RUGBY Trademark (Class 16) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 07/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-07 · Last updated 7 Jun 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
fountain pens ballpens roller pens gel ink pens and all other types opf writing instruments all types of refils ink nibs sharpners scales pen stnds and office & school stationeries all types of sketch pens colour pens felt & plasters nib pens marker pens and pencils pencil leads erasers and adhesives & glues and colour crayons colour pastels students colours artist's colours drawing & desiging colors and geomertry & instrumnts boxes and writing slates & boards white boards
Owner
- Name
- MANAK CHAND JAIN Single Firm3 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, GOREGAON (EAST) MUMBAI-400063
- State
- Maharashtra
Other trademarks by this owner
2 other marks filed under MANAK CHAND JAIN Single Firm. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-CLASS TM #1187263 · Filed 28/03/2003 | 1187263 | Class 16 | Registered |
| PREFERENCE TM #1031054 · Filed 26/07/2001 | 1031054 | Class 16 | Registered |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Examination Report | 26 Jul 2001 |
| 2 | Additional Representation Sheet | 26 Jul 2001 |
| 3 | Note Sheet | 26 Jul 2001 |
| 4 | TM-1 | 26 Jul 2001 |
| 5 | Other Documents | 26 Jul 2001 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 01/03/2004 | [164833] | [9339] | HOTEL RUGBY LIMITED 6, STADIUM HOUSE, V.N. ROAD, CHURCHGATE, MUMBAI - 400 020. |
What does this status mean?
RUGBY has been opposed by a third party in Class 16. 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 RUGBY (Application No. 1031022) is owned by (1) MANAK CHAND JAIN 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 RUGBY is "Opposed". It was filed on 26/07/2001 at MUMBAI in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
RUGBY is filed in Class 16, covering: fountain pens ballpens roller pens gel ink pens and all other types opf writing instruments all types of refils ink nibs sharpners scales pen stnds and office & school stationeries all types of sketch pens colour pens felt & plasters nib pens marker pens and pencils pencil leads erasers and adhesives & glues and colour crayons colour pastels students colours artist's colours drawing & desiging colors and geomertry & instrumnts boxes and writing slates & boards white boards.
RUGBY covers: fountain pens ballpens roller pens gel ink pens and all other types opf writing instruments all types of refils ink nibs sharpners scales pen stnds and office & school stationeries all types of sketch pens colour pens felt & plasters nib pens marker pens and pencils pencil leads erasers and adhesives & glues and colour crayons colour pastels students colours artist's colours drawing & desiging colors and geomertry & instrumnts boxes and writing slates & boards white boards.
The exact word "RUGBY" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 1031022. 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. RUGBY (App #1031022) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If RUGBY 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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