RICHFORD Trademark (Class 12) — 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
Battery operated Auto-rickshaw, Van, Cargo, Bin,; apparatus for locomotion by land, motor and petrol/diesel engine and spare parts thereof
Owner
- Name
- RICHFORD ALLIANZ PRIVATE LIMITED Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Room No(dot)1307, *****, West Bengal, India
- *********nto(at)nicheipo.com
- State
- West Bengal
- MCA company
- Richford Allianz Private LimitedActiveCIN U34201WB2016PTC218454 · Incorporated 2016
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 22 Aug 2022 |
| 2 | Journal Copy | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 3 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 13 Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 5 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 8 Jan 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Notice | 15439726 | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Opposition Counter Statement | 16104469 | 23 Sep 2023 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- SHUMANTO GUPTA[10741]
- Address
- *****
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 13/06/2023 | [1223948] | [1957600] | Ford Motor Company One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, United States of America |
What does this status mean?
RICHFORD has been opposed by a third party in Class 12. 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 RICHFORD (Application No. 5576881) is owned by (1) RICHFORD ALLIANZ, 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 RICHFORD is "Opposed". It was filed on 22/08/2022 at KOLKATA in Class 12. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
RICHFORD is filed in Class 12, covering: Battery operated Auto-rickshaw, Van, Cargo, Bin,; apparatus for locomotion by land, motor and petrol/diesel engine and spare parts thereof.
RICHFORD covers: Battery operated Auto-rickshaw, Van, Cargo, Bin,; apparatus for locomotion by land, motor and petrol/diesel engine and spare parts thereof.
The exact word "RICHFORD" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5576881. 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. RICHFORD (App #5576881) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If RICHFORD 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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