Trademark application is made for fewer than 45 different classes as per the NICE classification for trademark. Each of the trademark class illustrates a distinct set of goods and services. While filing a trademark application, the class of goods and services to which the trademark obtain must be mentioned in the application. It is significant to select the right class of trademark while arrange or file the application as the wrong classification of the trademark could hamper the trademark registration process and/or disparage the legal preservation and protection for the mark under the Trademark Act.
Trademark application can be filed in more than one class, if the activity of the business involves multiple goods or services falling under distinct trademark classifications. Moreover, even if a registered trademark exists less than one class, another organization can file a trademark application for the same mark under a different class. Hence, filing of trademark application under one class does not furnish complete exclusivity over use of the mark. Trademark provides exclusivity for handle of the mark with respect to the class of goods or services for which the trademark is registered. Apply the trademark class finder tool to find the correct trademark class for your goods or service from over 8000 goods and services.
Trademark Classification as per THE FOURTH SCHEDULE TO TRADE MARKS RULES, 2002
Classification of goods and services – Name of the classes
Trademark Class 1
Photography, horticulture, science, chemical used in industry, science, agriculture, and forestry; unprocessed plastics; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs;
Trademark Class 2
Varnishes; paints; preservatives against rust, colorants; metals in foil and powder form for painters; decorators; printers and artists; against deterioration of wood
Trademark Class 3
Cleaning; polishing; abrasive preparations; soaps;,essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; bleaching preparations, substances for laundry use; perfumery
Trademark Class 4
Binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; wicks; industrial oils and greases; lubricants; Dust absorbing, wetting, candles,
Trademark Class 5
Sanitary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; disinfectants; fungicides, herbicides; Pharmaceutical, veterinary
Trademark Class 6
Small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; goods of metal not included in other classes; Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials;
Trademark Class 7
Transmission components; agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs; machines and machine tools; machine coupling
Trademark Class 8
Razors, hand tools and implements; cutlery; side arms
Trademark Class 9
Transmission or reproduction of sound or images; data processing equipment and computers; scientific, electric, photographicl, measuring, apparatus for recording,
Trademark Class 10
Instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus
Trademark Class 11
Drying ventilating, cooking,apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, refrigerating, , water supply ,sanitary purposes
Trademark Class 12
Air, water ,Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land,
Trademark Class 13
Explosives; fire works, firearms; ammunition and projectiles
Trademark Class 14
Jewellery, precious stones; horological and other chronometric instruments, precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals;
Trademark Class 15
Musical instruments
Trademark Class 16
Stationery; brushes; typewriters and office requisites; plastic materials for packaging; paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials; printed matter;
Trademark Class 17
Plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes;rubber, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials;
Trademark Class 18
Leather and imitations of leathe; animal skins, hides, trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery;
Trademark Class 19
Building materials, (non-metallic), non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.
Trademark Class 20
Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother- of-pearl, meerschaum or of plastics
Trademark Class 21
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass; glassware and earthenware;
Trademark Class 22
Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags, padding and stuffing materials(except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials
Trademark Class 23
Yarns and threads, for textile use
Trademark Class 24
Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers.
Trademark Class 25
Clothing, footwear, headgear
Trademark Class 26
Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers
Trademark Class 27
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings(non-textile)
Trademark Class 28
Games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees
Trademark Class 29
Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jams, fruit sauces; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats
Trademark Class 30
Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago; bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar; spices; ice
Trademark Class 31
Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt
Trademark Class 32
Beers, mineral and aerated waters, and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages
Trademark Class 33
Alcoholic beverages(except beers)
Trademark Class 34
Tobacco, smokers’ articles, matches
Trademark Class 35
Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions.
Trademark Class 36
Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
Trademark Class 37
Building construction; repair; installation services.
Trademark Class 38
Telecommunications.
Trademark Class 39
Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
Trademark Class 40
Treatment of materials.
Trademark Class 41
Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
Trademark Class 42
Scientific, design and technological services; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
Trademark Class 43
Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.
Trademark Class 44
Medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
Trademark 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.
