ASHOKA Trademark (Class 30) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 07/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-07 · Last updated 7 Jun 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
COOKING SALT
Owner
- Name
- SATISH BAJORIA Trading As : GANESH SALT TRADERS Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, TAMIL NADU
- State
- Tamil Nadu
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
9 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 13 Aug 2014 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 13 Aug 2014 |
| 3 | TM-5 | 25 Aug 2016 |
| 4 | Journal Copy | 1 Sep 2016 |
| 5 | Forwarding Letter for TM-5 | 17 Oct 2016 |
| 6 | TM-6 | 23 Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Hearing Notice | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 8 | TM-M(REQUEST SUBMITTING AUTHORISATION OF AGENT) | 16 Mar 2024 |
| 9 | TM-M(REQUEST SUBMITTING AUTHORISATION OF AGENT) | 19 Mar 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Notice | 4060256 | 4 Oct 2016 |
| 2 | Opposition Counter Statement | 4564062 | 22 Feb 2017 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 04/04/2003
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 25/08/2016 | [860652] | [851805] | SAURABH AGROTECH (P) LTD. PLOT NOS 20-21-22 OLD INDUSTRIAL AREA, ALWAR 301001 RAJASTHAN |
What does this status mean?
ASHOKA has been opposed by a third party in Class 30. 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 ASHOKA (Application No. 2403767) is owned by (1) SATISH BAJORIA Trading As : GANESH SALT TRADERS Single Firm, 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 ASHOKA is "Opposed". It was filed on 29/09/2012 at CHENNAI in Class 30. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
ASHOKA is filed in Class 30, covering: COOKING SALT.
ASHOKA covers: COOKING SALT.
The exact word "ASHOKA" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 2403767. 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. ASHOKA (App #2403767) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If ASHOKA 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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