What is a trademark?
In upcoming section, you will read what are trademark classes and all classes summarised at one place. Reader can also read in detail about a particular trademark class by clicking the detailed description against trademark class number.
A TradeMark is typically a name, word, phrase, symbol, logo, design , image or a combination of all these elements which is used by an individual, Business organization, or legal entities to distinguish their products or services from others.
Trademark is generally used through following symbols:
This symbol can be used after filing the Trademark Application with the Department.
Applicants can use this symbol next to their trademark once trademark is registered and registration certificate is issued.
Trademark Classes:
Trademark classification is called as classification of services and goods. Trademark attorneys and examiners arrange trademark applications according to the description and classes of goods or services to which the trademarks apply. Trademark in India is classified in about 45 different Classes.
Following are Trademark classification for Products and services:
| TM Class for Products |
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 |
House wares 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 play things |
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 |
| TM Class for Services |
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) |
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