Is KATHALI Trademarked? India, Class 4

Yes, "KATHALI" has been applied for as a trademark in India. 2 applications under this name were advertised in the Trade Marks Journal on 14 September 2026, in class 4 (fuels, oils and candles), by 2 individual applicants. Of these, 1 is a logo whose text we read as "KATHALI". The opposition window is open until 14 January 2027.

2 applications named KATHALI

Application	Class	Applicant	Filed	Advertised	Opposition
7163584logo mark	4Fuels, oils and candles	Individual applicant (A. K. S.)	6 August 2025	No. 227814 September 2026	openuntil 14 January 2027
7163585KATHALI	4Fuels, oils and candles	Individual applicant (A. K. S.)	6 August 2025	No. 227814 September 2026	openuntil 14 January 2027

Opposition window open until 14 January 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 4: Fuels, oils and candles · application 7163584

LAMP OIL, ILLUMINATING OIL, LUBRICATING OIL, CRUDE OIL, INDUSTRIAL OIL, FUEL OIL, PRESERVING OIL, BASE OILS, HEAVY OILS, MINERAL OILS

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Class 4: Fuels, oils and candles · application 7163585

LAMP OIL, ILLUMINATING OIL, LUBRICATING OIL, CRUDE OIL, INDUSTRIAL OIL, FUEL OIL, PRESERVING OIL, BASE OILS, HEAVY OILS, MINERAL OILS

Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry

Can I use or register "KATHALI"?

For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 4 (fuels, oils and candles), 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 1 (chemicals), class 37 (construction, installation and repair), class 35 (advertising, business and retail) and class 29 (meat, dairy and processed food), 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. "KATHALI" appears in 1 class; the other 44 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.

Is KATHALI your brand? Watch it freeWe read every weekly journal issue, logos included, and email you when a similar name is advertised, while you can still oppose it. Ask a Trademark AttorneyThink "KATHALI" is too close to your brand? Opposition is open until 14 January 2027. Which class is mine?Describe your business and get the classes to file in, with the traps for your trade.

Similar names in the journal

KATHAcontains the name · class 19 (Building materials) · Individual applicant (M. G.)
THALI logocontains the name · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (S. K. S.)
PALLE KATHALsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (N. K.)
The Viral Kathalusimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Contagious Online Media Network Private Limited
Viral Kathalusimilar spelling · class 35 (Advertising, business and retail) · Contagious Online Media Network Private Limited
VANTA KATHALUsimilar spelling · class 43 (Food services and accommodation) · Individual applicant (R. S. S.)
Khunti Kathal logosimilar spelling · class 29 (Meat, dairy and processed food) · Individual applicant (A. B.)
KATHAKALI logosimilar spelling · class 1 (Chemicals) · Individual applicant (S. R. S.)
Swad Kathasimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Proprietor of Swad Katha Idco Plot No -G/2…
KATHATALEsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Katha A Tale Of Weaves
KATHAMRTsimilar spelling · class 38 (Telecommunications) · Proprietor of Pravachan
Kaari Kathasimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Acromont Private Limited

Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.

Questions about KATHALI

Is KATHALI a registered trademark?

KATHALI has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (2 applications, latest on 14 September 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 KATHALI trademark?

The applications were filed by individual applicants. We do not publish individuals' names.

Can I register a trademark similar to KATHALI?

Not for the same or related goods in class 4: 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.

What does "advertised" mean? Read trademark status meanings, how long registration takes and how to run a trademark search.

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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