THE AFC AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN Trademark (Class 43) — Opposed Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 10/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-10 · Last updated 10 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
RESTAURANTS,HOTELS AND KIOSK SERVICES
Owner
- Name
- AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN PVT LTD REP BY. MR. Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, KERALA - 682024, INDIA
- *********hu4(at)gmail.com
- State
- Kerala
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- V.U. BINDHU, T.R. TARA, ADVOCATES,[19687]
- Address
- *****
Opposition history
| Date | Opp. Number | Opponent Code | Opponent Name & Address |
| 22/11/2024 | [1362205] | [1931154] | Kentucky Fried Chicken International Holdings LLC 7100 Corporate Drive, Plano, Texas 75024, United States of America |
| 20/01/2025 | [1371029] | [2015928] | RIJOY GEORGE CC54/73, MULAKUKODIYANKAL (HOUSE), KUMARANASAN NAGAR, KADAVANTHARA, ERNAKULAM, KERALA - 682 020 |
What does this status mean?
THE AFC AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN has been opposed by a third party in Class 43. 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 THE AFC AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN (Application No. 5951240) is owned by (1) AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN REP BY. MR., 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 THE AFC AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN is "Opposed". It was filed on 25/05/2023 at CHENNAI in Class 43. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
THE AFC AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN is filed in Class 43, covering: RESTAURANTS,HOTELS AND KIOSK SERVICES.
THE AFC AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN covers: RESTAURANTS,HOTELS AND KIOSK SERVICES.
The exact word "THE AFC AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5951240. 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. THE AFC AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN (App #5951240) is currently in status "Opposed" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If THE AFC AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN 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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