Trademark Classes in India — All 45 Classes Explained

India uses the Nice Classification system for trademark registration. All 45 classes are grouped into 34 classes for goods and 11 classes for services. Choosing the correct class is critical — filing in the wrong class means your brand has no protection in the right market.

How to Choose the Right Trademark Class

Your trademark is only protected in the classes you file under. A clothing brand filing only under Class 25 (clothing) has no protection if a competitor sells bags under Class 18 using the same name.

File in every class that covers your current products or services
Consider adjacent classes if you plan to expand (e.g., clothing brand also filing Class 35 for retail)
Each class requires a separate government fee: ₹4,500 for individuals/MSMEs, ₹9,000 for companies
Use our free trademark search tool to check availability before filing

Classes 1–34: Goods

These classes cover physical products — from raw materials to finished consumer goods.

Class 1

Chemicals

Industrial chemicals, fertilisers, adhesives, photographic chemicals, unprocessed plastics

Class 2

Paints & Coatings

Paints, varnishes, lacquers, rustproofing preparations, dyes, colorants

Class 3

Cosmetics & Cleaning

Cosmetics, soaps, perfumes, shampoos, toothpaste, cleaning preparations

Class 4

Lubricants & Fuels

Industrial oils, lubricants, fuels, candles, motor oils

Class 5

Pharmaceuticals

Medicines, veterinary products, dietary supplements, sanitary preparations, disinfectants

Class 6

Metals & Hardware

Common metals, metal building materials, pipes, cables, safes, locks

Class 7

Machinery

Machines, machine tools, motors, engines (except for vehicles), agricultural implements

Class 8

Hand Tools

Hand tools, cutlery, razors, manicure implements, silverware

Class 9

Electronics & Software

Computers, smartphones, software, cameras, scientific apparatus, electronic components

Class 10

Medical Devices

Surgical instruments, medical devices, orthopaedic articles, dental instruments

Class 11

Lighting & Appliances

Lighting apparatus, heating equipment, refrigerators, air conditioners, water purifiers

Class 12

Vehicles

Cars, motorcycles, bicycles, aircraft, marine vessels, vehicle parts

Class 13

Firearms & Explosives

Firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks

Class 14

Jewellery & Watches

Precious metals, jewellery, watches, clocks, gemstones

Class 15

Musical Instruments

Musical instruments, musical accessories

Class 16

Paper & Stationery

Paper, books, magazines, stationery, printing materials, office supplies

Class 17

Rubber & Plastics

Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica, semi-finished plastic goods, hoses, packing materials

Class 18

Leather Goods

Leather, handbags, wallets, umbrellas, luggage, pet accessories

Class 19

Building Materials

Non-metallic building materials, cement, bricks, tiles, glass, pipes for construction

Class 20

Furniture

Furniture, mirrors, picture frames, wooden and plastic articles, bamboo products

Class 21

Household Items

Kitchen utensils, glass and porcelain, brushes, cleaning equipment, cookware

Class 22

Ropes & Textiles (Raw)

Ropes, string, nets, tents, sails, raw fibrous textile materials, stuffing materials

Class 23

Yarns & Threads

Yarns, threads for textile use

Class 24

Textiles & Fabrics

Textiles, bed linen, table linen, curtains, household textile articles

Class 25

Clothing & Footwear

Clothing, footwear, headgear, sportswear, fashion accessories

Class 26

Lace & Embroidery

Lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons, pins, sewing accessories, artificial flowers

Class 27

Floor Coverings

Carpets, rugs, mats, linoleum, wall hangings (non-textile)

Class 28

Toys & Sports Goods

Toys, games, sporting articles, Christmas decorations, video game equipment

Class 29

Food — Animal Products

Meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, processed vegetables, jams, oils and fats for food

Class 30

Food — Staples

Coffee, tea, sugar, rice, flour, bread, biscuits, spices, sauces, chocolate, ice cream

Class 31

Agriculture & Live Animals

Fresh fruits, vegetables, live animals, seeds, natural plants, animal food

Class 32

Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)

Beer, mineral water, juices, soft drinks, energy drinks, non-alcoholic beverages

Class 33

Alcoholic Beverages

Wine, spirits, whiskey, brandy, gin, rum (excluding beers)

Class 34

Tobacco

Tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, matches, smokers' articles

Classes 35–45: Services

These classes cover service-based businesses — from IT to hospitality to legal services.

Class 35

Business & Retail Services

Advertising, business management, retail services, e-commerce, import/export agency, market research

Class 36

Financial & Insurance Services

Banking, insurance, real estate, stock broking, financial advisory, payment services

Class 37

Construction & Repair

Building construction, repair, installation services, maintenance, plumbing, electrical work

Class 38

Telecommunications

Internet services, broadcasting, telephone, cable, satellite communication

Class 39

Transport & Logistics

Transportation, shipping, storage, travel agency, courier services, supply chain

Class 40

Treatment of Materials

Printing, food processing, recycling, metalworking, wood treatment, textile treatment

Class 41

Education & Entertainment

Education, training, sports activities, entertainment, publishing, cultural activities, OTT platforms

Class 42

Technology & IT Services

Software development, SaaS, IT consulting, cloud services, research, design, cybersecurity

Class 43

Food & Hospitality

Restaurants, hotels, cafes, catering, accommodation, food delivery, bars

Class 44

Medical & Veterinary

Medical services, veterinary services, beauty salons, agriculture, farming advisory

Class 45

Legal & Security Services

Legal services, security services, personal protection, social services, funeral services

Common Multi-Class Filing Combinations

Most businesses need protection in more than one class. Here are the most common combinations we file:

E-commerce / D2C Brand

Class 25Class 35

Clothing or products (Class 25/relevant goods class) + retail and e-commerce services (Class 35)

Software / SaaS Company

Class 9Class 42

Software products (Class 9) + software development and IT services (Class 42)

Food Brand / Restaurant Chain

Class 30Class 43

Food products (Class 30) + restaurant and food service activities (Class 43)

Pharma / Healthcare

Class 5Class 44

Pharmaceutical products (Class 5) + medical and healthcare services (Class 44)

Education / EdTech

Class 9Class 41

Software/apps (Class 9) + education and training services (Class 41)

Fashion Brand

Class 14Class 18Class 25

Jewellery (Class 14) + leather goods/bags (Class 18) + clothing/footwear (Class 25)

Not Sure Which Class to File?

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