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Choosing the Right Trademark Class

The Indian Trademark Registry follows the international Nice Classification system, which categorizes goods and services into 45 distinct classes. Selecting the correct class is crucial—filing in the wrong category can lead to legal objections, expensive re-filings, or even loss of brand protection.

Classes 1-34 (Goods) Classes 35-45 (Services)

Goods: Classes 1 to 34

Class 1

Chemicals and Industrial Preparations

Trademark Class 1 is the primary international classification for chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. It also includes unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics, manures, fire extinguishing compositions, tempering and soldering preparations, and chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs.

Class 2

Paints, Varnishes and Lacquers

Trademark Class 2 primarily focuses on paints, varnishes, and lacquers. It also encompasses preservatives against rust and wood deterioration, colorants, mordants, and raw natural resins. This class is essential for businesses in the construction, automotive, and artistic sectors.

Class 3

Cosmetics and Cleaning Preparations

Trademark Class 3 is one of the most high-traffic categories under the Nice Classification. It encompasses a vast range of consumer goods including non-medicated cosmetics, perfumes, essential oils, soaps, hair care products, and household cleaning agents such as detergents and polishes.

Class 4

Industrial Oils, Lubricants and Fuels

Trademark Class 4 is the primary international classification for industrial oils and greases, lubricants, dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions, fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants, and candles and wicks for lighting. It is a critical class for the automotive, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

Class 5

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Preparations

Trademark Class 5 in India is a critical category for pharmaceuticals, medical, and veterinary preparations. Trademarks in this class protect identity, signify quality, and guard against copycats in industries like healthcare, nutraceuticals, and agriculture.

Class 6

Common Metals and Hardware

Trademark Class 6 is the primary international classification for common metals and their alloys, metal building materials, transportable buildings of metal, materials of metal for railway tracks, non-electric cables and wires of common metal, ironmongery, small items of metal hardware, pipes and tubes of metal, safes, and ores.

Class 7

Machines and Machine Tools

Trademark Class 7 is the primary international classification for machines, machine tools, power-operated tools, motors and engines (except for land vehicles), machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles), agricultural implements other than hand-operated, and incubators for eggs.

Class 8

Hand Tools and Implements

Trademark Class 8 is the primary international classification for hand-operated tools and implements. It includes tools for cutting, shaping, drilling, and general manual work that are operated without motors or electricity. This class is essential for businesses in hardware, construction, kitchenware, and personal care.

Class 9

Electronics and Software

Trademark Class 9 is the primary international classification for scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments. It also includes computers, software, and electronic devices.

Class 10

Medical and Surgical Instruments

Trademark Class 10 in India is focused on surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments. India adopts the internationally‐recognized Nice Classification which provides 45 classes of goods and services under the provisions of Trade Marks Act, 1999. Filing in the correct class is important: it makes your mark enforceable and prevents others from using similar marks for similar goods.

Class 11

Lighting, Heating and Cooking Apparatus

Trademark Class 11 is a broad category covering essential goods critical for homes, workplaces, and industrial activities. Under the Nice Classification, this class includes everything from simple light bulbs and ceiling fans to complex industrial refrigeration systems and water purification plants.

Class 12

Vehicles and Transportation Goods

Trademark Class 12 is dedicated to vehicles and all types of transportation equipment. It covers products related to land, air, and water locomotion, including motor vehicles, their parts, and specialized accessories used for the movement of people and goods.

Class 13

Firearms, Ammunition and Explosives

Trademark Class 13 is a specialized category that covers firearms, ammunition, projectiles, explosives, and fireworks. Any brand involving weapons, bombs, firecrackers, or signal flares must be registered in this class to ensure legal protection and brand exclusivity.

Class 14

Jewellery, Watches and Precious Metals

Trademark Class 14 is the international classification for precious metals, their alloys, and goods made of or coated with these materials. In the luxury and fashion sectors, this class is essential for protecting brands associated with jewellery, gemstones, and time-measuring instruments like clocks and watches.

Class 15

Musical Instruments

Trademark Class 15 covers musical instruments, as well as their parts and accessories. Whether you are manufacturing traditional Indian instruments like the Sitar and Tabla or modern electronic gear like MIDI controllers and synthesizers, this class is essential for protecting your brand identity.

Class 16

Stationery and Printed Matter

Trademark Class 16 is a critical category for businesses involved in paper, stationery, and printed matter. Under the Nice Classification, this class encompasses inter alia paper, cardboard, printed publications, office requisites, and plastic materials for packaging.

