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Trademark Classification in India

Editorial Team
Updated
April 19, 2023

Trademark Classification is an essential prerequisite for Trademark Application in India. It basically involves identifying and classifying the goods and / or services for which the particular Trademark is intended to be used. For instance, if “Amul” is the proposed Trademark, we know that it is intended to be used for milk and dairy products. Trademark Classification is probably the very first step for Trademark Registration and even Trademark Search is conducted on the basis of it.

The Trademark Classification system is important because it ensures that similar trademarks do not get registered under the same class of goods or services, thereby helping prevent confusion among customers who consume such goods / services and protecting the IPR rights of the trademark owner against any potential infringement.

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The Nice Classification

The Indian Trademark Classification system is based on the Nice Classification, which is an international system for the classification of goods and services. The Nice Classification system is divided into 45 classes – 1 to 34 for goods and 35 to 45 for services. Each class represents a specific type of product or service.

Classes for Goods:

Class 1: Chemicals used in industry, science, and photography
Class 2: Paints, varnishes, and lacquers
Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaning preparations
Class 4: Industrial oils and greases
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and veterinary preparations
Class 6: Metals and metal goods
Class 7: Machinery and machine tools
Class 8: Hand tools and implements
Class 9: Scientific, nautical, and surveying apparatus
Class 10: Medical and surgical instruments and apparatus
Class 11: Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, and water supply
Class 12: Vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water
Class 13: Firearms and explosives
Class 14: Precious metals and their alloys, jewellery, and watches
Class 15: Musical instruments
Class 16: Paper and paper goods
Class 17: Rubber goods
Class 18: Leather and imitations of leather
Class 19: Building materials (non-metallic)
Class 20: Furniture and articles not otherwise classified
Class 21: Household and kitchen utensils
Class 22: Cordage and fibres
Class 23: Yarns and threads
Class 24: Textiles and textile goods
Class 25: Clothing, footwear, and headgear
Class 26: Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid
Class 27: Carpets, rugs, and mats
Class 28: Games and playthings
Class 29: Meats and processed foods
Class 30: Staple foods
Class 31: Natural agricultural products
Class 32: Beers, non-alcoholic beverages, and fruit juices
Class 33: Alcoholic beverages (except beers)
Class 34: Tobacco and smokers’ articles

Classes for Services:

Class 35: Advertising and business services
Class 36: Insurance and financial services
Class 37: Building and construction services
Class 38: Telecommunications services
Class 39: Transportation and storage services
Class 40: Treatment of materials services
Class 41: Education and entertainment services
Class 42: Scientific and technological services
Class 43: Food and drink services
Class 44: Medical and beauty services
Class 45: Legal and security services

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