AQUA Trademark (Class 33) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-09 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
alcoholic beverages included in class 33
Owner
- Name
- SUN- N-SAND HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITED Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- *********(at)krishnaandsaurastri.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 21/05/2004 | [175218] | [3409] | EUREKA FORBES LTD. KONKAN CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD., KONKAN NAGAR HALL, PLOT NO. 123, LT. P.K.MARG, MAHIM, MUMBAI-16 |
What does this status mean?
AQUA has been opposed by a third party in Class 33. 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 AQUA (Application No. 969417) is owned by (1) SUN- N-SAND HOTELS, 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 AQUA is "Opposed". It was filed on 09/11/2000 at MUMBAI in Class 33. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
AQUA is filed in Class 33, covering: alcoholic beverages included in class 33.
AQUA covers: alcoholic beverages included in class 33.
The exact word "AQUA" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 969417. 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. AQUA (App #969417) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If AQUA 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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