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Trademark Class 24: Textiles & Home Furnishings
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Overview of Class 24
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.
Registering in Class 24 is vital for India’s massive textile manufacturing and "Home Fashion" sectors. This class protects the brand identity of items ranging from unstitched cotton and silk fabrics (sold by the yard) to finished household linens like bed sheets, towels, curtains, and upholstery. In a market dominated by heritage brands like Bombay Dyeing and emerging D2C home-decor startups, a Class 24 trademark ensures that your quality of weave and design is legally recognized, preventing competitors from using similar names on linens and furnishings.
What is included?
- •Bedding: Bed sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, blankets, and quilts
- •Bath Linen: Towels, face cloths, bath mitts, and shower curtains
- •Table Linen: Tablecloths, napkins, runners, and place mats (not of paper)
- •Fabrics: Cotton, silk, woollen, linen, and synthetic fabrics in the piece
- •Furnishings: Curtains, drapes, cushion covers, and upholstery fabrics
- •Flags & Banners: Non-paper flags, bunting, and textile banners
- •Specialty: Mosquito nets, shrouds, and billiard cloth
- •Lining: Lining fabric for shoes and hats, and buckram
What is excluded?
- •Finished clothing, footwear, and headgear (Class 25)
- •Yarns and threads for textile use (Class 23)
- •Carpets, rugs, and mats (Class 27)
- •Table linen of paper (Class 16)
- •Curtain rings and furniture parts (Class 20)
- •Raw fibrous textile materials (Class 22)
- •Electrically heated blankets for medical use (Class 10)
The Fabric of Brand Trust
Class 24 is the "Home Comfort" class. Whether you are selling premium Egyptian cotton bedsheets or industrial upholstery fabric, the brand is the customer's only guarantee of thread count, durability, and colorfastness.
The "Piece Goods" Distinction: This class is unique because it covers both raw fabric (rolls of cloth) and finished household items. If you sell unstitched "Dress Material" (Class 24) and also sell the same design as a "Ready-to-Wear Suit" (Class 25), you must protect your brand in both classes.
Hospitality & Contract Textiles: For companies supplying linens to hotels and hospitals, a Class 24 trademark is a major B2B asset. It signals compliance with industrial washing standards and helps in winning long-term supply contracts.
Major Categories in Class 24
| Category | Specific Examples |
|---|---|
| Bedding & Bath | Bed sheets, Pillowcases, Blankets, Towels, Quilts |
| Table Linens | Tablecloths, Runners, Napkins, Place mats |
| Home Furnishings | Curtains, Upholstery, Cushion covers, Mosquito nets |
| Textile Fabrics | Cotton cloth, Silk fabric, Velvet, Jersey, Flannel |
| Flags & Banners | Cloth flags, Banners, Bunting, Textile emblems |
| Linings & Labels | Shoe linings, Hat linings, Labels of cloth |
| Specialty Fabrics | Billiard cloth, Shrouds, Bolting cloth, Gauze |
Alphabetical List of Class 24 Items
- Adhesive fabric for application by heat
- Banners / Bath linen (except clothing)
- Bath mitts / Bed covers / Bedspreads
- Coverlets [bedspreads] / Quilts
- Bed covers of paper / Bed linen / Bed clothes
- Bed blankets / Billiard cloth
- Bolting cloth / Brocades / Buckram
- Bunting / Calico / Canvas for embroidery
- Cheese cloth / Chenille fabric / Cheviots
- Cloth* / Cloths for removing make-up
- Coasters [table linen] / Cotton fabrics
- Covers [loose] for furniture / Cushion covers
- Crepe [fabric] / Crepon
- Curtain holders of textile material
- Curtains of textile or plastic
- Damask / Diaper changing cloths for babies
- Diapered linen / Door curtains / Drugget
- Eiderdowns [down coverlets]
- Elastic woven material / Esparto fabric
- Fabric, impervious to gases, for balloons
- Fabric of imitation animal skins / Fabric*
- Fabric for footwear / Fabrics for textile use
- Face towels of textile / Felt*
- Fibreglass fabrics for textile use
- Filtering materials of textile
- Flags (not of paper) / Flannel [fabric]
- Frieze [cloth] / Furniture coverings
- Fustian / Dimity / Gauze [cloth]
- Glass cloths [towels] / Gummed cloth
- Haircloth [sackcloth] / Handkerchiefs
- Hat linings, of textile, in the piece
- Hemp fabric / Hemp cloth / Household linen
- Jersey [fabric] / Jute fabric / Knitted fabric
- Labels of cloth / Linen cloth / Lingerie fabric
- Lining fabric for shoes / Linings [textile]
- Marabouts [cloth] / Mattress covers
- Moleskin [fabric] / Mosquito nets
- Net curtains / Non-woven textile fabrics
- Oilcloth for use as tablecloths
- Pillow shams / Pillowcases
- Place mats (not of paper)
- Plastic material [substitute for fabrics]
- Printed calico cloth / Printers’ blankets
- Ramie fabric / Rayon fabric / Sheets [textile]
- Shower curtains of textile or plastic
- Shrouds / Silk fabrics for printing
- Silk [cloth] / Sleeping bag liners
- Table runners / Table linen (not of paper)
- Table napkins of textile / Serviettes
- Tablecloths (not of paper) / Tablemats
- Taffeta [cloth] / Textile material
- Tick [linen] / Ticks [mattress covers]
- Fitted toilet lid covers of fabric
- Towels of textile / Traced cloths for embroidery
- Travelling rugs [lap robes] / Trellis [cloth]
- Tulle / Upholstery fabrics / Velvet
- Wall hangings / Tapestry of textile
- Woollen cloth / Woollen fabric / Zephyr
Registration & Objection Handling
- 1. Functional Search: Conduct a thorough search in Class 24 and Class 25 (Clothing) to avoid legal conflicts with fashion and home-decor conglomerates.
