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Trademark Classes in India

Trademarks are registered against classes of goods and services under the NICE Classification. Classes 1–34 cover goods, 35–45 cover services. Your registration only protects you in the classes you file.

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Goods in classes 1–34, services in 35–45
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The classes most Indian businesses need

These eight cover the majority of filings we handle. If your business is not obviously in one of them, the full list is below.

Class 9Electronics & SoftwareMobile apps · Downloadable software · Computers Class 25Clothing & FootwearApparel · T-shirts · Sarees Class 30Staple FoodsTea · Coffee · Spices Class 35Advertising & BusinessRetail stores · E-commerce · Marketing agency Class 41Education & EntertainmentCoaching institutes · EdTech · Online courses Class 42Technology & Software ServicesSaaS platforms · Software development · IT consulting Class 43Food & AccommodationRestaurants · Cafes · Cloud kitchens Class 44Medical & WellnessClinics · Diagnostics · Salons

Classes 1–34

Goods

Physical products — anything manufactured, grown, processed or sold as an item.

Class 1 — Chemicals

Goods

Chemicals for industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed plastics; fertilisers; adhesives for industrial use.

Industrial chemicals
Fertilisers
Adhesives
Unprocessed resins

Class 2 — Paints & Coatings

Goods

Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and wood deterioration; colourants, dyes; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form.

Paints
Varnishes
Printing inks
Wood preservatives

Class 3 — Cosmetics & Cleaning

Goods

Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletries; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching and cleaning preparations.

Skincare
Shampoo
Perfume
Soap
Detergents

Class 4 — Industrial Oils & Fuels

Goods

Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust-absorbing compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks.

Lubricants
Motor oil
Candles
Fuel

Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals

Goods

Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; dietary supplements; sanitary preparations; disinfectants; baby food.

Medicines
Supplements
Ayurvedic products
Sanitisers
Baby food

Class 6 — Common Metals

Goods

Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; non-electric cables and wires; small items of metal hardware; safes.

Steel
Metal pipes
Locks
Safes
Nails

Class 7 — Machines

Goods

Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements; incubators; automatic vending machines.

Industrial machinery
Pumps
Agricultural machines
3D printers

Class 8 — Hand Tools

Goods

Hand tools and implements, hand-operated; cutlery; side arms except firearms; razors.

Hand tools
Cutlery
Razors
Scissors

Class 9 — Electronics & Software

Goods

Scientific, research, audiovisual and IT equipment; computers; downloadable software and apps; recorded content; safety and life-saving equipment.

Mobile apps
Downloadable software
Computers
Headphones
Eyewear

Class 10 — Medical Devices

Goods

Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; therapeutic and assistive devices.

Surgical instruments
Thermometers
Orthopaedic supports
Hearing aids

Class 11 — Appliances

Goods

Apparatus for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.

LED lights
Water purifiers
Air conditioners
Kitchen appliances

Class 12 — Vehicles

Goods

Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; parts and fittings for vehicles.

Cars
Bicycles
EV scooters
Tyres
Vehicle parts

Class 13 — Firearms

Goods

Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.

Firearms
Ammunition
Fireworks

Class 14 — Jewellery & Watches

Goods

Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.

Jewellery
Watches
Gold ornaments
Gemstones

Class 15 — Musical Instruments

Goods

Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; conductors' batons.

Guitars
Tabla
Keyboards
Instrument stands

Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter

Goods

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; stationery; adhesives for stationery; instructional and teaching materials.

Books
Magazines
Notebooks
Packaging paper
Stationery

Class 17 — Rubber & Plastics

Goods

Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica; plastics and resins in extruded form; packing and insulating materials.

Rubber sheets
Insulation material
Plastic film
Hoses

Class 18 — Leather Goods

Goods

Leather and imitation leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas; walking sticks; harness and saddlery.

Handbags
Wallets
Luggage
Belts
Umbrellas

Class 19 — Building Materials

Goods

Building materials, non-metallic; non-metallic rigid pipes; asphalt, pitch, tar and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments.

Cement
Tiles
Marble
Non-metal pipes
Plywood

Class 20 — Furniture

Goods

Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; unworked or semi-worked bone, ivory, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl; containers not of metal.

Furniture
Mattresses
Mirrors
Picture frames

Class 21 — Household Utensils

Goods

Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware; combs and sponges; brushes; unworked or semi-worked glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.

Cookware
Water bottles
Crockery
Brushes
Glassware

Class 22 — Ropes & Textiles (Raw)

Goods

Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings; sails; sacks; padding and stuffing materials; raw fibrous textile materials.

Ropes
Tents
Tarpaulins
Raw cotton
Sacks

Class 23 — Yarns & Threads

Goods

Yarns and threads for textile use.

Cotton yarn
Sewing thread
Wool yarn
Silk thread

Class 24 — Fabrics & Textiles

Goods

Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic.

Bedsheets
Curtains
Towels
Fabric
Blankets

Class 25 — Clothing & Footwear

Goods

Clothing, footwear and headgear of all kinds.

Apparel
T-shirts
Sarees
Shoes
Caps

Class 26 — Lace & Embroidery

Goods

Lace, braid and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair.

