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“Kleenex” is trademarked — what Etsy sellers need to know

The tissue brand everyone uses as a generic — but it's trademarked.

Holder
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Reg. number
US 7987017
Registered
Oct 14, 2025
Status
Active
Last verified
May 2026

What Etsy sellers get flagged for

Kleenex is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark. Enforcement on Etsy is uncommon in most seller categories, but describing tissue holders or related products using this brand name carries risk.

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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Trademark status changes over time — verify current registration status via the USPTO database before making business decisions.