While registering trademark, it is very important to choose the right class under Trademarks Act, 1999. Trademarks are divided into 45 different classes, based on goods and services. Here is a complete list of classes in detail.
Class 1 – Class 34 of Trademarks –> GOODS
Class 35 – Class 45 of Trademarks –> SERVICES
GOODS
Class 1 – Chemicals
Class 1 contains Chemicals used in Industrial use, Scientific applications, agriculture, horticulture and forestry. It covers wide range of substances mainly science and photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Class 1 consists of unprocessed artificial resins and plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; compost, manures, fertilisers; biological preparations for use in industry and science.
Class 2 – Paints & Surface Coatings
Class 3 – Cosmetics and Cleaning Products
Class 4 – Oils and Fuels
Class 5 – Pharmaceauticals & Medical Products
Class 6 – Metal Goods
Class 7 – Machinery & Equipments
Class 8 – Hand Tools
Class 9 – Electronics & Software
Class 10 – Medical Devices
Class 11 – Electrical Appliances
Class 12 – Vehicles
Class 13 – Firearms and explosives
Class 14 – Jewellery & Precious Items
Class 15 – Musical Instrunments
Class 16 – Paper & Printed Material
Class 17 – Rubber & Plastics
Class 18 – Leather Goods
Class 19 – Construction Materials
Class 20 – Furniture
Class 21 – Household Utensils
Class 22 – Ropes & Tents
Class 23 – Yarn & Threads
Class 24 – Fabrics & Textiles
Class 25 – Clothing & Apparel
Class 26 – Accessories & Lace
Class 27 – Carpets & Floor Coverings
Class 28 – Toys & Sports Goods
Class 29 – Processed Goods
Class 30 – Packaged Foods & Beverages
Class 31 – Raw Agricultural Products
Class 32 – Non Alcoholic Drinks
Class 33 – Alcoholic Beverages
Class 34 – Tobacco Products
SERVICES
Class 35 – Business & Advertising Services
Class 36 – Financial Services
Class 37 – Repair & Construction
Class 38 – Telecom Services
Class 39 – Transports & Logistics
Class 40 – Processing Services
Class 41 – Education & Entertainment
Class 42 – Technology & IT Services
Class 43 – Food & Hospitality
Class 44 – Medical & Beauty Services
Class 45 – Legal & Personal Services
How to Choose the Right Trademark Class
- Identify the core business activity
- Match your core business activity with the relevant class
- Search for the exact or similar registered trademark
- Consider Multiple Filings if required.
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