- 2. Descriptiveness: Avoid generic names like "SOFT LINEN" or "100% COTTON". The Registrar will reject these under Section 9.
- 3. Multi-Class Strategy: If you sell "Dress Material" (Class 24) and "Finished Clothing" (Class 25), file in both classes to prevent design squatting.
- 4. Detailed Goods List: Specify the type of fabric (e.g., "Handloom silk fabrics") rather than just "Textiles".
- 5. Geographical Indications (GI): Be careful with names like "Chanderi", "Banarasi", or "Kanchipuram". These are protected GIs and cannot be registered as private trademarks by individuals without authorization.
Legal Professional Insights
The Saree Distinction: In the Indian context, "Unstitched Sarees" and "Dress Materials" are Class 24 items. However, once they are "Ready-to-Wear" (stitched), they move to Class 25. High-end designers usually file in both.
Upholstery vs. Furniture: Class 24 covers the *fabric* used on a sofa. The sofa itself is Class 20. If your brand is known for the fabric pattern, Class 24 is your primary protection.
Digital Prints & Copyright: While the brand name is Class 24, the unique "Prints" or "Patterns" on the fabric may also be eligible for Copyright or Design registration for triple-layered protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are covered under Trademark Class 24?
Class 24 covers textiles and textile goods, including fabrics in the piece, bed covers, table covers, curtains, towels, and household linens.
Does Class 24 include finished clothing?
No, finished clothing and garments fall under Class 25. Class 24 covers the raw fabric and household items like sheets and curtains.
Are bed sheets and pillowcases included in Class 24?
Yes, all bed linen including sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, and blankets are part of Class 24.
Are curtains and upholstery fabrics included?
Yes, curtains of textile or plastic, and loose covers for furniture/upholstery are categorized under Class 24.
Can I trademark "SOFT COTTON SHEETS"?
No, this is a descriptive name. You must use a distinctive brand name for your textile products.
Are towels and bath linens included?
Yes, bath towels, face cloths, and bath linen are specifically listed in Class 24.
What is the government fee for Class 24 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 12 to 18 months, assuming no major objections or oppositions.
Are mosquito nets and flags included?
Yes, mosquito nets and non-paper flags/banners are part of Class 23.
Do table mats and napkins belong here?
Yes, table napkins and place mats made of textile (not paper) are categorized under Class 24.
Can I register in both Class 24 and Class 25?
Yes, companies selling both unstitched fabrics (Class 24) and ready-made clothes (Class 25) often file multi-class applications.
Are silk and velvet fabrics included?
Yes, all types of fabrics in the piece, including silk, velvet, cotton, and synthetic materials, are Class 24 items.
Are shower curtains included?
Yes, shower curtains made of textile or plastic are specifically listed in Class 24.
What happens if my trademark is "Objected"?
You must file a written response within 30 days explaining why your brand is unique and legally eligible for registration.
Is registration valid forever?
No, it is valid for 10 years, but it can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years.
Are furniture covers included?
Yes, loose covers for furniture and mattress covers are part of Class 24.
Are handkerchiefs included?
Yes, handkerchiefs of textile are categorized under Class 24.
Are sleeping bag liners included?
Yes, sleeping bag liners and travelling rugs are specifically listed in Class 24.
Why is a search important for home-decor brands?
The home-furnishing market is saturated with similar names. A search ensures you don’t conflict with established retail giants.
Are labels of cloth included?
Yes, textile labels for branding are part of Class 24.
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