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SHORTHAND Trademark (Class 42) — Registered Status & Details

RegisteredClass 42Filed 30/09/2021WORD

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-22 · Last updated 22 May 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
SHORTHANDWORD
Application No.
5156040
Filed
30/09/2021
Status
Registered
Class(es)
Class 42
TM Office
CHENNAI
Owner's state
Tamil Nadu
TM type
WORD
Valid upto
30/09/2031
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 2045-0 Dated : 28/03/2022
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Goods & Services

Class 42

Software as a service; Computer programming and computer software design; Creating and maintaining blogs for others; Creation, design, development, and maintenance of websites; Design of computer software, computer firmware, computer hardware and computer systems

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Owner

Name
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS (IIT MADRAS) Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****, Tamil Nadu – 600036, India
Email
*********i(at)ediplis.com
State
Tamil Nadu
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Other trademarks by this owner

2 other marks filed under INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS (IIT MADRAS) Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.

WordmarkApp No.ClassStatus
SHOBOT
TM #5951042 · Filed 24/05/2023
5951042Class 9Registered
SHORTHAND
TM #5156041 · Filed 30/09/2021
5156041Class 45Registered
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Application Timeline

Application filed
30/09/2021
Filed via e-Filing
Published for opposition
28/03/2022
Trade Marks Journal No. 2045-0
Registration granted
07/09/2022
Certificate No. 3060221
Next renewal due
30/09/2031
Indian trademarks must be renewed every 10 years. File TM-R 6-12 months ahead.
IP India record refreshed
22/05/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Uploaded Documents

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

#DocumentDate
1TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION)30 Sep 2021
2Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R)25 Nov 2021
3TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37)29 Nov 2021
4Journal Copy10 Jun 2022
5Certificate7 Sep 2022
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Correspondence and Notices

1 notice issued by the Registry on this application.

#SubjectCorres. No.Date
1EXAMINATION REPORT1238569928 Oct 2021
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
27/06/2021
Filing mode
e-Filing
Category
TRADE MARK
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Attorney / IP Agent

Name & code
ADITI VERMA[34011]
Address
*****, Building No(dot) 1542/A, *****
Registered

What does this status mean?

SHORTHAND is a registered trademark in Class 42. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for Software as a service; Computer programming and computer software design; Creating and maintaining blogs for others; Creation, design, development, and maintenance of websites; Design of computer software, computer firmware, computer hardware and computer systems and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 42? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark SHORTHAND (Application No. 5156040) is owned by (1) INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS (IIT MADRAS), 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 SHORTHAND is "Registered". It was filed on 30/09/2021 at CHENNAI in Class 42. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

SHORTHAND is filed in Class 42, covering: Software as a service; Computer programming and computer software design; Creating and maintaining blogs for others; Creation, design, development, and maintenance of websites; Design of computer software, computer firmware, computer hardware and computer systems.

SHORTHAND covers: Software as a service; Computer programming and computer software design; Creating and maintaining blogs for others; Creation, design, development, and maintenance of websites; Design of computer software, computer firmware, computer hardware and computer systems.

The exact word "SHORTHAND" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5156040. 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.

SHORTHAND is valid up to 30/09/2031. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If SHORTHAND 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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