EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD Trademark (Class 30) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 10/07/2026 · Last updated 10 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
SPICES, MASALA, SAUCES, TREACLE, YEAST, BAKING POWDER, PAPAD, SALT, MUSTARD, VINEGAR, BREAD, PASTRY, CONFECTIONERY, VERMICELLI, FLOUR AND PREPARATIONS MADE FROM CEREALS.
Owner
- Name
- EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LIMITED. Body Incorporate6 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- *********ark(at)bathiyalegal.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Other trademarks by this owner
5 other marks filed under EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LIMITED. Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM BANDHU SUPER GARAM MASALA TM #5986233 · Filed 19/06/2023 | 5986233 | Class 35 | Registered |
| RAM BANDHU SUPER GARAM MASALA TM #5986232 · Filed 19/06/2023 | 5986232 | Class 30 | Registered |
| EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD TM #5986231 · Filed 19/06/2023 | 5986231 | Class 35 | Rectification Filed |
| TEMPTIN REDHOT CHUTNEY TM #5986227 · Filed 19/06/2023 | 5986227 | Class 30 | Registered |
| EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD TM #5986226 · Filed 19/06/2023 | 5986226 | Class 29 | Registered |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
9 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 19 Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 3 | TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37) | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Documents in support of Show cause Hearing (SCH) | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Authorization Letter | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Documents in support of Show cause Hearing (SCH) | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Journal Copy | 9 May 2025 |
| 8 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 30 Jan 2026 |
Correspondence and Notices
5 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 16520462 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 19896619 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5986230 | 20054771 | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Opposition Notice | 20675004 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Opposition Counter Statement | 20951742 | 3 Oct 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 02/09/1994
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- BATHIYALEGAL[18226]
- Address
- *****
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 24/07/2025 | [1394763] | [2099627] | Tarique Nawed Ansari. t 4, Highway Commercial Centre, Danilimda, Ahmedabad - 380028. |
What does this status mean?
EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD 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 EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD (Application No. 5986230) is owned by (1) EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS ., 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 EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD is "Opposed". It was filed on 19/06/2023 at MUMBAI in Class 30. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD is filed in Class 30, covering: SPICES, MASALA, SAUCES, TREACLE, YEAST, BAKING POWDER, PAPAD, SALT, MUSTARD, VINEGAR, BREAD, PASTRY, CONFECTIONERY, VERMICELLI, FLOUR AND PREPARATIONS MADE FROM CEREALS.
EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD covers: SPICES, MASALA, SAUCES, TREACLE, YEAST, BAKING POWDER, PAPAD, SALT, MUSTARD, VINEGAR, BREAD, PASTRY, CONFECTIONERY, VERMICELLI, FLOUR AND PREPARATIONS MADE FROM CEREALS.
The exact word "EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5986230. 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. EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD (App #5986230) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If EMPIRE SPICES & FOODS LTD 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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