Wacoal Trademark (Class 5) — Opposed 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
Sanitary shorts; oiled paper for medical purposes; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; gauze for dressings; empty capsules for pharmaceuticals; eyepatches for medical purposes; ear bandages; menstruation bandages; sanitary tampons; sanitary napkins; sanitary pads; sanitary panties; sanitary pantyliners; cloth pantyliners (liners for vaginal discharge); vulva cleaning cloth for women; absorbent cotton; adhesive plasters; materials for dressings; liquid bandages; breast-nursing pads; cotton swabs for medical use; incontinence pads; incontinence napkins; pants and shorts for incontinence; pants and shorts for light urinary incontinence; diapers for incontinence; pants, absorbent, for incontinence; liners for incontinence; disposable diapers for adults; babies' nappies; disposable diapers; cloth diapers; diaper covers; diapers; dietary supplements for humans; dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes; dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes.
Owner
- Name
- WACOAL CORP. Body Incorporate2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Kyoto-shi Kyoto 60XX530Japan
- ****rishnaandsaurastri.com
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
28 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birth | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Journal Copy | 18 Nov 2023 |
| 3 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 4 | TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37) | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 11 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 12 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 13 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 14 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 15 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 16 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 17 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 18 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 19 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 20 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 21 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 22 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 23 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 24 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 25 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 26 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 27 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 28 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 11 Jul 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IRDI Opposition counter Statement | 17904723 | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 2 | IRDI Hearing Notice | 19929411 | 21 Mar 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- International Bureau
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- KRISHNA & SAURASTRI ASSOCIATES LLP[21118]
- Address
- *****, MUMBAI – 400018
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 31/01/2024 | [1275176] | [1967351] | MR. CHUTRARAM NEMARAM GEHLOT HOUSE NO. 292, BERA BHERU SAGAR, PACHUNDA KALA, BAGRI, PALI, RAJASTHAN – 306 114, INDIA. |
What does this status mean?
Wacoal has been opposed by a third party in Class 5. 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 Wacoal (Application No. 5877112) is owned by (1) WACOAL ., 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 Wacoal is "Opposed". It was filed on 30/01/2023 at IR DIVISION in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
Wacoal is filed in Class 5, covering: Sanitary shorts; oiled paper for medical purposes; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; gauze for dressings; empty capsules for pharmaceuticals; eyepatches for medical purposes; ear bandages; menstruation bandages; sanitary tampons; sanitary napkins; sanitary pads; sanitary panties; sanitary pantyliners; cloth pantyliners (liners for vaginal discharge); vulva cleaning cloth for women; absorbent cotton; adhesive plasters; materials for dressings; liquid bandages; breast-nursing pads; cotton swabs for medical use; incontinence pads; incontinence napkins; pants and shorts for incontinence; pants and shorts for light urinary incontinence; diapers for incontinence; pants, absorbent, for incontinence; liners for incontinence; disposable diapers for adults; babies' nappies; disposable diapers; cloth diapers; diaper covers; diapers; dietary supplements for humans; dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes; dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes.
Wacoal covers: Sanitary shorts; oiled paper for medical purposes; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; gauze for dressings; empty capsules for pharmaceuticals; eyepatches for medical purposes; ear bandages; menstruation bandages; sanitary tampons; sanitary napkins; sanitary pads; sanitary panties; sanitary pantyliners; cloth pantyliners (liners for vaginal discharge); vulva cleaning cloth for women; absorbent cotton; adhesive plasters; materials for dressings; liquid bandages; breast-nursing pads; cotton swabs for medical use; incontinence pads; incontinence napkins; pants and shorts for incontinence; pants and shorts for light urinary incontinence; diapers for incontinence; pants, absorbent, for incontinence; liners for incontinence; disposable diapers for adults; babies' nappies; disposable diapers; cloth diapers; diaper covers; diapers; dietary supplements for humans; dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes; dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes.
The exact word "Wacoal" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5877112. 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. Wacoal (App #5877112) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If Wacoal 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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