RAINBOW Trademark (Class 16) — Registered Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 09/07/2026 · Indexed 2026-07-09 · Last updated 9 Jul 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
- Trademark (as filed)
- RAINBOWDEVICE
- Application No.
- 254698
- Filed
- 10/02/1969
- Status
- Registered
- Class(es)
- Class 16
- TM Office
- KOLKATA
- Owner's state
- —
- TM type
- DEVICE
- Valid upto
- 10/02/1976
- Published in Journal
- Published in Journal No. : 490-0 Dated : 01/11/1969
Goods & Services
PAPER AND PAPER ARTICLES INCLUDING PAPER FACIAL TISSUES (NOT MEDICATED), ALL INCLUDED IN CLASS 16.
Owner
- Name
- BOWATERS PAPER SALES LIMITED Single Firm3 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****
Other trademarks by this owner
2 other marks filed under BOWATERS PAPER SALES LIMITED Single Firm. Live marks link to their full details.
| Wordmark | App No. | Class | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETAL TM #253817 · Filed 30/12/1968 | 253817 | Class 16 | Registered |
| HANDY ANDIES TM #253816 · Filed 30/12/1968 | 253816 | Class 16 | Registered |
Application Timeline
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- Branch Office
- Category
- TRADE MARK
What does this status mean?
RAINBOW is a registered trademark in Class 16. The owner holds exclusive rights to use this mark for PAPER AND PAPER ARTICLES INCLUDING PAPER FACIAL TISSUES (NOT MEDICATED), ALL 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.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark RAINBOW (Application No. 254698) is owned by (1) BOWATERS PAPER SALES Single Firm, 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 RAINBOW is "Registered". It was filed on 10/02/1969 at KOLKATA in Class 16. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
RAINBOW is filed in Class 16, covering: PAPER AND PAPER ARTICLES INCLUDING PAPER FACIAL TISSUES (NOT MEDICATED), ALL INCLUDED IN CLASS 16.
RAINBOW covers: PAPER AND PAPER ARTICLES INCLUDING PAPER FACIAL TISSUES (NOT MEDICATED), ALL INCLUDED IN CLASS 16.
The exact word "RAINBOW" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 254698. 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.
RAINBOW is valid up to 10/02/1976. Indian trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
If RAINBOW 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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