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Trademark Class 19: Building Materials & Construction Goods
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Overview of Class 19
Trademark Class 19 is the international classification for non-metallic building materials. This includes rigid non-metallic pipes for building, asphalt, pitch, bitumen, non-metallic transportable buildings, and monuments. It is the primary class for protecting brands in the cement, tile, plywood, and glass industries.
Registering in Class 19 is a fundamental step for businesses in the infrastructure and real estate sectors. This class protects brand identifiers for essential construction materials like cement, concrete, vitrified tiles, and architectural glass. As India continues its massive infrastructure push, owning a registered trademark in Class 19 provides the legal authority to prevent counterfeit building supplies from being sold under your brand name, ensuring consumer safety and brand trust.
What is included?
- •Masonry: Cement, concrete, clay bricks, granite, and marble
- •Tiles & Flooring: Ceramic tiles, vitrified tiles, and roofing tiles
- •Wood Products: Plywood, timber, veneers, and wooden floor boards
- •Glass Products: Building glass, safety glass, and insulating glass
- •Road Materials: Asphalt, bitumen, pitch, and road marking strips
- •Infrastructure: Rigid non-metallic pipes and drainage systems
- •Structures: Prefabricated houses and transportable non-metallic buildings
- •Monuments: Stone or concrete statues, busts, and gravestones
What is excluded?
- •Metal building materials and metal rigid pipes (Class 6)
- •Metal doors and window frames (Class 6)
- •Paints, varnishes, and anti-corrosive coatings (Class 2)
- •Insulating materials and semi-processed plastics (Class 17)
- •Furniture and mirrors (Class 20)
- •Building cleaning or construction services (Class 37)
- •Architectural and engineering services (Class 42)
Infrastructure and Brand Protection
Class 19 is the backbone of the construction industry’s intellectual property. In a sector where product quality directly impacts structural safety, a trademark serves as a badge of reliability.
Proper classification is vital to avoid legal loopholes. For instance, a wooden door frame is Class 19, but a steel one is Class 6. A business producing a range of building products must often file across multiple classes to ensure full protection.
India’s Registrar of Trademarks follows the Nice Classification strictly. Misclassifying goods—such as trying to protect metal gates under Class 19—will result in a trademark that is legally unenforceable for those specific items.
Major Categories in Class 19
| Category | Specific Examples |
|---|---|
| Cement & Masonry | Portland cement, Concrete slabs, Bricks, Granite, Marble |
| Flooring & Tiles | Ceramic tiles, Parquet flooring, Paving slabs, Wall tiles |
| Timber & Wood | Plywood, Veneer wood, Sawn timber, Manufactured lumber |
| Architectural Glass | Insulating glass, Safety glass, Window glass for building |
| Road Construction | Asphalt, Bitumen, Tar, Macadam, Road marking sheets |
| Pipes & Plumbing | Rigid PVC pipes, Drain pipes, Gutter pipes (non-metal) |
| Modular Structures | Prefabricated houses, Cabanas, Greenhouses (not of metal) |
Alphabetical List of Class 19 Items
- Advertisement columns, not of metal
- Agglomerated bagasses of cane [building material]
- Alabaster glass
- Alabaster
- Angle irons, not of metal
- Aquaria [structures]
- Aquarium gravel
- Aquarium sand
- Arbours [structures not of metal]
- Armoured doors, not of metal
- Artificial stone
- Asbestos cement
- Asbestos mortar
- Asphalt
- Asphalt paving
- Aviaries, not of metal [structures]
- Balustrading
- Beacons, not of metal, non-luminous
- Beams, not of metal / girders, not of metal
- Bicycle parking installations, not of metal
- Binding agents for making stones
- Binding material for road repair
- Bird baths [structures, not of metal]
- Bitumen
- Bituminous products for building
- Bituminous coatings for roofing
- Branching pipes, not of metal
- Bricks
- Building timber / lumber
- Building paper
- Building glass
- Building stone
- Building materials, not of metal
- Building panels, not of metal
- Buildings, not of metal
- Buildings, transportable, not of metal
- Busts of stone, concrete or marble
- Cabanas, not of metal
- Caissons for construction work under water
- Calcareous marl
- Casement windows, not of metal
- Cask wood / stave wood
- Ceilings, not of metal
- Cement slabs
- Cement posts
- Cement for furnaces
- Raw chalk
- Chicken-houses, not of metal
- Chimney cowls, not of metal
- Chimney pots, not of metal
- Chimneys, not of metal
- Clay*
- Coal tar
- Concrete building elements
- Cork [compressed]
- Cornices, not of metal
- Crash barriers, not of metal, for roads
- Diving boards, not of metal
- Door panels, not of metal
- Door frames, not of metal
- Doors, not of metal*
- Drain pipes, not of metal
- Ducts, not of metal, for ventilating
- Earth for bricks
- Felt for building
- Fences, not of metal
- Figurines [statuettes] of stone, concrete or marble
- Fireproof cement coatings
- Flashing, not of metal, for building
- Floating docks, not of metal
- Floor tiles, not of metal
- Floors, not of metal
- Folding doors, not of metal
- Foundry molds [moulds], not of metal
- Gates, not of metal
- Geotextiles
- Granite
- Grave slabs, not of metal
- Gravel
- Gravestones / tombstones
- Greenhouses, transportable, not of metal
- Gutter pipes, not of metal
- Gypsum
- Insulating glass [building]
- Jalousies, not of metal
- Joists, not of metal
- Laths, not of metal
- Lime
- Limestone / calcareous stone
- Macadam
- Magnesia cement
- Manhole covers, not of metal
- Marble
- Masts [poles], not of metal
- Memorial plaques, not of metal
- Monuments, not of metal
- Mooring bollards, not of metal
- Mortar for building / grout
- Mosaics for building
- Mouldable wood
