EPICHEF Trademark (Class 30) — Opposed 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
IN RESPECT OF KETCHUP, SNACKS, SAUCES, VINEGAR, GINGER PASTE, MAYONNAISE, FRUIT JELLY, TOPPINGS,GRAVY MIXES, SALSA, CHILLI SAUCE.
Owner
- Name
- GUJARAT FOODTECH LLP Limited Liability Partnership(LLP)3 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, GUJARAT - 387540
- *********ort(at)soniandsoni.legal
- State
- Gujarat
Other trademarks by this owner
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
7 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 16 Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Authorization Letter | 20 May 2025 |
| 4 | Journal Copy | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 5 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 13 Jan 2026 |
Correspondence and Notices
5 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 16567812 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 19973659 | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 6176935 | 20253552 | 20 May 2025 |
| 4 | Opposition Notice | 20811078 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Opposition Counter Statement | 21067659 | 27 Oct 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 01/11/2023
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- GAURAV SONI, ADVOCATE[5589]
- Address
- *****, AHMEDABAD-380015, GUJARAT INDIA(dot)
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 20/08/2025 | [1398618] | [864332] | SHALIMAR CHEMICAL WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED 92E, ALIPORE ROAD, KOLKATA - 700 027, INDIA |
What does this status mean?
EPICHEF 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 EPICHEF (Application No. 6176935) is owned by (1) GUJARAT FOODTECH Liability Partnership(), 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 EPICHEF is "Opposed". It was filed on 06/11/2023 at AHMEDABAD in Class 30. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
EPICHEF is filed in Class 30, covering: IN RESPECT OF KETCHUP, SNACKS, SAUCES, VINEGAR, GINGER PASTE, MAYONNAISE, FRUIT JELLY, TOPPINGS,GRAVY MIXES, SALSA, CHILLI SAUCE.
EPICHEF covers: IN RESPECT OF KETCHUP, SNACKS, SAUCES, VINEGAR, GINGER PASTE, MAYONNAISE, FRUIT JELLY, TOPPINGS,GRAVY MIXES, SALSA, CHILLI SAUCE.
The exact word "EPICHEF" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 6176935. 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. EPICHEF (App #6176935) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If EPICHEF 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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