SMOOTHLINE Trademark (Class 16) — Refused Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-22 · Last updated 22 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Writing pens,Felt writing pens, Writing pads,Pads (Writing -), Writing paper pads, Rulers, Blackboard rulers, Square rulers, Drafting rulers, Rulers (Drawing -), Square rulers for drawing, Automatic adhesive dispensers for office use, String dispensers for use in wrapping, String dispensers for use in packaging, Adhesive tape dispensers
Owner
- Name
- MAITRI EXPORTS LLP Limited Liability Partnership(LLP)2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, RAJKOT-360001 GUJARAT INDIA(dot)
- *********bad(at)gmail.com
- State
- Gujarat
- MCA company
- MAITRI EXPORTS LLPActiveCIN AAR-4618 · Incorporated 2019
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
2 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 2 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 21 Oct 2021 |
Correspondence and Notices
6 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12339520 | 20 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 13986762 | 25 Aug 2022 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 14827498 | 20 Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 15187436 | 3 May 2023 |
| 5 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 17468344 | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 6 | Tribunal Refused Notice for : 5157995 | 17804281 | 21 Mar 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- RAMESH G. SABAD[19059]
- Address
- YADUNANDAN 3-KISHANPARA B/H OLD CANCER HOSPITAL OPP SHREE PALACE RAJKOT - 360001, GUJARAT, INDIA(dot)
What does this status mean?
SMOOTHLINE was refused registration in Class 16 after examination or a hearing. The decision can sometimes be appealed, or a fresh, amended application filed.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark SMOOTHLINE (Application No. 5157995) is owned by (1) MAITRI EXPORTS Liability Partnership(), 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 SMOOTHLINE is "Refused". It was filed on 02/10/2021 at AHMEDABAD in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
SMOOTHLINE is filed in Class 16, covering: Writing pens,Felt writing pens, Writing pads,Pads (Writing -), Writing paper pads, Rulers, Blackboard rulers, Square rulers, Drafting rulers, Rulers (Drawing -), Square rulers for drawing, Automatic adhesive dispensers for office use, String dispensers for use in wrapping, String dispensers for use in packaging, Adhesive tape dispensers [office requisites], Dispensers for adhesive tapes for household or stationery use, Dispensers for adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes, Adhesive tape dispensers for stationery or household purposes,Stationery, Pouches [stationery], Paper stationery, Thumbtacks [stationery], Pins [stationery], Seals [stationery], Writing stationery, Binders [stationery], Folders [stationery], Files [stationery], Stationery boxes, Office stationery, Printed stationery, Stickers [stationery], Envelopes [stationery], Pads [stationery], Adhesive foils [stationery], Desktop stationery cabinets, Tapes (adhesive -) [stationery], Adhesive foils stationery, Pencil ornaments (stationery), Writing cases [stationery], Document holders [stationery], Marking pens [stationery], Announcement cards [stationery], Index cards[stationery], School supplies [stationery], Clips for paper [stationery], Stationery and educational supplies, Wood pulp board [stationery], Rubber cements for stationery, Stationery (Cabinets for -) [office requisites], Stapling guns (Electric -) for stationery use, Adhesive-coated plastic sheets for stationery purposes, Pastes and other adhesives for stationery or household purposes, Paste for handicraft, for stationery or household purposes (banjaku-nori), Red algae gelatine glue, for stationery or household purposes [funori], Automatic paper clip dispensing machines for office or stationery use in class-16.
SMOOTHLINE covers: Writing pens,Felt writing pens, Writing pads,Pads (Writing -), Writing paper pads, Rulers, Blackboard rulers, Square rulers, Drafting rulers, Rulers (Drawing -), Square rulers for drawing, Automatic adhesive dispensers for office use, String dispensers for use in wrapping, String dispensers for use in packaging, Adhesive tape dispensers [office requisites], Dispensers for adhesive tapes for household or stationery use, Dispensers for adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes, Adhesive tape dispensers for stationery or household purposes,Stationery, Pouches [stationery], Paper stationery, Thumbtacks [stationery], Pins [stationery], Seals [stationery], Writing stationery, Binders [stationery], Folders [stationery], Files [stationery], Stationery boxes, Office stationery, Printed stationery, Stickers [stationery], Envelopes [stationery], Pads [stationery], Adhesive foils [stationery], Desktop stationery cabinets, Tapes (adhesive -) [stationery], Adhesive foils stationery, Pencil ornaments (stationery), Writing cases [stationery], Document holders [stationery], Marking pens [stationery], Announcement cards [stationery], Index cards[stationery], School supplies [stationery], Clips for paper [stationery], Stationery and educational supplies, Wood pulp board [stationery], Rubber cements for stationery, Stationery (Cabinets for -) [office requisites], Stapling guns (Electric -) for stationery use, Adhesive-coated plastic sheets for stationery purposes, Pastes and other adhesives for stationery or household purposes, Paste for handicraft, for stationery or household purposes (banjaku-nori), Red algae gelatine glue, for stationery or household purposes [funori], Automatic paper clip dispensing machines for office or stationery use in class-16.
The exact word "SMOOTHLINE" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5157995. 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. SMOOTHLINE (App #5157995) is currently in status "Refused" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If SMOOTHLINE 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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