26/03/2025 at CHENNAI in Class 43. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
OPENFORUM is filed in Class 43, covering: Restaurants; Restaurant services; Cafe, cafeteria and restaurant services; Providing food and drink for guests in restaurants;.
OPENFORUM covers: Restaurants; Restaurant services; Cafe, cafeteria and restaurant services; Providing food and drink for guests in restaurants;.
The exact word "OPENFORUM" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 6925040. 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. OPENFORUM (App #6925040) is currently in status "Accepted & Advertised" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If OPENFORUM 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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