- Mouldings, not of metal, for building
- Olivine for building
- Outdoor blinds, not of metal and not of textile
- Pantiles
- Paperboard for building
- Parquet floor boards
- Parquet flooring
- Partitions, not of metal
- Paving blocks, not of metal
- Paving slabs, not of metal
- Pitch
- Planks [wood for building]
- Plaster*
- Plate glass [windows], for building
- Plywood
- Porches, not of metal, for building
- Prefabricated houses [kits], not of metal
- Props, not of metal
- Quartz
- Railway sleepers, not of metal
- Reeds, for building
- Refractory construction materials, not of metal
- Rigid pipes, not of metal [building]
- Road marking sheets and strips
- Road coating materials
- Roof gutters, not of metal
- Roofing, not of metal
- Rubble
- Safety glass
- Sand, except foundry sand
- Sandstone for building
- Sawn timber
- Scaffolding, not of metal
- Shuttering, not of metal, for concrete
- Shutters, not of metal
- Silica [quartz]
- Sills, not of metal
- Silos, not of metal
- Silver sand
- Slate
- Stained-glass windows
- Stair-treads [steps], not of metal
- Staircases, not of metal
- Statues of stone, concrete or marble
- Stone
- Street gutters, not of metal
- Swimming pools [structures, not of metal]
- Tar
- Terra cotta
- Tile floorings, not of metal
- Tiles, not of metal, for building
- Tombstones
- Veneer wood
- Vinyl siding
- Wall claddings, not of metal
- Water-pipes, not of metal
- Window glass, for building
- Window frames, not of metal
- Windows, not of metal
- Wood, semi-worked
- Wood paving
- Wood veneers / veneers
- Wood panelling
- Wood pulp board, for building
- Wooden floor boards
- Xylolith
Common Mistakes & Legal Updates
- Confusion with Class 6: One of the most common errors is listing metal doors or pipes in Class 19. These must be registered in Class 6.
- Vague Descriptions: Avoid using broad terms like "Building materials". Be specific, e.g., "Non-metallic roofing tiles" or "Ceramic floor tiles".
- Future Planning: If you plan to expand from cement to plywood, include both in your initial Class 19 application to save on future filing fees.
- Nice 12-2024 Update: Recent updates have added "roofing, not of metal, incorporating solar cells" to Class 19, reflecting modern construction trends.
- Descriptive Objections: Avoid generic names like "ULTRA STRONG CEMENT" which will be rejected under Section 9 for being descriptive.
Digital Transformation in Construction
Modern construction companies are increasingly using proprietary software and IoT sensors. While the physical materials remain in Class 19, any accompanying software should be registered in Class 9, and monitoring services in Class 42.
A comprehensive IP strategy for a modern building supply company often involves a multi-class approach to protect both physical goods and digital innovations.
With the rise of "Green Building" materials, brands are using trademarks to emphasize sustainability. A registered Class 19 mark helps verify these claims in the eyes of developers and architects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are covered under Trademark Class 19?
Class 19 covers non-metallic building materials, such as cement, bricks, tiles, wood, glass for building, asphalt, and non-metallic pipes.
Are metal doors included in Class 19?
No, metal doors and frames fall under Class 6. Class 19 is strictly for non-metallic doors (wood, plastic, etc.).
Does Class 19 include plywood and timber?
Yes, semi-worked wood, plywood, veneers, and wooden building elements are all in Class 19.
What about window glass?
Window glass for building and architectural use is in Class 19. However, glass for vehicle windows is in Class 12.
Are rigid PVC pipes Class 19?
Yes, rigid non-metallic pipes for building and plumbing are registered in Class 19.
Are paints and coatings included?
No, paints, varnishes, and anti-rust coatings belong in Class 2.
Can I trademark "SUPER STRENGTH BRICKS" in Class 19?
No, this is a descriptive and laudatory name. You must use a distinctive brand name that does not merely describe the product.
Are prefabricated houses Class 19?
Yes, transportable buildings and prefabricated houses, provided they are not made of metal, are Class 19 items.
Are ceramic tiles and marble included?
Yes, all types of ceramic tiles, vitrified tiles, marble, and granite for building are Class 19.
Do asphalt and bitumen belong here?
Yes, materials for road making and roofing like asphalt, bitumen, and tar are in Class 19.
What is the government fee for Class 19 registration?
The e-filing fee is ₹9,000 for large companies and ₹4,500 for individuals, startups, or MSMEs.
How long does the registration take?
It typically takes 18 to 24 months, assuming no third-party oppositions are filed.
Are statues and monuments Class 19?
Yes, statues, busts, and monuments made of stone, concrete, or marble are included in Class 19.
Can I use a logo for my cement brand?
Yes, logos are highly recommended. You should ensure your logo is unique and conduct a Vienna Code search.
Are swimming pools Class 19?
Yes, non-metallic structures like swimming pools are listed under Class 19.
What happens if my trademark is "Objected"?
You must file a written response within 30 days justifying why your mark should be registered despite the examiner’s concerns.
Is registration valid for life?
No, it is valid for 10 years, but it can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years.
Are solar roofing tiles Class 19?
Yes, recent classification updates include non-metallic roofing incorporating solar cells in Class 19.
Do fences and gates belong here?
Yes, if they are non-metallic (wood, plastic, concrete), they are Class 19 items.
Why is a search important for building materials?
The construction market has many regional players with similar names. A search prevents you from infringing on existing rights and facing legal action.
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