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Trademark Application · #129177

VAPORUB Trademark (Class 5) — Removed Status & Details

RemovedClass 5Filed 02/05/1947WORD

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

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
VAPORUBWORD
Application No.
129177
Filed
02/05/1947
Status
Removed
Class(es)
Class 5
TM Office
MUMBAI
Owner's state
Maharashtra
TM type
WORD
Valid upto
02/05/1976
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 64-0 Dated : 01/12/1948
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Goods & Services

Class 5

OINTMENT(MEDICATED), SALVE(MEDICATED) AND EMBROCATION(MEDICATED).

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Owner

Name
RICHARDSON MERRELL INC Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
Address
*****
State
Maharashtra
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Application Timeline

Application filed
02/05/1947
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
01/12/1948
Trade Marks Journal No. 64-0
Registration granted
14/03/1962
Certificate No. 68878
Renewal lapsed
02/05/1976
TM-R was due on this date. If lapsed, restoration via TM-13 within 1 year is possible.
IP India record refreshed
09/07/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
01/01/1925
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
Removed

What does this status mean?

VAPORUB's registration in Class 5 has lapsed because it wasn't renewed. It may be restorable — act soon, as the name could become available to others.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark VAPORUB (Application No. 129177) is owned by (1) RICHARDSON MERRELL, 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 VAPORUB is "Removed". It was filed on 02/05/1947 at MUMBAI in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

VAPORUB is filed in Class 5, covering: OINTMENT(MEDICATED), SALVE(MEDICATED) AND EMBROCATION(MEDICATED).

VAPORUB covers: OINTMENT(MEDICATED), SALVE(MEDICATED) AND EMBROCATION(MEDICATED).

The exact word "VAPORUB" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 129177. 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.

VAPORUB is valid up to 02/05/1976. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If VAPORUB 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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