ELCEF Trademark (Class 5) — 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
PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS.
Owner
- Name
- ELITE PHARMA PVT. LTD. Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- 1210/11/12, *****
- State
- Gujarat
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
11 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Power of Attorney | 3 Sep 1989 |
| 2 | File Cover | 26 Sep 2006 |
| 3 | TM-1 | 26 Sep 2006 |
| 4 | Additional Representation Sheet | 26 Sep 2006 |
| 5 | Examination Report | 9 Feb 2007 |
| 6 | Affidavit | 11 Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Hearing Notice | 26 Dec 2007 |
| 8 | Note Sheet | 2 Jan 2008 |
| 9 | Order | 9 Jan 2008 |
| 10 | TM-16 | 27 Feb 2008 |
| 11 | Journal Copy | 1 Jul 2008 |
Correspondence and Notices
3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generate Report | 14005814 | 29 Aug 2022 |
| 2 | Generate Report | 14005991 | 29 Aug 2022 |
| 3 | Decission Forwarding Letter | 14204611 | 12 Oct 2022 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 21/07/2003
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 01/09/2008 | [729435] | [3367] | WELCURE DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. 301-305, MOHAN PLACE, L.S.C., BLOCK C, SARASWATI VIHAR, DELHI-110 034 |
| 23/10/2008 | [731646] | [2022000] | LUPIN LIMITED 159,C.S.T. ROAD, KALINA, SANTACRUZ, EAST, MUMBAI 400098 |
| 03/11/2008 | [731999] | [14248] | NOVARTIS AG 4002, BASEL, SWITZERLAND |
What does this status mean?
ELCEF 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 ELCEF (Application No. 1491001) is owned by (1) ELITE PHARMA ., 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 ELCEF is "Opposed". It was filed on 26/09/2006 at AHMEDABAD in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
ELCEF is filed in Class 5, covering: PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS.
ELCEF covers: PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS.
The exact word "ELCEF" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 1491001. 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. ELCEF (App #1491001) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If ELCEF 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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