Where is pin 1? There is no notch or making on the IC, how are you supposed to know where pin 1 is? Should you use the text as an orientation guide? If so, where is pin 1 in relation to the text?
A datasheet would be helpful. I suspect the chip looks like this:
The shaded area is not colored, but rather, it is more beveled. Both sides will have some bevel, but the #1 pin is on the side with more bevel. This example is the LTC15601.
Recheck the datasheet for your device. You will probably see some indication for a bevel. If not, please post a link to its datasheet.
John