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Is FOLKULTURE trademarked in India?

14 applications advertised in the Trade Marks Journal · classes 3, 4, 5, 8, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28 · latest 19 October 2026

Yes, "FOLKULTURE" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 14 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal between 21 August 2023 and 19 October 2026, in class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 4 (fuels, oils and candles), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 8 (hand tools), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 20 (furniture), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 24 (textiles and fabrics), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 27 (carpets and floor coverings) and class 28 (toys, games and sports), by Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited. Of these, 2 are logos whose text we read as "FOLKULTURE". The opposition window is open until 19 February 2027.

14 applications named FOLKULTURE

ApplicationClassApplicantFiledAdvertisedOpposition
6189386FOLKULTURE 25Clothing, footwear and headwear Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 228319 October 2026 openuntil 19 February 2027
6189379FOLKULTURE 3Cosmetics and cleaning Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 224419 January 2026 closed19 May 2026
6189383FOLKULTURE 16Paper, printing and stationery Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 214526 February 2024 closed26 June 2024
6189384FOLKULTURE 18Leather, bags and luggage Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 214526 February 2024 closed26 June 2024
6189385FOLKULTURE 20Furniture Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 214526 February 2024 closed26 June 2024
5347566logo mark 24Textiles and fabrics Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 26 February 2022 No. 214419 February 2024 closed19 June 2024
6189380FOLKULTURE 4Fuels, oils and candles Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 213518 December 2023 closed18 April 2024
6189381FOLKULTURE 5Pharmaceuticals and health Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 213518 December 2023 closed18 April 2024
6189382FOLKULTURE 8Hand tools Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 213518 December 2023 closed18 April 2024
6189387FOLKULTURE 27Carpets and floor coverings Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 213518 December 2023 closed18 April 2024
6189388FOLKULTURE 28Toys, games and sports Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 18 November 2023 No. 213518 December 2023 closed18 April 2024
5347565logo mark 21Household and kitchenware Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 26 February 2022 No. 213013 November 2023 closed13 March 2024
5347564FOLKULTURE 21Household and kitchenware Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 26 February 2022 No. 211821 August 2023 closed21 December 2023
5347567FOLKULTURE 24Textiles and fabrics Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited 26 February 2022 No. 211821 August 2023 closed21 December 2023
Opposition window open until 19 February 2027. Anyone with an earlier similar mark, or another ground under the Trade Marks Act, may file a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) within four months of the journal date. After that the application proceeds to registration. See how opposition works.

Goods and services claimed

Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear · application 6189386

Clothing; footwear; headgear; aprons; cloth bibs;

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning · application 6189379

Incense; incense sticks; essential oils; massage oils; air fragrance reed diffusers; air fragrancing preparations; shampoos; body wash; perfumes; non-medicated bath salts; bath bombs; shower bombs;

Use claimed since 03/04/2023 · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 16: Paper, printing and stationery · application 6189383

Stationery and office requisites, except furniture; paper and cardboard; printed matter; artists' and drawing materials; paintbrushes; bookends; cookbook holders;

Use claimed since 24/03/2023 · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 18: Leather, bags and luggage · application 6189384

Luggage and carrying bags; luggage tags; business card cases; pocket wallets; boxes and cases of leather or leatherboard; beach bags; tote bags; travel bags; textile shopping bags;

Use claimed since 20/01/2023 · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 20: Furniture · application 6189385

Furniture; mirrors; picture frames; shelves; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; key holders being storage cabinets; key racks; non-metal plant hangers; wine racks;

Use claimed since 10/06/2023 · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 24: Textiles and fabrics · application 5347566

Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bath and bed linen, bed covers, covers, protective covers, pillow covers, curtains, cushions, fabrics, furnishings, napkins, quilts, table covers and table runners, towels, upholstery fabrics, tapestry, napkins;

Use claimed since 01/10/2016 · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 4: Fuels, oils and candles · application 6189380

Candles; scented candles; perfumed candles; aromatherapy fragrance candles;

Use claimed since 18/04/2023 · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and health · application 6189381

Air deodorizing preparations; toilet deodorants; aromatic deodorizers for toilets; deodorizers for litter trays; room deodorants; household deodorizers; car deodorizers;

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "FOLKULTURE"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 3 (cosmetics and cleaning), class 4 (fuels, oils and candles), class 5 (pharmaceuticals and health), class 8 (hand tools), class 16 (paper, printing and stationery), class 18 (leather, bags and luggage), class 20 (furniture), class 21 (household and kitchenware), class 24 (textiles and fabrics), class 25 (clothing, footwear and headwear), class 27 (carpets and floor coverings) and class 28 (toys, games and sports), a new application for an identical or confusingly similar name is likely to be objected to by the Registry under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, or opposed by the earlier applicant. Closely related classes, such as class 44 (medical, beauty and agricultural services), class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 1 (chemicals) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), carry the same risk.

For unrelated goods, often yes. The same word can be registered by different owners in different classes when the goods are unrelated and the earlier mark is not well known. "FOLKULTURE" appears in 12 classes; the other 33 may still be open, subject to a search.

A small change rarely helps. Adding a word, changing a letter or using a logo does not avoid conflict on its own: marks are compared as a whole, by look, sound and idea. We already see 1 similar name in the same class (below).

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Questions about FOLKULTURE

Is FOLKULTURE a registered trademark?

FOLKULTURE has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (14 applications, latest on 19 October 2026). Advertisement means the Registry accepted the application; it is registered only if no opposition succeeds within four months of the journal date. The journal does not record the later outcome, so check the live register before relying on it.

Who applied for the FOLKULTURE trademark?

As advertised: Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited.

Can I register a trademark similar to FOLKULTURE?

Not for the same or related goods in class 3, class 4, class 5, class 8, class 16, class 18, class 20, class 21, class 24, class 25, class 27, class 28: a confusingly similar name is likely to be refused or opposed. For unrelated goods it may be possible after a search. Ask for a free availability report before you file.

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Source and limits. Built from the Trade Marks Journal published by the Registrar of Trade Marks (a public record), issues from August 2021 onwards, as advertised and subject to transcription errors. The journal shows that an application was accepted and advertised; it does not show what happened afterwards (registration, opposition, withdrawal or abandonment), applications not yet advertised, or marks advertised before August 2021, so this is not the live register status. Applicants may ask for a correction or removal by writing to mehak@trademarkindia.pro. Information only, not legal advice and not a solicitation.

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