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VANGUARD Trademark (Class 34) — Registered Status & Details

RegisteredClass 34Filed 04/02/1969WORD

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
VANGUARDWORD
Application No.
254516
Filed
04/02/1969
Status
Registered
Class(es)
Class 34
TM Office
KOLKATA
Owner's state
West Bengal
TM type
WORD
Valid upto
04/02/2034
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 495-0 Dated : 16/01/1970
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Goods & Services

Class 34

MANUFACTURED TOBACCO.

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Owner

Name
INDIA TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED. Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
Address
*****
State
West Bengal
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Application Timeline

Application filed
04/02/1969
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
16/01/1970
Trade Marks Journal No. 495-0
Registration granted
07/11/1970
Certificate No. 99534
Next renewal due
04/02/2034
Indian trademarks must be renewed every 10 years. File TM-R 6-12 months ahead.
IP India record refreshed
09/07/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Uploaded Documents

24 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.

#DocumentDate
1Note Sheet4 Feb 1969
2Additional Representation Sheet4 Feb 1969
3Examination Report4 Feb 1969
4Search Report4 Feb 1969
5Cover To Cover4 Feb 1969
6Journal Copy4 Feb 1969
7Certificate4 Feb 1969
8TM-111 Oct 1970
9Order9 Mar 1983
10TM-129 Mar 1983
11Other Documents9 Mar 1983
12TM-1325 May 1990
13Renewal Certificate4 Feb 2004
14Power of Attorney6 Aug 2010
15Covering Letter23 Dec 2010
16TM-5028 Dec 2010
17Note Sheet27 Feb 2013
18Authorization Letter27 Feb 2013
19Order27 Feb 2013
20O-3 Notice9 Dec 2013
21TM-1218 Dec 2013
22Covering Letter18 Dec 2013
23Renewal Certificate21 Jan 2014
24TM-R(RENEWAL OF TRADE MARK)27 Dec 2023
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Correspondence and Notices

3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.

#SubjectCorres. No.Date
1RENEWAL NOTICE104120311 Jan 2014
2O3 NOTICE164403713 Nov 2023
3RENEWAL INTIMATION LETTER1699152631 Dec 2023
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
Registered

What does this status mean?

VANGUARD is a registered trademark in Class 34. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for MANUFACTURED TOBACCO. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 34? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark VANGUARD (Application No. 254516) is owned by (1) INDIA TOBACCO ., 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 VANGUARD is "Registered". It was filed on 04/02/1969 at KOLKATA in Class 34. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

VANGUARD is filed in Class 34, covering: MANUFACTURED TOBACCO.

VANGUARD covers: MANUFACTURED TOBACCO.

The exact word "VANGUARD" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 254516. 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.

VANGUARD is valid up to 04/02/2034. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If VANGUARD 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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