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Trademark Classes for Logos in India: Nice Class 1 to 45

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Trademark Classes for Logos in India: The Complete Nice Classification Guide

ट्रेडमार्क नाइस क्लासिफिकेशन गाइड: जानें आपके लोगो और ब्रांड के लिए सही क्लास (क्लास 1 से 45)

Selecting the correct Nice Class under the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1999 is the single most critical decision in Form TM-A filings. Explore the complete breakdown of 45 classes, dual-class filing strategies, and the Class 35 retail trap.

Official Trademark Registry Notice / वैधानिक सूचना: Classification of goods and services in India is governed by the International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice Agreement) published by the WIPO and adopted by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM). Filing under an inaccurate class renders your registration legally unenforceable against counterfeiters in other commercial categories.

Interactive Class Finder • क्लास खोजें

Find the Right Trademark Class for Your Indian Business

Type your product, service, or industry to view official Nice classification details.

Class 9Goods#1 Most Filed Tech Class

Class 9: Software, Apps & Electronics

सॉफ्टवेयर, मोबाइल ऐप्स और इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स

Downloadable software applications, mobile apps, AI algorithms, computer hardware, operating systems, and smart wearable electronics.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Mobile applications (iOS & Android)
Downloadable SaaS client software
AI models & neural network software
Crypto & Web3 digital wallets
Smartphones, laptops & computer chips

Legal Strategy Tip: If you offer cloud-hosted web SaaS (not downloadable), you MUST also file under Class 42 (Software as a Service).

Class 25Goods#1 Most Filed Goods Class

Class 25: Clothing, Footwear & Apparel

कपड़े, जूते और फैशन परिधान

All items of human clothing, ready-made garments, ethnic wear (sarees, kurtas, lehengas), sportswear, innerwear, and footwear.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Ready-made western & ethnic wear
Sarees, kurtas, dhotis & sherwanis
Sneakers, formal shoes & chappals
Athletic activewear & gym clothing
Hats, turbans, caps & headgear

Legal Strategy Tip: Class 25 only covers manufacturing and selling your own garments. If you run a multi-brand clothing boutique or website, also file Class 35.

Class 35Services#1 Most Filed Services Class

Class 35: Retail, E-Commerce & Advertising

रिटेल स्टोर्स, ई-कॉमर्स और विज्ञापन सेवाएं

Retail stores, wholesale outlets, e-commerce marketplaces, digital marketing, corporate management, and advertising agencies.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Online e-commerce platforms (D2C)
Retail Kirana and supermarket chains
Digital marketing & SEO agencies
Franchise business administration
Import-export trading agencies

Legal Strategy Tip: CRITICAL TRAP: Class 35 protects your retail store or website name, but does NOT protect brand labels on products you manufacture.

Class 41Services#2 Top Services Class

Class 41: Education, Media & Entertainment

शिक्षा, कोचिंग, यूट्यूब चैनल और मनोरंजन

Schools, colleges, competitive coaching academies (Kota/NEET/JEE), EdTech streaming, YouTube creators, film production, and gaming leagues.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Competitive coaching & tuition institutes
YouTube channels & digital media networks
Online learning courses & certifications
Fitness gym training & yoga instructors
Podcast production & music streaming

Legal Strategy Tip: If your EdTech platform sells access to proprietary learning software, file Class 41 (Teaching) + Class 42 (Software platform) + Class 9 (Mobile app).

Class 42Services#3 Top Services Class

Class 42: SaaS, IT Development & Tech Consulting

क्लाउड SaaS, सॉफ्टवेयर डेवलपमेंट और IT सेवाएं

Cloud software as a service (SaaS), custom software engineering, website development, cloud infrastructure hosting, and architectural design.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Cloud SaaS applications (Web dashboards)
Software development & API integrations
Cybersecurity & data encryption services
Graphic design & brand identity consultancies
Architectural & civil engineering blueprints

Legal Strategy Tip: Almost all tech startups in Bengaluru and Gurgaon file both Class 9 (App download) and Class 42 (Cloud service) for full dual-rail immunity.

