OFFICER’S CHOICE ELITE WHISKY Trademark (Class 33) — 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
Owner
- Name
- ALLIED BLENDERS AND DISTILLERS LIMITED Body Incorporate3 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- *********nai(at)anandandanand.com
- State
- Maharashtra
Other trademarks by this owner
2 other marks filed under ALLIED BLENDERS AND DISTILLERS LIMITED Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STERLING RESERVE B10 Elegant Blended Whisky TM #5151227 · Filed 28/09/2021 | 5151227 | Class 33 | Registered |
| OFFICER’S CHOICE PREMIER WHISKY TM #5150194 · Filed 27/09/2021 | 5150194 | Class 33 | Opposed |
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Goods & Services
alcoholic beverages (except beers), wines, spirits and liqueurs; whisky, rum, vodka, gin, brandy, country liquor.
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 08/03/2022 | [1152816] | [845770] | JOHN DISTILLERIES PVT. LTD. 110, PANTHARAPALYA, MYSORE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 039 |
What does this status mean?
OFFICER’S CHOICE ELITE WHISKY has been opposed by a third party in Class 33. 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 OFFICER’S CHOICE ELITE WHISKY (Application No. 5150193) is owned by (1) ALLIED BLENDERS AND DISTILLERS, 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 OFFICER’S CHOICE ELITE WHISKY is "Opposed". It was filed on 27/09/2021 at MUMBAI in Class 33. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
OFFICER’S CHOICE ELITE WHISKY is filed in Class 33, which covers Alcoholic beverages (except beers)..
OFFICER’S CHOICE ELITE WHISKY covers: [CLASS : 33] alcoholic beverages (except beers), wines, spirits and liqueurs; whisky, rum, vodka, gin, brandy, country liquor..
The exact word "OFFICER’S CHOICE ELITE WHISKY" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5150193. 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. OFFICER’S CHOICE ELITE WHISKY (App #5150193) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If OFFICER’S CHOICE ELITE WHISKY 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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