Softchem Trademark (Class 17) — Accepted & Advertised 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
- Trademark (as filed)
- SoftchemDEVICE
- Application No.
- 5206021
- Filed
- 23/09/2021
- Status
- Accepted & Advertised
- Class(es)
- Class 17
- TM Office
- IR DIVISION
- Owner's state
- —
- TM type
- DEVICE
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 2227-0 Dated : 22/09/2025
Goods & Services
Seals and sealing materials, the aforesaid goods of unfilled expanded fluoro-elastomers.
Owner
- Name
- RICH.KLINGER DICHTUNGSTECHNIK GMBH & CO KG Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- Am Kanal 8-10 A-2352 Gumpoldskirchen AT
- *********gar(at)****ry.com
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
10 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birth | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 9 Feb 2022 |
| 3 | TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37) | 10 May 2022 |
| 4 | TM-M(CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OR FOR AMENDMENT U/R 37) | 10 May 2022 |
| 5 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 11 May 2022 |
| 6 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 3 Jun 2022 |
| 7 | TM-M(EXTENSION OF TIME) | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Documents in support of Show cause Hearing (SCH) | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Documents in support of Show cause Hearing (SCH) | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Journal Copy | 26 Sep 2025 |
Correspondence and Notices
4 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 19664216 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 20085104 | 21 Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 20655124 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Tribunal Accepted Notice for : 5206021 | 20834765 | 10 Sep 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- International Bureau
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- REMFRY & SAGAR[11797]
- Address
- *****, India
What does this status mean?
Softchem has been accepted and published in the Trade Marks Journal for Class 17. The opposition window is now open — third parties can oppose it. If no opposition is filed, it proceeds to registration.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark Softchem (Application No. 5206021) is owned by (1) RICH.KLINGER DICHTUNGSTECHNIK GMBH & KG, 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 Softchem is "Accepted & Advertised". It was filed on 23/09/2021 at IR DIVISION in Class 17. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
Softchem is filed in Class 17, covering: Seals and sealing materials, the aforesaid goods of unfilled expanded fluoro-elastomers.
Softchem covers: Seals and sealing materials, the aforesaid goods of unfilled expanded fluoro-elastomers.
The exact word "Softchem" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5206021. 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. Softchem (App #5206021) is currently in status "Accepted & Advertised" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If Softchem 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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