Buttons
Zippers
Hair accessories
Embroidery
Artificial flowers

Class 27 — Floor Coverings

Goods

Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings not of textile.

Carpets
Rugs
Vinyl flooring
Wallpaper
Door mats

Class 28 — Toys & Sporting Goods

Goods

Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

Toys
Board games
Cricket equipment
Fitness equipment

Class 29 — Meat, Dairy & Processed Foods

Goods

Meat, fish, poultry and game; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; eggs; milk and dairy products; edible oils and fats.

Dairy products
Paneer
Frozen foods
Edible oil
Dry fruits
Pickles

Class 30 — Staple Foods

Goods

Coffee, tea, cocoa; rice, pasta and noodles; flour and cereal preparations; bread, pastries and confectionery; sugar, honey; spices; sauces; ice.

Tea
Coffee
Spices
Snacks
Biscuits
Ready-to-eat meals

Class 31 — Agriculture & Live Animals

Goods

Raw and unprocessed agricultural, horticultural and forestry products; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds; live animals; foodstuffs for animals.

Fresh produce
Seeds
Live plants
Pet food
Cattle feed

Class 32 — Non-alcoholic Beverages

Goods

Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and juices; syrups and preparations for making beverages.

Packaged water
Soft drinks
Fruit juices
Energy drinks
Beer

Class 33 — Alcoholic Beverages

Goods

Alcoholic beverages except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.

Wine
Whisky
Rum
Vodka
Liqueurs

Class 34 — Tobacco & Smokers' Articles

Goods

Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and vaporisers; smokers' articles; matches.

Cigarettes
Lighters
Ashtrays
Matches

Classes 35–45

Services

Anything you do for customers rather than sell as a physical item — including software delivered as a service.

Class 35 — Advertising & Business

Services

Advertising; business management, organisation and administration; office functions; retail and online retail services; import-export agency; e-commerce marketplaces.

Retail stores
E-commerce
Marketing agency
HR consultancy
Marketplaces

Class 36 — Financial Services

Services

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

Banking
Insurance
Fintech apps
Real estate
Lending
Investment advisory

Class 37 — Construction & Repair

Services

Building construction; installation services; repair and maintenance services; mining and drilling extraction.

Construction
Interior fit-out
Vehicle repair
AC servicing
Plumbing

Class 38 — Telecommunications

Services

Telecommunications services; providing access to communication networks; broadcasting; message and data transmission.

Telecom services
Internet provision
Video conferencing
Broadcasting

Class 39 — Transport & Logistics

Services

Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; courier and delivery services; warehousing.

Logistics
Courier
Travel agency
Warehousing
Cab services

Class 40 — Material Treatment

Services

Treatment of materials; recycling; air purification and water treatment; printing services; food and drink preservation; custom manufacturing.

Custom manufacturing
Printing
Recycling
Textile dyeing
Water treatment

Class 41 — Education & Entertainment

Services

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities; publishing; online courses.

Coaching institutes
EdTech
Online courses
Event management
Publishing
Gyms

Class 42 — Technology & Software Services

Services

Scientific and technological services and research; industrial analysis and research; design and development of computer hardware and software; SaaS; cloud services.

SaaS platforms
Software development
IT consulting
Web design
Cloud hosting
AI services

Class 43 — Food & Accommodation

Services

Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation; restaurants, cafes and catering; hotels.

Restaurants
Cafes
Cloud kitchens
Hotels
Catering
Food delivery

Class 44 — Medical & Wellness

Services

Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for humans and animals; agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services.

Clinics
Diagnostics
Salons
Spas
Telemedicine
Dental care

Class 45 — Legal & Personal Services

Services

Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.

Legal services
IP consultancy
Security services
Matrimonial services
Detective agencies

FAQ

Questions about classes

Class selection is where a lot of filings go wrong. These are the questions worth resolving before you file.

How do I choose the right trademark class?

Start with what you actually sell or provide today, then add anything you will launch in the next year. Goods fall in classes 1–34, services in 35–45. A clothing brand that also sells online typically needs Class 25 for the garments and Class 35 for the retail service. If you are unsure, describe your business to us and we will map it.

Can I file in multiple classes?

Yes, in a single multi-class application. Each class carries its own government fee — ₹4,500 for individuals, startups and MSMEs, or ₹9,000 for companies — so a three-class filing costs three times the single-class fee.

What happens if I file in the wrong class?

Your registration protects you only for the goods and services in the classes you filed. Filing in the wrong class means a competitor can use your name in the class that actually matters. Classes cannot be changed after filing — you would need a fresh application and a fresh fee.

Should I file in as many classes as possible?

No. Overbroad specifications attract objections, cost more in fees, and expose the registration to non-use cancellation after five years. File the classes your business genuinely covers, plus realistic near-term expansion.

Which class is software in?

It depends on the form. Downloadable software and mobile apps go in Class 9. Software provided as a service, cloud platforms and software development services go in Class 42. Most SaaS businesses file both.

Is a trademark class the same across countries?

The NICE Classification is used internationally, so class numbers mean the same thing in most countries. The specification wording accepted within each class can still differ between registries.

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