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RIFANEX Trademark (Class 5) — Registered Status & Details

RegisteredClass 5Filed 07/08/2002WORD

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 07/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-07 · Last updated 7 Jun 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
RIFANEXWORD
Application No.
1124588
Filed
07/08/2002
Status
Registered
Class(es)
Class 5
TM Office
DELHI
Owner's state
Uttar Pradesh
TM type
WORD
Valid upto
07/08/2032
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 1325-1 Dated : 20/12/2004
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Goods & Services

Class 5

PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICINAL PREP. , INCLUDED IN CLASS 5.

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Owner

Name
BESTOCHEM FORMULATIONS (I)LTD. Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
Address
*****, DELHI ROAD, *****
State
Uttar Pradesh
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Application Timeline

Application filed
07/08/2002
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
20/12/2004
Trade Marks Journal No. 1325-1
Registration granted
25/01/2023
Certificate No. 3151103
Next renewal due
07/08/2032
Indian trademarks must be renewed every 10 years. File TM-R 6-12 months ahead.
IP India record refreshed
07/06/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Uploaded Documents

31 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.

#DocumentDate
1Other Documents7 Aug 2002
2TM-17 Aug 2002
3Additional Representation Sheet7 Aug 2002
4Examination Report7 Aug 2002
5Note Sheet7 Aug 2002
6Authorization Document (POA)20 Apr 2005
7TM-520 Apr 2005
8Note Sheet20 Apr 2005
9Correspondence20 Apr 2005
10Correspondence22 Jun 2006
11Correspondence2 Feb 2008
12Correspondence11 May 2009
13Correspondence12 Oct 2009
14Correspondence15 Apr 2010
15Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R)18 Nov 2010
16Correspondence15 Feb 2012
17Correspondence2 May 2013
18TM-1621 Jan 2015
19Letters related to TOP13 Jul 2015
20Order16 Jul 2016
21Note Sheet17 May 2019
22Note Sheet20 May 2019
23Correspondence20 May 2019
24Order11 Oct 2022
25Hearing Notice11 Oct 2022
26Hearing Notice23 Nov 2022
27Order18 Jan 2023
28Journal Copy25 Jan 2023
29Certificate25 Jan 2023
30TM-R(RENEWAL OF TRADE MARK)8 Feb 2023
31TM-R(RENEWAL OF TRADE MARK)22 Feb 2023
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Correspondence and Notices

3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.

#SubjectCorres. No.Date
1Opposition Counter Statement827879217 May 2019
2RENEWAL INTIMATION LETTER1478376812 Feb 2023
3RENEWAL INTIMATION LETTER1486097626 Feb 2023
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
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Opposition history

DateOpp. NumberOpponent CodeOpponent Name & Address
15/04/2005[190056][1431]MERRELL PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 2110 EAST GALBRAITH ROAD, CINCINNATI OHIO U.S.A
20/04/2005[190328][4949]NOVARTIS AG CH-4002, BASEL, SWITZERLAND.
Registered

What does this status mean?

RIFANEX is a registered trademark in Class 5. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICINAL PREP. , INCLUDED IN CLASS 5. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 5? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark RIFANEX (Application No. 1124588) is owned by (1) BESTOCHEM FORMULATIONS (I)LTD., 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 RIFANEX is "Registered". It was filed on 07/08/2002 at DELHI in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

RIFANEX is filed in Class 5, covering: PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICINAL PREP. , INCLUDED IN CLASS 5.

RIFANEX covers: PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICINAL PREP. , INCLUDED IN CLASS 5.

The exact word "RIFANEX" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 1124588. 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.

RIFANEX is valid up to 07/08/2032. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If RIFANEX 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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