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What is a trademark? And list of all trademark class.

 

Introduction

When it comes to protecting your brand, understanding trademark classes is crucial. Trademark classes categorize different types of goods and services, making it easier to register and safeguard your trademark. This article provides a comprehensive list of trademark classes, offering a clear overview of how products and services are grouped. By exploring these classes, you’ll gain insight into how to choose the right category for your trademark and ensure its protection. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or legal professional, this guide will help you navigate the world of trademarks with confidence.

What is trademark?

A trademark is a symbol, word, phrase, logo, or design that distinguishes the goods or services of one business from those of others. It serves as a brand identifier, helping consumers recognize and differentiate products or services in the market.

What is a Trademark Class?

A Trademark Class is a way to group and organize trademarks based on the type of products or services they represent. When you register a trademark, you choose one or more classes that fit what you’re selling.

For example, there’s a class for clothing and another for advertising services. This system helps avoid mix-ups between businesses with similar names in different industries.

List of Trademark Classes

The trademark class list divides goods and services into 45 categories, making it easier to register trademarks. Understanding this system helps businesses choose the right category for their products or services and protects their trademarks from being copied.

 

Trademark Class for Products

 

TM Class Heads Detailed Description
Class 1 Chemicals Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry
Class2 Paints, Dyes etc Paints, varnishes, lacquers, Dyes, colorants, pigments and inks.
Class3 Cosmetic and Bleaching Preparations Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry and Toiletries use.
Class 4 Lubricants and fuels Lubricants and industrial oils and greases, waxes and fluids.
Class 5 Pharmaceuticals and other preparations Pharmaceuticals and other preparations for medical purposes.
Class 6 Metal Goods Common metals and their alloys, metal building materials.
Class 7 Machinery and machine tools Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing
Class 8 Hand Tools Hand tools and implements (hand-operated).
Class 9 Electrical and Scientific Products Computer and Software Products and Electrical and Scientific Products
Class 10 Medical Apparatus Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments
Class 11 Environmental Control Apparatus Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.
Class 12 Vehicles Vehicles and conveyances
Class 13 Firearms firearms and pyrotechnical products
Class 14 Jewellery Jewellery and Time instruments.
Class 15 Musical Instruments Musical instruments
Class 16 Paper Goods and Printing Matter Paper and cardboard
Class 17 Rubber Goods Rubber, Asbestos and Mica
Class 18 Leather Goods Leather Products (not including clothing).
Class 19 Non-metallic building materials Non-metallic building materials
Class 20 Furniture and its parts and plastic goods Furniture and its parts and plastic goods
Class 21 Housewares and Glass Household or kitchen utensils and containers
Class 22 Cordage and raw fibrous textile materials Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes) padding and stuffing materials(except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials
Class 23 Yarns and threads Yarns and threads
Class 24 Fabrics and Textiles Textiles and textile goods
Class 25 Clothing, footwear, headgear Clothing, footwear, headgear
Class 26 Fancy Goods Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid.
Class 27 Floor coverings Floor coverings and artificial ground coverings
Class 28 Games and playthings Games and play things
Class 29 Meat and processed foods Meat and Processed Food Products
Class 30 Coffee, tea, cocoa etc. Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee
Class 31 Agricultural Products 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 Non Alcoholics Beverages waters and other non-alcoholic drinks
Class 33 Alcoholic Beverages Alcoholic beverages (except beers)
Class 34 Tobacco and tobacco products Tobacco and tobacco products

 

Trademark Class for Services

 

TM Class Heads Detailed Description
Class 35 Advertising and Business Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Class 36 Insurance and Financial Insurance, financial affairs, monetary affairs, real estate affairs
Class 37 Building construction and repair Building construction, repair, installation services
Class 38 Telecommunication services Telecommunication services
Class 39 Transportations and Storage Transport, packaging and storage of goods, travel arrangement
Class 40 Treatment of Materials Treatment of materials
Class 41 Education and Entertainment Education, providing of training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities
Class 42 Computer Science and Legal Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Class 43 Restaurants and Hotels Services for providing food and drink, temporary accommodation.
Class 44 Medical, Beauty and agriculture forestry services Medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Class 45 Legal, personal and social services Legal services (security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals)

Conclusion

Knowing the trademark class list is key to smoothly registering your trademark. This list organizes goods and services into specific categories, making it easier to protect your brand and avoid conflicts. Understanding these classes helps ensure your trademark is correctly filed and helps keep your brand unique and safe in the market. Staying informed about the recent updates in trademark registration in India can also provide valuable insights into how these classes are applied and interpreted, ensuring your application aligns with current legal standards.

 

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