DR. CHOCOLATE Trademark (Class 30) — Abandoned 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
Confectionery(non-medicated), bubble gum, lollipops, toffees, candies, fruit jellies (confectionery) and chocolates
Owner
- Name
- REET MANISH KANJANI TRADING AS : VIVAAN IMPORTS Single Firm2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Dist(dot) Thane – 421 004 Maharashtra, India
- *********any(at)yahoo.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
4 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 13 Jun 2023 |
| 2 | TM-M(EXPEDITED EXAMINATION) | 27 Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Journal Copy | 18 Nov 2023 |
| 4 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 24 Nov 2023 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Notice | 16675635 | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Order Form of 21(2) | 18263062 | 5 Jun 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 01/06/2022
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- G.S. RIJHWANI & CO.[5893]
- Address
- *****, MAHARASHTRA
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 24/11/2023 | [1258240] | [2050446] | SONA FOODS PLOT NO. D-2/3, KANSAI INDUSTRIAL AREA, MIDC, AMBERNATH (WEST)- 421501 |
What does this status mean?
DR. CHOCOLATE's application in Class 30 has been abandoned — usually because a required response or deadline was missed. The mark is no longer protected. If the name still matters, a fresh application is the way forward.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark DR. CHOCOLATE (Application No. 5976701) is owned by (1) REET MANISH KANJANI TRADING AS : VIVAAN IMPORTS 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 DR. CHOCOLATE is "Abandoned". It was filed on 13/06/2023 at MUMBAI in Class 30. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
DR. CHOCOLATE is filed in Class 30, covering: Confectionery(non-medicated), bubble gum, lollipops, toffees, candies, fruit jellies (confectionery) and chocolates.
DR. CHOCOLATE covers: Confectionery(non-medicated), bubble gum, lollipops, toffees, candies, fruit jellies (confectionery) and chocolates.
The exact word "DR. CHOCOLATE" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5976701. 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. DR. CHOCOLATE (App #5976701) is currently in status "Abandoned" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If DR. CHOCOLATE 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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