Class 43Services#2 Top Hospitality Class

Class 43: Restaurants, Cafes & Food Delivery

रेस्टोरेंट, कैफे, ढाबे और क्लाउड किचन

Restaurants, dhabas, cafes, chai houses, bakeries with seating, quick-service food stalls (QSR), cloud kitchens, and hotel accommodation.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Dine-in restaurants & traditional dhabas
Chai & coffee cafe chains
Cloud kitchens & food truck setups
Catering services & banquet halls
Hotels, homestays & hostel lodging

Legal Strategy Tip: Class 43 protects food serving services. If you also sell packaged spices, tea bags, or namkeen across retail shelves, you MUST file Class 30.

Class 30Goods#2 Most Filed Goods Class

Class 30: Spices, Tea, Coffee & Packaged Food

मसाले, चाय, कॉफी, नमकीन और मिठाई

Packaged spices, tea leaves, ground coffee, rice, wheat flour (Atta), Indian sweets (Mithai), namkeen, bakery biscuits, and breakfast cereals.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Chai (tea), roasted coffee & cocoa
Whole & ground Indian spices (Masalas)
Packaged basmati rice & whole wheat atta
Indian sweets (Mithai), chocolates & bakery
Namkeen, chips, papad & savory snacks

Legal Strategy Tip: Essential for FMCG and grocery startups. Fresh raw vegetables and unprocessed grains fall under Class 31, not Class 30.

Class 3Goods#3 Most Filed Goods Class

Class 3: Cosmetics, Ayurvedic Skincare & Perfumes

सौंदर्य प्रसाधन, आयुर्वेदिक स्किनकेयर और इत्र

Beauty cosmetics, herbal shampoos, Ayurvedic skincare oils, facial creams, perfumes, soaps, essential oils, and dental cleaning preparations.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Ayurvedic face serums & herbal creams
Hair oils, shampoos & conditioners
Perfumes, attars, deodorants & body sprays
Handmade bath soaps & body washes
Lipsticks, kajal & organic makeup kits

Legal Strategy Tip: If your Ayurvedic product makes medicinal curing claims, the Trade Marks Registry may classify it under Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals).

Class 36Services#4 Top Services Class

Class 36: Real Estate, Fintech & Financial Services

रियल एस्टेट, फिनटेक, बैंकिंग और बीमा सेवाएं

Financial transactions, UPI payment gateways, peer-to-peer lending, crypto asset trading, real estate brokerage, property rentals, and insurance.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Fintech payment gateways & wallet apps
Mutual fund & wealth advisory platforms
Real estate development & RERA brokerages
Commercial office space leasing
Health, life & vehicle insurance underwriting

Legal Strategy Tip: Fintech apps require a triple lockup: Class 36 (Financial transaction) + Class 9 (Mobile app software) + Class 42 (Cloud fintech platform).

Class 5Goods#4 Most Filed Goods Class

Class 5: Pharmaceuticals, Ayurvedic Medicine & Supplements

दवाइयां, आयुर्वेदिक औषधियां और पोषण सप्लीमेंट्स

Allopathic medicines, classical Ayurvedic formulations, homoeopathic medicines, protein powders, dietary nutritional supplements, and baby food.

Typical Protected Goods & Services:

Prescription & OTC allopathic tablets
Classical Ayurvedic churnas & kadhas
Protein powders & vitamin supplements
Antiseptic bandages & surgical dressings
Baby food formulas & infant dietary nutrition

Legal Strategy Tip: The Trade Marks Registry applies the strictest scrutiny under Section 11 to Class 5 to prevent deadly medical brand confusion (Cadila doctrine).

Statutory Filing Strategies • बहु-क्लास रणनीति

The Multi-Class Pairing Matrix: How Top Indian Brands Protect Their Assets

In modern commerce, a single class rarely provides airtight legal immunity. Leading Indian startups file coordinated multi-class pairings to prevent copycats from exploiting legal loopholes.

