Back to Trademark Search
Trademark Application · #136216

KOTEX Trademark (Class 5) — Registered Status & Details

RegisteredClass 5Filed 08/11/1948WORD

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

✓ Live Registry data·Free to view·No login required
§ 01 —

Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
KOTEXWORD
Application No.
136216
Filed
08/11/1948
Status
Registered
Class(es)
Class 5
TM Office
KOLKATA
Owner's state
West Bengal
TM type
WORD
Valid upto
08/11/2035
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 85-0 Dated : 01/09/1950
§ 02 —

Goods & Services

Class 5

SANITARY NAPKINS, SANITARY BELTS.

§ 03 —

Owner

Name
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC Body Incorporate2 trademarks filed under this owner
Address
*****, WISCONSIN 54956, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
State
West Bengal
§ 04 —

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
KLEENEX
TM #136213 · Filed 08/11/1948
136213Class 16Registered
§ 05 —

Application Timeline

Application filed
08/11/1948
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
01/09/1950
Trade Marks Journal No. 85-0
Registration granted
21/02/1951
Certificate No. 35418
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
§ 06 —

Uploaded Documents

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

#DocumentDate
1TM-128 Nov 1948
2TM-118 Nov 1948
3TM-508 Nov 1948
4Other Documents8 Nov 1948
5TM-28 Nov 1948
6Order8 Nov 1948
7Examination Report8 Nov 1948
8Note Sheet8 Nov 1948
9TM-468 Nov 1948
10Power of Attorney8 Nov 1948
11Certificate8 Nov 1948
12Legal Certificate29 Sep 1954
13TM-286 Jun 1983
14Cover To Cover6 Jun 1983
15TM-2922 Apr 1993
16Cover To Cover6 Jun 1993
17Other Documents26 Oct 2002
18Other Documents17 Mar 2005
19TM-5017 Mar 2005
20Other Documents1 Jan 2015
21Authorization Document (POA)5 Feb 2015
22Covering Letter20 Feb 2015
23TM-334 Mar 2015
24TM-124 Sep 2015
25O-3 Notice5 Sep 2015
26Renewal Certificate15 Jan 2016
27TM-R(RENEWAL OF TRADE MARK)28 Oct 2025
§ 07 —

Correspondence and Notices

3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.

#SubjectCorres. No.Date
1RENEWAL INTIMATION LETTER240159730 Sep 2015
2O3 NOTICE2072568218 Aug 2025
3RENEWAL INTIMATION LETTER2109820431 Oct 2025
§ 08 —

Filing claims & diligence

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

What does this status mean?

KOTEX is a registered trademark in Class 5. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for SANITARY NAPKINS, SANITARY BELTS. and can renew it to keep the protection in force. Planning a similar mark in Class 5? It may be blocked — check availability before you file.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions

The trademark KOTEX (Application No. 136216) 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 KOTEX is "Registered". It was filed on 08/11/1948 at KOLKATA in Class 5. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

KOTEX is filed in Class 5, covering: SANITARY NAPKINS, SANITARY BELTS.

KOTEX covers: SANITARY NAPKINS, SANITARY BELTS.

The exact word "KOTEX" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 136216. 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.

KOTEX 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 KOTEX 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.

— Public Notice —

Protect a mark like "KOTEX"

Free availability check, attorney drafting, and end-to-end TM-A filing through Registerkaro. Pick the plan that fits — government fee additional.

Govt. + professional fees from
₹1,499 + Govt fee

For individuals or companies who just want to file a trademark.

Start with Basic →Talk to Expert
  • Help choosing the right trademark class
  • Drafting & Filing by TM Expert + Power of Attorney form
  • Acknowledgement Receipt
  • TM usage guide
Class search & clearanceAttorney draftingEnd-to-end government filing
— Trademark Registration · Registerkaro