SWISS MILITARY Trademark (Class 25) — Opposed 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
textile items
Owner
- Name
- PROMOSHIRT SM S.A Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, 2900 Porrentruy 2, *****
- State
- Chandigarh
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
33 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power of Attorney | 8 Nov 2000 |
| 2 | Cover To Cover | 8 Nov 2000 |
| 3 | TM-1 | 8 Nov 2000 |
| 4 | Cover To Cover | 9 Nov 2000 |
| 5 | Note Sheet | 20 Jul 2003 |
| 6 | Correspondence | 26 Oct 2010 |
| 7 | Correspondence | 15 Dec 2010 |
| 8 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 17 Jan 2011 |
| 9 | Correspondence | 8 Aug 2011 |
| 10 | Correspondence | 29 Aug 2011 |
| 11 | Correspondence | 22 Sep 2011 |
| 12 | Order | 10 Oct 2011 |
| 13 | Order | 11 Oct 2011 |
| 14 | RTI | 3 Apr 2012 |
| 15 | Correspondence | 21 Feb 2014 |
| 16 | Correspondence | 3 Mar 2014 |
| 17 | Correspondence | 6 Mar 2014 |
| 18 | Correspondence | 12 Mar 2014 |
| 19 | Correspondence | 2 Apr 2014 |
| 20 | Correspondence | 7 Apr 2014 |
| 21 | Correspondence | 9 Apr 2014 |
| 22 | Correspondence | 22 Apr 2014 |
| 23 | RTI | 28 Apr 2014 |
| 24 | TM-16 | 21 Aug 2014 |
| 25 | TM-16 | 6 Feb 2015 |
| 26 | Correspondence | 15 Mar 2016 |
| 27 | Order | 12 Apr 2016 |
| 28 | TM-5 | 31 Aug 2016 |
| 29 | Journal Copy | 1 Sep 2016 |
| 30 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 20 Apr 2018 |
| 31 | Order | 26 Jul 2022 |
| 32 | TM-M(CERTIFICATIE OF REGISTER (U/S 137) / CERTIFIED COPY OF A DOCUMENT) | 17 Oct 2022 |
| 33 | TM-M(EXPEDITED LEGAL CERTIFICATE ) | 19 Oct 2022 |
Correspondence and Notices
3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Counter Statement | 5428585 | 18 Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice | 12935525 | 2 Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice | 13177395 | 14 Mar 2022 |
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 |
| 16/03/2004 | [166808] | [7454] | SWISS ARMY BRAND LIMITED ONE RESEARCH DRIVE, SHELTON, CONNECTICUT 06484-0874, U.S.A. |
| 31/08/2016 | [861253] | [849608] | ARMASUISSE KASERNENSTRASSE 19 CH-3003 BERN SWITZERLAND |
What does this status mean?
SWISS MILITARY has been opposed by a third party in Class 25. 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 SWISS MILITARY (Application No. 969178) is owned by (1) PROMOSHIRT SM S.A 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 SWISS MILITARY is "Opposed". It was filed on 08/11/2000 at DELHI in Class 25. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
SWISS MILITARY is filed in Class 25, covering: textile items.
SWISS MILITARY covers: textile items.
The exact word "SWISS MILITARY" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 969178. 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. SWISS MILITARY (App #969178) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If SWISS MILITARY 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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