TOP GRIP Trademark (Class 16) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 07/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-07 · Last updated 7 Jun 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Pens, Ball Pens, Fountain Pens, Marking Pens, Stands For Pens And Pencils, Refills, Inks, Pencils, Writing Instruments And Articles Of Stationery.
Owner
- Name
- CELLO PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL WORKS Partnership Firm Details : Ghisulal D. Rathod, Pradeep G. Rathod, Pankaj G. Rathod and Gaurav Rathod.1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- *********o99(at)gmail.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
7 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 19 Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 19 Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Documents in support of Show cause Hearing (SCH) | 5 Aug 2021 |
| 4 | Journal Copy | 21 Sep 2021 |
| 5 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 14 Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 12 May 2023 |
| 7 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 12 May 2023 |
Correspondence and Notices
5 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 9362870 | 5 Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 11646643 | 14 Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 4351881 | 11946089 | 5 Aug 2021 |
| 4 | Opposition Notice | 13042064 | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 5 | Opposition Counter Statement | 14483583 | 14 Dec 2022 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- GAUTAM & CO. (TRADE MARKS ATTORNEYS)[16125]
- Address
- *****, Maharashtra, India
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 14/12/2021 | [1137749] | [848370] | HINDUSTAN PENCILS PRIVATE LIMITED 510, HIMALAYA HOUSE, 79, PALTON ROAD, MUMBAI-400 001 |
What does this status mean?
TOP GRIP has been opposed by a third party in Class 16. 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 TOP GRIP (Application No. 4351881) is owned by (1) CELLO PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL WORKS Details : Ghisulal D. Rathod Pradeep G. Rathod Pankaj G. Rathod and Gaurav Rathod., 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 TOP GRIP is "Opposed". It was filed on 19/11/2019 at MUMBAI in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
TOP GRIP is filed in Class 16, covering: Pens, Ball Pens, Fountain Pens, Marking Pens, Stands For Pens And Pencils, Refills, Inks, Pencils, Writing Instruments And Articles Of Stationery.
TOP GRIP covers: Pens, Ball Pens, Fountain Pens, Marking Pens, Stands For Pens And Pencils, Refills, Inks, Pencils, Writing Instruments And Articles Of Stationery.
The exact word "TOP GRIP" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 4351881. 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. TOP GRIP (App #4351881) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If TOP GRIP 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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