The Fourth Schedule under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, as adopted by IP India, provides the official Trademark Class List. Furthermore, India follows the internationally accepted Nice Classification system, which divides trademarks into 45 different classes.
Selecting the correct trademark class is one of the most important steps in the trademark registration process. Since trademark protection applies only to the selected classes, applicants should carefully identify the goods or services they offer before filing an application.
Generally, Classes 1 to 34 cover goods, whereas Classes 35 to 45 cover services. Therefore, applicants should choose the appropriate class carefully. Otherwise, an incorrect selection may delay the registration process.
Additionally, many businesses offer both goods and services. Consequently, they may need to register their trademark under multiple classes to obtain broader protection.
Accordingly, the following Trademark Class List is prescribed under the applicable rules:
Name of the classes (Parts of an article or apparatus are, in general, classified with the actual article or apparatus, except where such parts constitute articles included in other classes)
Goods
Class 1. Chemicals used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture, and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
Class 2. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordents; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters;
decorators; printers and artists.
Class 3. Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning; polishing;
scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair
lotions, dentifrices.
Class 4. Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting, and binding compositions; fuels(including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles, wicks.
Class 5. Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; materials for stopping
teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparation for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
Class 6. 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; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
Class 7. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine
coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
Class 8. Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
Class 9. Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical,
weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving, and teaching
apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission, or reproduction of
sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines
and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data
processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus.
Class 10. Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes
and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials
Class 11. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying
ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes
Class 12. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water
Class 13. Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks
Class 14. Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not
included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and other chronometric
instruments
Class 15. Musical instruments
Class 16. Paper, cardboard, and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes;
printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or
household purposes; artists’ materials; paintbrushes; typewriters and office requisites
(except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic
materials for packaging (not included in other classes); playing cards; printers’ type;
printing blocks
Class 17. Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica, and goods made from these materials and not
included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing,
stopping, and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal
Class 18. Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in
other classes; animal skins, hides, trunks, and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and
walking sticks; whips, harness, and saddlery
Class 19. Building materials, (non-metallic), non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch
and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.
Class 20. Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods(not included in other classes) of wood, cork,
reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl,
meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics
Class 21. Household or kitchen utensils and containers(not of precious metal or coated therewith);
combs and sponges; brushes(except paints brushes); brush-making materials; articles for
cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in
building); glassware, porcelain, and earthenware not included in other classes
Class 22. Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks, and bags (not included in other
classes) padding and stuffing materials(except for rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile
materials
Class 23. Yarns and threads, for textile use
Class 24. Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers.
Class 25. Clothing, footwear, headgear
Class 26. Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles;
artificial flowers
Class 27. Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum, and other materials for covering existing
floors; wall hangings(non-textile)
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Class 28. Games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes;
decorations for Christmas trees
Class 29. Meat, fish, poultry, and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried, and cooked fruits and
vegetables; jellies, jams, fruit sauces; eggs, milk, and milk products; edible oils and fats
Class 30. Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations
made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking
powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces, (condiments); spices; ice
Class 31. Agricultural, horticultural, and forestry products and grains not included in other classes;
live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants, and flowers; foodstuffs for
animals, malt
Class 32. Beers, mineral and aerated waters, and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit
juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages
Class 33. Alcoholic beverages(except beers)
Class 34. Tobacco, smokers’ articles, matches
SERVICES
Class 35. Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions.
Class 36. Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
Class 37. Building construction; repair; and installation services.
Class 38. Telecommunications.
Class 39. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; and travel arrangements.
Class 40. Treatment of materials.
Class 41. Education; providing training; entertainment; and sporting and cultural activities.
Class 42. Scientific and technological services, as well as research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; and the design and development of computer hardware and software.
Class 43. Services for providing food and drink; and temporary accommodation.
Class 44. Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care services for human beings or animals; and agriculture, horticulture, and forestry services.
Class 45. Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
Additional Information
Furthermore, selecting the correct trademark class is extremely important. Trademark protection applies only to the classes chosen during the application process. Similarly, many businesses operate across multiple categories. Consequently, they may need to apply.
Similarly, many businesses operate across multiple categories; consequently, they may need to apply under more than one trademark class to obtain adequate protection.
Additionally, applicants filing online may need to complete identity verification and other portal requirements. Therefore, a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) may also be required, depending on the filing method. Moreover, applicants should review their present and future business activities before selecting a trademark class. Therefore, they can avoid unnecessary amendments or additional trademark applications later.
Finally, applicants should regularly check for updates. Trademark classifications, filing procedures, and portal requirements may change over time.
Conclusion: Trademark classifications, filing procedures, and portal requirements may change from time to time. Therefore, applicants should always verify the latest guidelines available on the IP India portal before filing a trademark application.
Why Apicountry
Apicountry provide Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) whenever they are required for authorized online filings and related portal activities. Consequently, applicants can complete the process quickly and securely.
Moreover, our team guides applicants through document preparation, verification requirements, and application procedures. Therefore, businesses can reduce errors and avoid unnecessary delays.
Therefore, Trademark classifications, filing procedures, and portal requirements may change over time. so, applicants should always verify the latest guidelines available on the IP India portal before filing a trademark application.