The Precious Metal Detector Trademark (Class 37) — Refused Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Last updated 22 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Mining for precious metals; Mining services; Mining extraction; Mining extraction services; Mining for precious stones; Repair of mining machinery; Maintenance and cleaning of mining equipment; Mining for diamonds, precious stones or precious metals; Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of mining machines and apparatus; Rental of drilling and mining apparatus; Rental of mining machines and apparatus; Rental of automotive machinery for use in mining; Providing information relating to the rental of mining machines and apparatus.
Owner
- Name
- THE PRECIOUS METAL DETECTOR (Proprietorship Firm of PRAVIN NIVRUTTI SHERKAR) Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Thane 421202, Maharashtra, India
- *********ini(at)gmail.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
2 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 29 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 17 Feb 2023 |
Correspondence and Notices
7 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12347434 | 21 Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 17504741 | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 18096141 | 3 May 2024 |
| 4 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 18835425 | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Adjourned Notice | 19005787 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 19359737 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Tribunal Refused Notice for : 5153006 | 20292341 | 26 May 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
The Precious Metal Detector was refused registration in Class 37 after examination or a hearing. The decision can sometimes be appealed, or a fresh, amended application filed.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark The Precious Metal Detector (Application No. 5153006) is owned by (1) THE PRECIOUS METAL DETECTOR (Proprietorship Firm of PRAVIN NIVRUTTI SHERKAR) 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 The Precious Metal Detector is "Refused". It was filed on 29/09/2021 at MUMBAI in Class 37. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
The Precious Metal Detector is filed in Class 37, covering: Mining for precious metals; Mining services; Mining extraction; Mining extraction services; Mining for precious stones; Repair of mining machinery; Maintenance and cleaning of mining equipment; Mining for diamonds, precious stones or precious metals; Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of mining machines and apparatus; Rental of drilling and mining apparatus; Rental of mining machines and apparatus; Rental of automotive machinery for use in mining; Providing information relating to the rental of mining machines and apparatus.
The Precious Metal Detector covers: Mining for precious metals; Mining services; Mining extraction; Mining extraction services; Mining for precious stones; Repair of mining machinery; Maintenance and cleaning of mining equipment; Mining for diamonds, precious stones or precious metals; Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of mining machines and apparatus; Rental of drilling and mining apparatus; Rental of mining machines and apparatus; Rental of automotive machinery for use in mining; Providing information relating to the rental of mining machines and apparatus.
The exact word "The Precious Metal Detector" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5153006. 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 Precious Metal Detector (App #5153006) is currently in status "Refused" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If The Precious Metal Detector 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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