Trademark Application · #5121037

TOTEM Trademark (Class 9) — Opposed Status & Details

OpposedClass 9Filed 07/09/2021DEVICE

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-22 · Last updated 22 May 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
TOTEMDEVICE
Application No.
5121037
Filed
07/09/2021
Status
Opposed
Class(es)
Class 9Scientific, electric, photographic, computers, software, mobile apps, downloadable digital products.
TM Office
CHENNAI
Owner's state
Karnataka
TM type
DEVICE
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 2080-0 Dated : 28/11/2022
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Owner

Name
WHITEINC RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITED Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****, Karnataka 560017, India
Email
*********bai(at)azbpartners.com
State
Karnataka
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Other trademarks by this owner

2 other marks filed under WHITEINC RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITED Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.

WordmarkApp No.ClassStatus
MOTION TRAVEL
TM #5977043 · Filed 13/06/2023
5977043Class 18Registered
TOTEM
TM #5121038 · Filed 07/09/2021
5121038Class 35Registered
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Application Timeline

Application filed
07/09/2021
Filed via e-Filing
Published for opposition
28/11/2022
Trade Marks Journal No. 2080-0
Awaiting registration
Current status: Opposed
IP India record refreshed
22/05/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
e-Filing
Category
TRADE MARK
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Attorney / IP Agent

Name & code
AZB & PARTNERS[16343]
Address
*****, MUMBAI 400013(dot)
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Goods & Services

Class 9

Mobile phone cases, earphone accessories, namely, earphone cushions, earphone pads, cord management systems, earphone cases, and earphone extension cords, covers for tablets, sleeves for laptops, USB cables, wireless chargers, screen protectors for smart watches; screen protectors comprised of acrylic, tempered glass, plastic adapted for use with portable electronic devices; fitted plastic films known as skin for covering and providing a scratch and impact resistant barrier or protection for electronic devices.

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Opposition history

DateOpp. NumberOpponent CodeOpponent Name & Address
24/03/2023[1211415][845430]FORBES AND CO.LTD. FORBES BLDG.,GRD.FL.,CHARANJIT RAI MARG,FORT,MUMBAI-400 001
Opposed

What does this status mean?

TOTEM has been opposed by a third party in Class 9. 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.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark TOTEM (Application No. 5121037) is owned by (1) WHITEINC RETAIL, 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 TOTEM is "Opposed". It was filed on 07/09/2021 at CHENNAI in Class 9. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

TOTEM is filed in Class 9, which covers Scientific, electric, photographic, computers, software, mobile apps, downloadable digital products..

TOTEM covers: [CLASS : 9] Mobile phone cases, earphone accessories, namely, earphone cushions, earphone pads, cord management systems, earphone cases, and earphone extension cords, covers for tablets, sleeves for laptops, USB cables, wireless chargers, screen protectors for smart watches; screen protectors comprised of acrylic, tempered glass, plastic adapted for use with portable electronic devices; fitted plastic films known as skin for covering and providing a scratch and impact resistant barrier or protection for electronic devices..

The exact word "TOTEM" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5121037. 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. TOTEM (App #5121037) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.

If TOTEM 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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