THE ZIRAF Trademark (Class 34) — Abandoned Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 25/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-25 · Last updated 25 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
IN RESPECT OF MATCHES, MATCHBOXES AND MATCH HOLDERS.
Owner
- Name
- HEMIL NILESHBHAI BHARTIYA Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, GUJARAT - 385635(dot)
- *********ort(at)soniandsoni.legal
- State
- Gujarat
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 13 Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 3 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 27 May 2024 |
| 4 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Journal Copy | 21 Jun 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
5 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 16583677 | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Opposition Notice | 18434520 | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Opposition Notice | 18488345 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Order Form of 21(2) | 21117669 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Order Form of 21(2) | 21117671 | 6 Nov 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 01/06/2023
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- GAURAV SONI, ADVOCATE[5589]
- Address
- *****, AHMEDABAD-380015, GUJARAT INDIA(dot)
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 27/05/2024 | [1314304] | [2069751] | SHANTABEN LALCHAND AGRAWAL, SOLE PROPRIETOR OF PRAKASHCHANDRA PANKAJKUMAR & BROS. NO.02, BANSILALJI COMPLEX, GANDHI CHOWK, DIST.: BANASKANTHA, DEESA-385 535, GUJARAT STATE, INDIA. |
| 17/06/2024 | [1322564] | [1942505] | SINNAR BIDI UDYOG LIMITED CAMEL HOUSE, NASHIK-PUNE ROAD, NASHIK - 422 011 |
What does this status mean?
THE ZIRAF's application in Class 34 has been abandoned — usually because a required response or deadline was missed. The mark is no longer protected. If the name still matters, a fresh application is the way forward.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark THE ZIRAF (Application No. 5977033) is owned by (1) HEMIL NILESHBHAI BHARTIYA 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 ZIRAF is "Abandoned". It was filed on 13/06/2023 at AHMEDABAD in Class 34. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
THE ZIRAF is filed in Class 34, covering: IN RESPECT OF MATCHES, MATCHBOXES AND MATCH HOLDERS.
THE ZIRAF covers: IN RESPECT OF MATCHES, MATCHBOXES AND MATCH HOLDERS.
The exact word "THE ZIRAF" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5977033. 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 ZIRAF (App #5977033) is currently in status "Abandoned" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If THE ZIRAF 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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