STAR-KIST Trademark (Class 29) — Removed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
MEAT, FISH (EXCEPT LIVE FISH), POULTRY INCLUDED IN CLASS 29 AND GAME (NOT INCLUDING LIVE GAME). MEAT PRODUCTS FOR FOOD AND FISH PRODUCTS FOR FOOD.
Owner
- Name
- STAR-KIST FOODS, INC. Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, STATE OF CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(dot)
- State
- West Bengal
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
42 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Documents | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 2 | TM-68 | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 3 | TM-50 | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 4 | File Cover | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 5 | Note Sheet | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 6 | File Cover | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 7 | Note Sheet | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 8 | Correspondence | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 9 | Correspondence | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 10 | TM-34 | 3 Dec 1968 |
| 11 | TM-11 | 12 Feb 1971 |
| 12 | TM-12 | 18 Aug 1975 |
| 13 | Authorization Document (POA) | 23 Mar 1982 |
| 14 | Other Documents | 30 Dec 1988 |
| 15 | TM-1 | 30 Dec 1988 |
| 16 | Journal Copy | 30 Dec 1988 |
| 17 | Cover To Cover | 30 Dec 1988 |
| 18 | Additional Representation Sheet | 30 Dec 1988 |
| 19 | Examination Report | 30 Dec 1988 |
| 20 | Search Report | 30 Dec 1988 |
| 21 | Note Sheet | 30 Dec 1988 |
| 22 | Other Documents | 27 Nov 2002 |
| 23 | Note Sheet | 27 Nov 2002 |
| 24 | Power of Attorney | 3 Dec 2002 |
| 25 | Authorization Document (POA) | 3 Dec 2002 |
| 26 | TM-50 | 7 Jan 2003 |
| 27 | TM-34 | 7 Jan 2003 |
| 28 | TM-24 | 7 Jan 2003 |
| 29 | Other Documents | 7 Jan 2003 |
| 30 | TM-56 | 16 Oct 2003 |
| 31 | TM-56 | 17 Nov 2003 |
| 32 | TM-50 | 3 Dec 2003 |
| 33 | Note Sheet | 3 Dec 2003 |
| 34 | TM-56 | 17 Dec 2003 |
| 35 | Affidavit | 20 Feb 2004 |
| 36 | Power of Attorney | 7 Jul 2008 |
| 37 | Note Sheet | 19 Aug 2008 |
| 38 | Covering Letter | 19 Aug 2008 |
| 39 | TM-34 | 19 Aug 2008 |
| 40 | TM-50 | 7 Aug 2009 |
| 41 | O-3 Notice | 12 Nov 2013 |
| 42 | TM-50 | 17 Dec 2013 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
STAR-KIST's registration in Class 29 has lapsed because it wasn't renewed. It may be restorable — act soon, as the name could become available to others.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark STAR-KIST (Application No. 253189) is owned by (1) STAR-KIST FOODS ., 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 STAR-KIST is "Removed". It was filed on 03/12/1968 at KOLKATA in Class 29. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
STAR-KIST is filed in Class 29, covering: MEAT, FISH (EXCEPT LIVE FISH), POULTRY INCLUDED IN CLASS 29 AND GAME (NOT INCLUDING LIVE GAME). MEAT PRODUCTS FOR FOOD AND FISH PRODUCTS FOR FOOD.
STAR-KIST covers: MEAT, FISH (EXCEPT LIVE FISH), POULTRY INCLUDED IN CLASS 29 AND GAME (NOT INCLUDING LIVE GAME). MEAT PRODUCTS FOR FOOD AND FISH PRODUCTS FOR FOOD.
The exact word "STAR-KIST" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 253189. 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.
STAR-KIST is valid up to 03/12/2013. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If STAR-KIST 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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