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MATS Trademark (Class 16) — Registered Status & Details

RegisteredClass 16Filed 26/04/2006WORD

Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 07/06/2026 · Indexed 2026-06-07 · Last updated 7 Jun 2026

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Trademark Fact Sheet

Trademark (as filed)
MATSWORD
Application No.
1451235
Filed
26/04/2006
Status
Registered
Class(es)
Class 16
TM Office
CHENNAI
Owner's state
Kerala
TM type
WORD
Valid upto
26/04/2016
Published in Journal
Published in Journal No. : 1388-0 Dated : 16/03/2008
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Goods & Services

Class 16

PAPER AND PAPER ARTICLES, CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD ARTICLES; PRINTED MATTER; NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS, BOOKS; BOOK-BINDING MATERIAL; PHOTOGRAPHS; STATIONERY ADHESIVE MATERIALS (STATIONERY); ARTISTS' MATERIALS; PAINT BRUSHES; TYPEWRITERS AND OFFICE REQUISITES (OTHER THAN FURNITURE); INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEACHING MATERIAL (OTHER THAN APPARATUS); PLAYING CARDS; (PRINTERS') TYPE AND CLICHES (STEREOTYPE)

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Owner

Name
MATHEWSONS EXPORTS & IMPORTS PVT. LTD Body Incorporate1 trademark filed under this owner
Address
*****, COCHIN-682017, KERALA
State
Kerala
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Application Timeline

Application filed
26/04/2006
Filed via Branch Office
Published for opposition
16/03/2008
Trade Marks Journal No. 1388-0
Registration granted
21/08/2008
Certificate No. 746652
Renewal lapsed
26/04/2016
TM-R was due on this date. If lapsed, restoration via TM-13 within 1 year is possible.
IP India record refreshed
07/06/2026
Latest server-side snapshot from the Indian Trademark Registry
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Uploaded Documents

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

#DocumentDate
1TM-126 Apr 2006
2Examination Report31 Aug 2006
3Order16 Aug 2007
4Journal Copy16 Mar 2008
5Certificate21 Aug 2008
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Filing claims & diligence

First use claim
26/04/2006
Filing mode
Branch Office
Category
TRADE MARK
Registered

What does this status mean?

MATS is a registered trademark in Class 16. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for PAPER AND PAPER ARTICLES, CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD ARTICLES; PRINTED MATTER; NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS, BOOKS; BOOK-BINDING MATERIAL; PHOTOGRAPHS; STATIONERY ADHESIVE MATERIALS (STATIONERY); ARTISTS' MATERIALS; PAINT BRUSHES; TYPEWRITERS AND OFFICE REQUISITES (OTHER THAN FURNITURE); INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEACHING MATERIAL (OTHER THAN APPARATUS); PLAYING CARDS; (PRINTERS') TYPE AND CLICHES (STEREOTYPE) 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 MATS (Application No. 1451235) is owned by (1) MATHEWSONS EXPORTS & IMPORTS, 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 MATS is "Registered". It was filed on 26/04/2006 at CHENNAI in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.

MATS is filed in Class 16, covering: PAPER AND PAPER ARTICLES, CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD ARTICLES; PRINTED MATTER; NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS, BOOKS; BOOK-BINDING MATERIAL; PHOTOGRAPHS; STATIONERY ADHESIVE MATERIALS (STATIONERY); ARTISTS' MATERIALS; PAINT BRUSHES; TYPEWRITERS AND OFFICE REQUISITES (OTHER THAN FURNITURE); INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEACHING MATERIAL (OTHER THAN APPARATUS); PLAYING CARDS; (PRINTERS') TYPE AND CLICHES (STEREOTYPE).

MATS covers: PAPER AND PAPER ARTICLES, CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD ARTICLES; PRINTED MATTER; NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS, BOOKS; BOOK-BINDING MATERIAL; PHOTOGRAPHS; STATIONERY ADHESIVE MATERIALS (STATIONERY); ARTISTS' MATERIALS; PAINT BRUSHES; TYPEWRITERS AND OFFICE REQUISITES (OTHER THAN FURNITURE); INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEACHING MATERIAL (OTHER THAN APPARATUS); PLAYING CARDS; (PRINTERS') TYPE AND CLICHES (STEREOTYPE).

The exact word "MATS" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 1451235. 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.

MATS is valid up to 26/04/2016. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.

If MATS 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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