KINGFISHER Trademark (Class 29) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 22/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-22 · Last updated 22 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Pan masala, processed betel nuts, scented and flavoured supari, sweet supari and mouth freshener
Owner
- Name
- ABHISHEK AVALA, PROPRIETOR TRADING AS VAY INDIA CORPORATION Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- *********rao(at)rediffmail.com
- State
- Telangana
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
9 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 7 Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Journal Copy | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 4 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 5 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 29 Jan 2025 |
Correspondence and Notices
10 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12232724 | 29 Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 14063172 | 9 Sep 2022 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 15015508 | 27 Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 15602887 | 13 Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 16692345 | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5136848 | 17744317 | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Opposition Notice | 18602923 | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Opposition Notice | 18631701 | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 9 | Opposition Counter Statement | 18953762 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Opposition Counter Statement | 18954038 | 7 Oct 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- 07/12/2020
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 29/07/2024 | [1339890] | [1761] | UNITED BREWERIES LIMITED NO.1,VITTAL MALLYA ROAD, BANGALORE.560001. |
| 01/08/2024 | [1341663] | [845122] | NATARAJ OIL MILLS PRIVATE LIMITED 2/16,CHENNAI HIGHWAY,UTHANGUDI,MADURAI 625107,TAMIL NADU |
What does this status mean?
KINGFISHER has been opposed by a third party in Class 29. 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 KINGFISHER (Application No. 5136848) is owned by (1) ABHISHEK AVALA PROPRIETOR TRADING AS VAY INDIA CORPORATION 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 KINGFISHER is "Opposed". It was filed on 17/09/2021 at CHENNAI in Class 29. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
KINGFISHER is filed in Class 29, covering: Pan masala, processed betel nuts, scented and flavoured supari, sweet supari and mouth freshener.
KINGFISHER covers: Pan masala, processed betel nuts, scented and flavoured supari, sweet supari and mouth freshener.
The exact word "KINGFISHER" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5136848. 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. KINGFISHER (App #5136848) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If KINGFISHER 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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