Trademark Class Finder

Chemical products for industrial, scientific, and agricultural use

e.g. Fertilisers, adhesives, chemical reagents, industrial solvents

Paints, varnishes, lacquers, rust-proofing products, colorants

e.g. Printing inks, wood stains, anti-corrosion coatings

Non-medicated cosmetics, cleaning preparations, polishing products

e.g. Soaps, perfumes, shampoos, toothpaste, detergents, face creams

Industrial oils, fuels, lubricants, illuminants

e.g. Engine oil, candles, wax, diesel, kerosene

Pharmaceutical and medical preparations, dietary supplements

e.g. Medicines, ayurvedic formulations, disinfectants, vitamin supplements

Common metals and their alloys, metal hardware

e.g. Locks, safes, steel structures, hardware fittings, metal pipes

Machines and machine tools, motors and engines

e.g. Pumps, agricultural machinery, power tools, compressors

Hand tools and implements, cutlery

e.g. Knives, cutlery, razors, hand-operated garden tools, hand drills

Electrical, electronic, photographic, and scientific apparatus

e.g. Computers, mobile phones, software, cameras, GPS devices, apps

Medical and surgical instruments and apparatus

e.g. Dental apparatus, artificial limbs, diagnostic devices, stethoscopes

Apparatus for lighting, heating, cooling, cooking

e.g. Air conditioners, water purifiers, ovens, LED lights, refrigerators

Vehicles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water

e.g. Cars, motorcycles, bicycles, auto-rickshaws, electric vehicles

Firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks

e.g. Firearms, bullets, firecrackers, signal flares

Precious metals and alloys, jewellery, watches and clocks

e.g. Gold jewellery, diamond rings, watches, clocks, gemstones

Musical instruments and accessories

e.g. Guitars, sitars, tabla, pianos, harmoniums, instrument strings

Paper, cardboard, printed matter, stationery, office requisites

e.g. Books, newspapers, stationery, packaging, greeting cards, notebooks

Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, insulating materials

e.g. Rubber seals, insulating tape, non-metal pipes, gaskets

Leather and imitation leather goods, luggage, handbags

e.g. Handbags, wallets, luggage, belts, umbrellas, suitcases

Non-metallic building and construction materials

e.g. Glass (building), cement, tiles, asphalt, bricks, wood panels

Furniture, mirrors, frames, non-metal containers

e.g. Chairs, tables, picture frames, plastic storage containers, wardrobes

Household or kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, crockery

e.g. Cookware, glasses, crockery, kitchen equipment, cleaning tools

Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sacks

e.g. Jute sacks, cargo nets, rope, tarpaulins, raw material packaging

Yarn and threads for textile use

e.g. Cotton yarn, silk thread, polyester yarn, embroidery thread

Textiles and substitutes for textiles, bed and table covers

e.g. Fabrics, towels, bed sheets, curtains, table linen, duvet covers

Clothing, footwear, headwear

e.g. Garments, shoes, caps, t-shirts, sarees, ethnic wear, sportswear

Lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons, zippers, artificial flowers

e.g. Buttons, zippers, lace trimmings, artificial flowers, sewing notions

Carpets, rugs, mats, non-textile floor coverings, wallpaper

e.g. Carpets, doormats, vinyl flooring, wallpaper, artificial grass

Games, toys, sports equipment, amusement apparatus

e.g. Board games, playing cards, fitness equipment, cricket gear, video games

Meat, fish, poultry, preserved and processed foods, dairy

e.g. Edible oils, dairy products, eggs, frozen foods, pickles, ghee

Coffee, tea, cocoa, flour, bread, pastries, spices, sauces

e.g. Rice, noodles, spices, tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolates, masala

Raw and unprocessed agricultural and horticultural products

e.g. Fresh fruits, vegetables, live animals, seeds, flowers, pet food

Beers, mineral waters, aerated waters, fruit juices, soft drinks

e.g. Soft drinks, mineral water, fruit juices, energy drinks, lassi

Alcoholic beverages (except beers)

e.g. Wine, spirits, whisky, rum, gin, vodka, beer-based spirits

Tobacco products, smokers' articles, matches

e.g. Cigarettes, bidis, hookah tobacco, lighters, matchboxes, e-cigarettes

Advertising, business management, office functions, retail services

e.g. E-commerce platforms, HR services, marketing agencies, retail stores, BPO

Insurance, financial, monetary, real estate services

e.g. Banking, investment management, insurance, money transfer, real estate brokerage

Building construction, repair, installation services

e.g. Civil construction, home renovation, plumbing, electrical installation, maintenance

Telecommunications, broadcasting, internet services

e.g. Internet services, mobile telecom, broadcasting, VoIP, satellite communication

Transport, travel arrangement, packaging and storage

e.g. Courier services, delivery, logistics, travel agencies, warehousing

Treatment of materials, manufacturing services, custom fabrication

e.g. Printing services, custom manufacturing, food processing, recycling

Education, training, sports, entertainment, publishing activities

e.g. Training institutes, coaching, event organisation, online courses, publishing

Scientific and technological services, IT services, research, design

e.g. SaaS platforms, software development, cybersecurity, cloud services, UI/UX design

Services for providing food and drink, temporary accommodation

e.g. Restaurants, cafes, catering services, hotels, cloud kitchens, tiffin services

Medical, veterinary, beauty, agricultural, garden care services

e.g. Clinics, hospitals, beauty salons, spas, physiotherapy, dental clinics

Legal services, security services, personal and social services

e.g. Law firms, security agencies, dating/matchmaking, funeral services, astrology

Trade Marks Act 1999 — Section 18 (Application for Registration)

Section 18 of the Trade Marks Act 1999: Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trademark may apply for registration by filing Form TM-A at the Trade Marks Registry. The application must specify the class(es) of goods or services under the Nice Classification.

Trade Marks Rules 2017 — Rule 8 (MSME 50% Fee Rebate)

Rule 8 of the Trade Marks Rules 2017 read with the First Schedule (as amended): Individuals, start-ups, and small enterprises are entitled to a 50% rebate on the government fee for trademark applications. Government fee: ₹9,000 per class for companies and other entities; ₹4,500 per class for individuals, start-ups (DPIIT-recognised), and MSME-registered entities (50% rebate under Rule 8). Requires a valid Udyam Registration Certificate for MSME entities.

Nice Classification — 11th Edition (45 Classes)

The Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification), 11th Edition: International classification system used by India's Trade Marks Registry. Classes 1–34 cover goods; Classes 35–45 cover services. Each application must specify the class and a list of goods/services within that class.

MSME Development Act 2006 — Udyam Registration

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act 2006 (as amended): Enterprises must obtain Udyam Registration (formerly Udyog Aadhaar) to qualify as an MSME. Udyam Registration is issued by the Ministry of MSME and serves as the proof of MSME status required to claim the 50% trademark fee rebate under Trade Marks Rules 2017.

Form TM-A — Trademark Application Filing

Form TM-A under the Trade Marks Rules 2017: The prescribed form for filing a trademark application in India. One Form TM-A is filed per class. Multi-class filing requires separate Form TM-A and fee payment for each class. Applications can be filed online at ipindia.gov.in or physically at the Trade Marks Registry offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, or Ahmedabad.