KUSUM MASALA Trademark (Class 35) — 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
Trading, marketing, advertising, distribution, wholesaling, retailing, import-export and online business services in respect of ground spices, masala, peppers, condiments and spices
Owner
- Name
- FOODS AND INNS LIMITED Body Incorporate2 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, MUMBAI - 400038, MAHARASHTRA
- *********rks(at)rkdewanmail.com
- State
- Maharashtra
- MCA company
- Foods And Inns LimitedActiveCIN L55200MH1967PLC013837 · Incorporated 1967
Other trademarks by this owner
1 other mark filed under FOODS AND INNS LIMITED Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUSUM MASALA TM #5206378 · Filed 12/11/2021 | 5206378 | Class 30 | Registered |
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
9 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 11 Jan 2022 |
| 3 | TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37) | 11 Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Authorization Letter | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Authorization Letter | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Journal Copy | 17 Aug 2024 |
| 7 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 10 Jul 2025 |
Correspondence and Notices
7 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 12677483 | 20 Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 17033848 | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 17502966 | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 18130209 | 9 May 2024 |
| 5 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5206379 | 18364427 | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Opposition Notice | 19308039 | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Opposition Counter Statement | 19858740 | 10 Mar 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 01/11/2024 | [1359221] | [2085078] | MR. VIKAS MALU 12, PUSA ROAD, NEW DELHI-110005 |
What does this status mean?
KUSUM MASALA has been opposed by a third party in Class 35. 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 KUSUM MASALA (Application No. 5206379) is owned by (1) FOODS AND INNS, 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 KUSUM MASALA is "Opposed". It was filed on 12/11/2021 at MUMBAI in Class 35. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
KUSUM MASALA is filed in Class 35, covering: Trading, marketing, advertising, distribution, wholesaling, retailing, import-export and online business services in respect of ground spices, masala, peppers, condiments and spices.
KUSUM MASALA covers: Trading, marketing, advertising, distribution, wholesaling, retailing, import-export and online business services in respect of ground spices, masala, peppers, condiments and spices.
The exact word "KUSUM MASALA" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5206379. 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. KUSUM MASALA (App #5206379) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If KUSUM MASALA 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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