Trademark Class 27: Floor Coverings and Artificial Ground Coverings

Products and services are Classified by IPindia.gov.in according to specific categories (also called Classes). Trademarks have to be applied or registered under such specific  class or classes as may be applicable. Herewith we are presenting an all inclusive guide to Trademark Class 27 in India of the Trademark Classification.

Trademarks in India

A trademark is a unique symbol or word(s) used to represent a business or its products. Once registered, that same symbol or series of words cannot be used by any other organization, forever, as long as it remains in use and proper paperwork has been filed and trademark fees are paid.

For a foreign corporation or an individual interested in entering the Indian market, It is highly advisable to file an application for Trademark registration with Trademark registry in India.

Types of Trademark that can be registered (Trademark registration):

• Any name (including personal or surname of the applicant or predecessor in business or the signature of the person), which is not unusual for trade to adopt as a mark.
• An invented word or any arbitrary dictionary word or words, not being directly descriptive of the character or quality of the goods/service.
• Letters or numerals or any combination thereof.
• Devices, including fancy devices or symbols
• Combination of colors or even a single color in combination with a word or device
• Shape of goods or their packaging
• Marks constituting a 3- dimensional sign.
• Sound marks where a particular sound does the function of uniquely identifying the origin of a product or a service.

Detailed Read: Types of Trademark Registrations in India

Trademark Class 27 in India

Trademark Class 27 pertains to Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; Wall hangings [non-textile].

Comprehensive list of goods classified under Trademark Class 27.

• Floor coverings and artificial ground coverings
• Wall and ceiling coverings
• And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.

A Detailed list of goods classified under Trademark Class 27 in India