International Society for Krishna Consciousness Trademark (Class 16) — 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
Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; artists' materials; and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks
Owner
- Name
- INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS M/S ISKCON BANGALORE A SOCIETY REGISTERED UNDER THE KARNATAKA SOCIETIES REGISTRATION ACT, 1960 Society10 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Bangalore - 560010
- *********lla(at)gmail.com
- State
- Karnataka
Other trademarks by this owner
9 other marks filed under INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS M/S ISKCON BANGALORE A SOCIETY REGISTERED UNDER THE KARNATAKA SOCIETIES REGISTRATION ACT, 1960 Society. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness TM #5276545 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276545 | Class 45 | Opposed |
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness TM #5276544 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276544 | Class 44 | Opposed |
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness TM #5276543 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276543 | Class 43 | Opposed |
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness TM #5276541 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276541 | Class 41 | Opposed |
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness TM #5276540 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276540 | Class 31 | Opposed |
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness TM #5276539 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276539 | Class 30 | Opposed |
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness TM #5276538 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276538 | Class 29 | Opposed |
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness TM #5276537 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276537 | Class 18 | Opposed |
| ISKCON TM #5276535 · Filed 07/01/2022 | 5276535 | Class 35 | Opposed |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
10 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 7 Jan 2022 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 25 Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Documents in support of Show cause Hearing (SCH) | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Journal Copy | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 6 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 7 | TM-M(REQUEST SUBMITTING AUTHORISATION OF AGENT) | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 9 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 10 | TM-M(REQUEST SUBMITTING AUTHORISATION OF AGENT) | 18 Jun 2025 |
Correspondence and Notices
6 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 15408579 | 13 Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 15700603 | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 16167321 | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5276536 | 16524160 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Opposition Notice | 17743530 | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Opposition Counter Statement | 18055787 | 29 Apr 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 08/05/1978
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- HARIKRISHNA S HOLLA[551]
- Address
- *****
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 15/03/2024 | [1290837] | [1950844] | International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) ISKCON Temple, Hare Krishna Land, Sri Mukteshwar Devalaya Marg, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049 |
What does this status mean?
International Society for Krishna Consciousness has been opposed by a third party in Class 16. 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 International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Application No. 5276536) is owned by (1) INTERNATIONAL FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS M/S ISKCON BANGALORE A REGISTERED UNDER THE KARNATAKA SOCIETIES REGISTRATION ACT 1960, 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 International Society for Krishna Consciousness is "Opposed". It was filed on 07/01/2022 at CHENNAI in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness is filed in Class 16, covering: Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; artists' materials; and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness covers: Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; artists' materials; and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
The exact word "International Society for Krishna Consciousness" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5276536. 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. International Society for Krishna Consciousness (App #5276536) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If International Society for Krishna Consciousness 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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