THE INDIAN SAMACHAR Trademark (Class 38) — 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
Broadcast services; Video broadcasting; Audio broadcasting; Radio broadcasting; Television broadcasting; Wireless broadcasting; Internet broadcasting services; Transmission of messages using electronic media; Telecommunication services provided via platforms and portals on the Internet and other media; Delivery of messages by electronic media; Subscription television broadcasting; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite broadcasting services; Satellite communication services; Satellite and cable broadcasting; Rental of satellite broadcasting sets; Telecommunications by computer terminals, via telematics, satellites, radios, telegraphs, telephones; Communication via computer terminals, by digital transmission or by satellite; Chatroom services for social networking; Chat room services for social networking; Forums
Owner
- Name
- VERY SPECIAL INDIAN NETWORK GROUP Trust Details : VIJENDRA SAGAR (TRUSTEE) 2. SWEETY (SECRETARY) 3. THAKUR DAS (TREASURER)1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, UTTAR PRADESH - 204216
- *********018(at)gmail.com
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
2 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 5 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 19 Nov 2021 |
Correspondence and Notices
6 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12400088 | 31 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 16953939 | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 18250263 | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 19124680 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 19532874 | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Tribunal Refused Notice for : 5160591 | 19820134 | 4 Mar 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
THE INDIAN SAMACHAR was refused registration in Class 38 after examination or a hearing. The decision can sometimes be appealed, or a fresh, amended application filed.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark THE INDIAN SAMACHAR (Application No. 5160591) is owned by (1) VERY SPECIAL INDIAN NETWORK GROUP Details : VIJENDRA SAGAR (TRUSTEE) 2. SWEETY (SECRETARY) 3. THAKUR DAS (TREASURER), 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 THE INDIAN SAMACHAR is "Refused". It was filed on 05/10/2021 at DELHI in Class 38. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
THE INDIAN SAMACHAR is filed in Class 38, covering: Broadcast services; Video broadcasting; Audio broadcasting; Radio broadcasting; Television broadcasting; Wireless broadcasting; Internet broadcasting services; Transmission of messages using electronic media; Telecommunication services provided via platforms and portals on the Internet and other media; Delivery of messages by electronic media; Subscription television broadcasting; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite broadcasting services; Satellite communication services; Satellite and cable broadcasting; Rental of satellite broadcasting sets; Telecommunications by computer terminals, via telematics, satellites, radios, telegraphs, telephones; Communication via computer terminals, by digital transmission or by satellite; Chatroom services for social networking; Chat room services for social networking; Forums [chat rooms] for social networking; Providing on-line chat rooms for social networking; News agencies; Transmission of news; Electronic transmission of news; News agency services [transmission of news]; News agency services for electronic transmission; Radio and television broadcasting; Telecommunication services; Webcasting services; Webcasting; Internet radio broadcasting services; Transmission of multimedia content via the Internet; Broadcasting of television programs via the Internet; Digital transmission of data via the Internet; Providing user access to portals on the Internet; Live transmissions accessible via home pages on the internet [webcam];.
THE INDIAN SAMACHAR covers: Broadcast services; Video broadcasting; Audio broadcasting; Radio broadcasting; Television broadcasting; Wireless broadcasting; Internet broadcasting services; Transmission of messages using electronic media; Telecommunication services provided via platforms and portals on the Internet and other media; Delivery of messages by electronic media; Subscription television broadcasting; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite broadcasting services; Satellite communication services; Satellite and cable broadcasting; Rental of satellite broadcasting sets; Telecommunications by computer terminals, via telematics, satellites, radios, telegraphs, telephones; Communication via computer terminals, by digital transmission or by satellite; Chatroom services for social networking; Chat room services for social networking; Forums [chat rooms] for social networking; Providing on-line chat rooms for social networking; News agencies; Transmission of news; Electronic transmission of news; News agency services [transmission of news]; News agency services for electronic transmission; Radio and television broadcasting; Telecommunication services; Webcasting services; Webcasting; Internet radio broadcasting services; Transmission of multimedia content via the Internet; Broadcasting of television programs via the Internet; Digital transmission of data via the Internet; Providing user access to portals on the Internet; Live transmissions accessible via home pages on the internet [webcam];.
The exact word "THE INDIAN SAMACHAR" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5160591. 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. THE INDIAN SAMACHAR (App #5160591) is currently in status "Refused" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If THE INDIAN SAMACHAR 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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