GNAT Trademark (Class 3) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- GNATWORD
- Application No.
- 237366
- Filed
- 01/09/1966
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 3
- TM Office
- KOLKATA
- Owner's state
- West Bengal
- TM type
- WORD
- Valid upto
- 01/09/1973
Goods & Services
WASHING AND TOILET SOAP; SOAP POWDER; SOAP CHIPS; SOAP FLAKES, SOAP NOODLES ; SCOURING PREPARATIONS ; DETERGENTS (NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS).
Owner
- Name
- KUSUM PRODUCTS LIMITED Body Incorporate4 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
- State
- West Bengal
- MCA company
- Kusum Products LtdActiveCIN L15141WB1945PLC012477 · Incorporated 1945
Other trademarks by this owner
3 other marks filed under KUSUM PRODUCTS LIMITED Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
28 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Journal Copy | 1 Sep 1966 |
| 2 | Examination Report | 1 Sep 1966 |
| 3 | Search Report | 1 Sep 1966 |
| 4 | Certificate | 1 Sep 1966 |
| 5 | Note Sheet | 20 Feb 1967 |
| 6 | TM-11 | 27 Sep 1967 |
| 7 | TM-12 | 27 Aug 1973 |
| 8 | File Cover | 2 Feb 2000 |
| 9 | Assignment Deed | 31 May 2000 |
| 10 | Assignment Deed | 31 May 2000 |
| 11 | Other Documents | 19 Jun 2000 |
| 12 | Additional Representation Sheet | 29 Jul 2001 |
| 13 | Other Documents | 29 Jul 2001 |
| 14 | TM-1 | 29 Jul 2001 |
| 15 | Order | 29 Jul 2001 |
| 16 | Power of Attorney | 19 Nov 2001 |
| 17 | Power of Attorney | 19 Nov 2001 |
| 18 | Covering Letter | 20 Nov 2001 |
| 19 | TM-24 | 20 Nov 2001 |
| 20 | TM-24 | 20 Nov 2001 |
| 21 | Covering Letter | 21 Nov 2001 |
| 22 | Examination Report | 13 Sep 2003 |
| 23 | Examination Report | 13 Sep 2003 |
| 24 | Order | 27 Jan 2005 |
| 25 | Other Documents | 15 Jun 2009 |
| 26 | Hearing Notice | 5 May 2010 |
| 27 | Note Sheet | 13 Jul 2010 |
| 28 | Hearing Notice | 13 Jul 2010 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
GNAT is a registered trademark in Class 3. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for WASHING AND TOILET SOAP; SOAP POWDER; SOAP CHIPS; SOAP FLAKES, SOAP NOODLES ; SCOURING PREPARATIONS ; DETERGENTS (NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS). and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 3? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark GNAT (Application No. 237366) is owned by (1) KUSUM PRODUCTS, 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 GNAT is "Registered". It was filed on 01/09/1966 at KOLKATA in Class 3. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
GNAT is filed in Class 3, covering: WASHING AND TOILET SOAP; SOAP POWDER; SOAP CHIPS; SOAP FLAKES, SOAP NOODLES ; SCOURING PREPARATIONS ; DETERGENTS (NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS).
GNAT covers: WASHING AND TOILET SOAP; SOAP POWDER; SOAP CHIPS; SOAP FLAKES, SOAP NOODLES ; SCOURING PREPARATIONS ; DETERGENTS (NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS).
The exact word "GNAT" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 237366. 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.
GNAT is valid up to 01/09/1973. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If GNAT 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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