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KLEENEX Trademark (Class 16) — Registered Status & Details

RegisteredClass 16Filed 08/11/1948WORD

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
KLEENEXWORD
Application No.
136213
Filed
08/11/1948
Status
Registered
Class(es)
Class 16
TM Office
KOLKATA
Owner's state
West Bengal
TM type
WORD
Valid upto
08/11/2035
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 82-0 Dated : 01/06/1950
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Goods & Services

Class 16

ABSORBENT PADS OR SHEETS USED FOR BLOTTERS FILTERS STRAINERS HANDKERCHIEFS COSMETICS APPLICATORS COSMETIC REMOVERS TABLE NAPKINS PAD TOILET PAPER SEAT COVERS AND TOWELS ALL MADE OF PAPER AND INCLUDED IN CLASS 16.

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Owner

Name
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC Body Incorporate2 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****, WISCONSIN 54956, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
State
West Bengal
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Other trademarks by this owner

1 other mark filed under KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.

WordmarkApp No.ClassStatus
KOTEX
TM #136216 · Filed 08/11/1948
136216Class 5Registered
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Application Timeline

Application filed
08/11/1948
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
01/06/1950
Trade Marks Journal No. 82-0
Registration granted
01/12/1950
Certificate No. 33660
Next renewal due
08/11/2035
Indian trademarks must be renewed every 10 years. File TM-R 6-12 months ahead.
IP India record refreshed
09/07/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Uploaded Documents

26 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.

#DocumentDate
1Other Documents8 Nov 1948
2TM-128 Nov 1948
3TM-18 Nov 1948
4TM-508 Nov 1948
5Cover To Cover8 Nov 1948
6Authorization Document (POA)8 Nov 1948
7Note Sheet8 Nov 1948
8Examination Report8 Nov 1948
9Cover To Cover6 Jun 1983
10TM-286 Jun 1983
11TM-2922 Apr 1993
12Cover To Cover6 Jun 1993
13File Cover17 Nov 1993
14Certificate6 Sep 2001
15Power of Attorney6 Sep 2001
16TM-16 Sep 2001
17TM-116 Sep 2001
18TM-1216 Jun 2005
19Other Documents1 Jan 2015
20Authorization Document (POA)5 Feb 2015
21Covering Letter20 Feb 2015
22TM-334 Mar 2015
23TM-124 Sep 2015
24O-3 Notice5 Sep 2015
25Renewal Certificate15 Jan 2016
26TM-R(RENEWAL OF TRADE MARK)28 Oct 2025
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Correspondence and Notices

3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.

#SubjectCorres. No.Date
1RENEWAL INTIMATION LETTER240159830 Sep 2015
2O3 NOTICE2072570318 Aug 2025
3RENEWAL INTIMATION LETTER2109820731 Oct 2025
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
Proposed to be used
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
Registered

What does this status mean?

KLEENEX is a registered trademark in Class 16. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for ABSORBENT PADS OR SHEETS USED FOR BLOTTERS FILTERS STRAINERS HANDKERCHIEFS COSMETICS APPLICATORS COSMETIC REMOVERS TABLE NAPKINS PAD TOILET PAPER SEAT COVERS AND TOWELS ALL MADE OF PAPER AND INCLUDED IN CLASS 16. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 16? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark KLEENEX (Application No. 136213) is owned by (1) KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, 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 KLEENEX is "Registered". It was filed on 08/11/1948 at KOLKATA in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

KLEENEX is filed in Class 16, covering: ABSORBENT PADS OR SHEETS USED FOR BLOTTERS FILTERS STRAINERS HANDKERCHIEFS COSMETICS APPLICATORS COSMETIC REMOVERS TABLE NAPKINS PAD TOILET PAPER SEAT COVERS AND TOWELS ALL MADE OF PAPER AND INCLUDED IN CLASS 16.

KLEENEX covers: ABSORBENT PADS OR SHEETS USED FOR BLOTTERS FILTERS STRAINERS HANDKERCHIEFS COSMETICS APPLICATORS COSMETIC REMOVERS TABLE NAPKINS PAD TOILET PAPER SEAT COVERS AND TOWELS ALL MADE OF PAPER AND INCLUDED IN CLASS 16.

The exact word "KLEENEX" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 136213. 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.

KLEENEX is valid up to 08/11/2035. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If KLEENEX 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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