Not sure which trademark class your business needs or how to protect your brand? These practical guides cover specific business types — from home bakeries to mobile apps — with the right class, cost, and a step-by-step filing process for each.
To protect an Instagram page name or handle in India, file a trademark in Class 35 (advertising, online promotion, and influencer/marketing services) if you monetise the page, plus the class of any products you sell through it. Content-focused pages may also use Class 41. You can register the name as a wordmark from ₹1,499.
Read guideTo protect a podcast name in India, file a trademark in Class 41, which covers entertainment services and the production of audio and video content. If you stream or broadcast, Class 38 may also apply, and Class 9 for downloadable recordings. You can register the name and logo from ₹1,499.
Read guideTo protect a mobile app in India, file a trademark in Class 9 (downloadable software / mobile applications) and usually Class 42 (software-as-a-service and app development). Depending on what the app does, add the class of that service — e.g. Class 36 for fintech, Class 35 for marketplaces. Filing starts at ₹1,499 per class.
Read guideTo protect a YouTube channel name in India, file a trademark in Class 41 (entertainment and educational content) and, if you monetise through ads, sponsorships, or brand deals, add Class 35 (advertising and business promotion). Sell merchandise? Add that product class too. You can register the name and logo from ₹1,499.
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