Tech & SaaS Startup Pairing

Class 9 + Class 42

Class 9 protects your downloadable Android/iOS app binary, while Class 42 protects your cloud-hosted browser SaaS web portal. Without Class 42, a competitor can clone your web dashboard legally.

D2C Fashion & Apparel Pairing

Class 25 + Class 35

Class 25 protects physical garment labels and hang-tags. Class 35 protects your e-commerce domain, online boutique storefront, and catalog advertising.

Restaurant & QSR Pairing

Class 43 + Class 30

Class 43 protects your dining hall, cafe signboard, and Swiggy/Zomato listing. Class 30 protects packaged retail jars of chai masala, coffee beans, or sweets sold at checkout counters.

Complete Index of 45 Nice Classification Classes in India

Quick reference guide across all 34 Goods classes and 11 Services classes.

Goods Classes (Part I: Classes 1 to 34)

Class 1: Industrial chemicals, fertilizers & resins

Class 2: Paints, varnishes & anti-corrosives

Class 3: Cosmetics, perfumes & cleaning preparations

Class 4: Industrial oils, fuels & candles

Class 5: Pharmaceuticals, Ayurveda & supplements

Class 6: Common metals & hardware building materials

Class 7: Machines, machine tools & motors

Class 8: Hand tools, cutlery & razors

Class 9: Software, mobile apps & electronic devices

Class 10: Medical, surgical & dental apparatus

Class 11: Lighting, heating, cooking & cooling appliances

Class 12: Vehicles, cars, bikes & transport apparatus

Class 13: Firearms, ammunition & fireworks

Class 14: Precious metals, jewellery & luxury watches

Class 15: Musical instruments

Class 16: Paper, cardboard, stationery & printing

Class 17: Rubber, plastics & insulating materials

Class 18: Leather bags, luggage & travel goods

Class 19: Non-metallic building materials (cement, bricks)

Class 20: Furniture, mirrors & wooden picture frames

Class 21: Household utensils, cookware & glassware

Class 22: Ropes, strings, tents & tarpaulins

Class 23: Yarns & threads for textile use

Class 24: Textiles, bedsheets & table covers

Class 25: Clothing, footwear & headgear (Apparel)

Class 26: Lace, embroidery, ribbons & buttons

Class 27: Carpets, rugs, mats & linoleum flooring

Class 28: Games, toys & sporting articles

Class 29: Meat, fish, poultry, dairy, paneer & ghee

Class 30: Coffee, tea, spices, sweets (Mithai) & flour

Class 31: Raw agricultural grains, fresh fruits & live animals

Class 32: Beers, mineral waters, fruit juices & soft drinks

Class 33: Alcoholic beverages (except beers)

Class 34: Tobacco & smokers' articles

Services Classes (Part II: Classes 35 to 45)

Class 35: Advertising, retail stores & e-commerce

Class 36: Financial, banking, real estate & insurance

Class 37: Building construction, repair & installation

Class 38: Telecommunications, cellular & broadcasting

Class 39: Transport, logistics, packaging & travel booking

Class 40: Treatment of materials, 3D printing & textile dyeing

Class 41: Education, coaching, entertainment & YouTube media

Class 42: SaaS, cloud computing & software development

Class 43: Restaurants, cafes, catering & hotel accommodation

Class 44: Medical clinics, Ayurvedic wellness & salon services

Class 45: Legal services, security & matrimonial matchmaking

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trademark Classes in India

Clear statutory answers to guide your Form TM-A classification decisions.

Under Section 28 and 29 of the Trade Marks Act 1999, trademark rights are strictly class-specific. If you register your logo under Class 25 (Clothing), you cannot stop a competitor from using the exact same logo and name on a Restaurant (Class 43) or an IT SaaS platform (Class 42). Filing in the wrong class gives you virtually zero legal protection against commercial infringers.