SWEET SURPRISE OR SOUR SECRET? Trademark (Class 16) — 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
Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks
Owner
- Name
- APURVA KAUSHIK Single Firm1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Haryana
- *********rks(at)ahlawatassociates.in
- State
- Haryana
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
5 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 23 Jan 2023 |
| 2 | TM-O(NOTICE OF OPPOSITION) | 9 Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Journal Copy | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Evidence Affidavit Under Rule 46 (TOP) | 27 May 2024 |
| 5 | Annexure -1 under rule 46 | 27 May 2024 |
Correspondence and Notices
2 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opposition Notice | 16725101 | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Opposition Counter Statement | 17413562 | 15 Feb 2024 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- AHLAWAT & ASSOCIATES[16552]
- Address
- *****, New Delhi-110020
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 09/11/2023 | [1253155] | [1972329] | McNroe Consumer Products Private Limited Godrej Genesis Building, Unit 1204, 12th Floor, Plot No. XI, Block EP & GP, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Bidhannagar, Kolkata - 700 091, West Bengal |
What does this status mean?
SWEET SURPRISE OR SOUR SECRET? has been opposed by a third party in Class 16. 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 SWEET SURPRISE OR SOUR SECRET? (Application No. 5776683) is owned by (1) APURVA KAUSHIK 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 SWEET SURPRISE OR SOUR SECRET? is "Opposed". It was filed on 23/01/2023 at DELHI in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
SWEET SURPRISE OR SOUR SECRET? is filed in Class 16, covering: Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.
SWEET SURPRISE OR SOUR SECRET? covers: Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.
The exact word "SWEET SURPRISE OR SOUR SECRET?" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5776683. 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. SWEET SURPRISE OR SOUR SECRET? (App #5776683) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If SWEET SURPRISE OR SOUR SECRET? 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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