Class 17

Rubber, Plastics and Insulation

Trademark Class 17 encompasses industrial materials such as unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, and mica. It also includes plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture, as well as packing, stopping, and insulating materials, and flexible non-metallic pipes or tubes.

Class 18

Leather and Travel Goods

Trademark Class 18 is the primary category for leather, imitations of leather, and products made from these materials. Under the Nice Classification, this class includes luggage, carrying bags, umbrellas, walking sticks, and saddlery. It is a vital class for India’s robust leather export and domestic retail industries.

Class 19

Building Materials (Non-Metallic)

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.

Class 20

Furniture and Home Goods

Trademark Class 20 is the primary international classification for furniture, mirrors, and picture frames. It also includes containers (not of metal) for storage or transport, and certain goods made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, and plastic substitutes.

Class 21

Household and Kitchen Utensils

Trademark Class 21 is the primary international classification for household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.

Class 22

Ropes, Tents and Raw Fibers

Trademark Class 22 is the primary international classification for ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); and raw fibrous textile materials.

Class 23

Yarns and Threads

Trademark Class 23 is the international classification for yarns and threads for textile use. It covers the essential components used in the weaving, knitting, and sewing of fabrics, whether they are made from natural fibers like cotton and wool or synthetic materials like polyester and rayon.

Class 24

Textiles and Textile Goods

Trademark Class 24 is the international classification for textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed covers and table covers. It primarily covers fabrics in the piece and household linen items used for furnishings and daily life.

Class 25

Clothing and Apparel

Trademark Class 25 is the primary international classification for clothing, footwear, and headgear. It includes finished apparel for men, women, and children, ranging from everyday shirts and pants to specialized sportswear, ethnic outfits, and various types of shoes and hats.

Class 26

Lace, Ribbons and Haberdashery

Trademark Class 26 is the international classification for lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; and false hair.

Class 27

Carpets, Rugs and Mats

Trademark Class 27 is the international classification for carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile). It covers any material designed to be added to a floor or wall as a secondary covering.

Class 28

Games and Sporting Goods

Trademark Class 28 is the international classification for games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; and decorations for Christmas trees.

Class 29

Dairy, Meat and Processed Foods

Trademark Class 29 is the international classification for meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt and other milk products; oils and fats for food.

Class 30

Spices, Bakery and Staple Foods

Trademark Class 30 is the international classification for coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; rice, pasta and noodles; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastry and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; vinegar, sauces and other condiments; ice (frozen water).

Class 31

Agricultural and Horticultural Products

Trademark Class 31 is the international classification for raw and unprocessed agricultural, horticultural, and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; natural plants and flowers; bulbs, seedlings and seeds for planting; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt.

Class 32

Beverages and Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Trademark Class 32 is the international classification for beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages.

Class 33

Alcoholic Beverages (Except Beer)

Trademark Class 33 is the international classification for alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.

Class 34

Tobacco and Smokers’ Articles

Trademark Class 34 is the international classification for tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; smokers’ articles; matches.

Services: Classes 35 to 45

Class 35

Advertising and Business Services

Trademark Class 35 is the international classification for advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. It is the primary class for any business that helps others sell, manage, or promote products and services.

Class 36

Financial and Real Estate Services

Trademark Class 36 is the international classification for insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. It covers all services relating to the management and transaction of money, risk, and property.

Class 37

Construction and Repair Services

Trademark Class 37 is the international classification for building construction; repair; installation services. It covers all services provided by contractors or subcontractors in the building or making of permanent buildings, as well as services for restoring objects to their original condition.

Class 38

Telecommunications and Broadcasting

Trademark Class 38 is the international classification for telecommunications services. It primarily covers services that allow at least one person to communicate with another by a sensory means, as well as the broadcasting of television and radio programs.

Class 39

Transport and Storage Services

Trademark Class 39 is the international classification for transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. It covers all services involving the physical movement of people and goods, as well as the storage and travel planning industry.

Class 40

Material Treatment and Custom Manufacturing

Trademark Class 40 is the international classification for treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; air purification and treatment of water; printing services; food and drink preservation. It covers services that alter the chemical or physical properties of substances for others.

Class 41

Education and Entertainment Services

Trademark Class 41 is the primary international classification for services consisting of all forms of education or training; services having the basic aim of the entertainment, amusement or recreation of people; and the presentation of works of visual art or literature to the public for cultural or educational purposes.

Class 42

Scientific and Technological Services

Trademark Class 42 is the international classification for scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

Class 43

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