Chemical trademarks in India are primarily filed under Class 1, which covers industrial chemicals, laboratory chemicals, adhesives for industrial use, fertilisers, fire extinguishing compositions, and chemical preparations for scientific use. Class 5 covers pharmaceutical chemicals and disinfectants. Class 3 covers cleaning and cosmetic chemical preparations. India is one of the world's largest chemical producers, and the Indian Patent Office receives a high volume of Class 1 trademark applications from both domestic chemical manufacturers and multinational specialty chemical companies.
Chemical trademarks in India are primarily filed under Class 1 for industrial and scientific chemicals — adhesives, fertilisers, laboratory reagents, industrial solvents, and chemical preparations. Class 3 covers cleaning chemicals and cosmetic preparations, while Class 5 covers pharmaceutical and disinfectant chemicals.
What class is a fertiliser or agrochemical brand in India?
Fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, and agrochemical products are classified under Class 1 in India. This is a critical trademark class for India's large agricultural chemicals sector. Pesticides may also overlap with Class 5 depending on their formulation and intended use.
What trademark class is cleaning products or detergents in India?
Cleaning products, detergents, and washing preparations for household or industrial use fall under Class 3 in India if non-industrial, or Class 1 for industrial-grade cleaning chemicals. Disinfectants — products that kill germs — are classified under Class 5.
Can a chemical company name or product brand be trademarked in India?
Yes. Both the company name and individual product brand names in the chemical sector can be trademarked in India. The name must be distinctive and not merely describe the chemical composition. Many Indian chemical manufacturers and specialty chemical companies have registered trademarks under Class 1.
"Chemical" is relevant to
9 of 45 trademark classes
in India's WIPO Nice Classification, covering
103 goods & services entries.
Multiple classes apply — the right combination depends on whether your trademark covers products, services, or retail.
Class 1Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography81 matches
Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Unprocessed artificial …
Class 5Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations13 matches
Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or …
Class 7Machines and machine tools; motors and engines2 matches
Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; Motors and engines, except for land vehicles; Machine coupling and transmission components, except …
Class 42Scientific and technological services; research and design2 matches
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; …
Class 3Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations1 match
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumes; Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; Cleaning, polishing …
Class 4Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels and illuminants1 match
Industrial oils and greases, wax; Lubricants; Dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; Fuels and illuminants; Candles and wicks …
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus1 match
Class 10Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments1 match
Spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; Artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; …
9 classes103 matching entries forchemical
Class 1Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography81 matches
Class HeadingChemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed 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, fertilizers; Biological preparations for use in industry and science
010001combusting preparations [chemical additives to motor fuel]
010007acetates [chemicals]
010015chemical condensation preparations
010016acid proof chemical compositions
010019additives, chemical, to drilling muds / chemical additives to drilling muds
010020additives, chemical, to motor fuel / chemical additives to motor fuel
010031agricultural chemicals, except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides
010044chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs
010045chemical preparations for facilitating the alloying of metals
010211chemical preparations for use in photography
010219cream of tartar for chemical purposes
010223leather-dressing chemicals
010224leather-impregnating chemicals
010233oil-separating chemicals
010255ion exchangers [chemicals]
010265enamel-staining chemicals
010278test paper, chemical
010286stain-preventing chemicals for use on fabrics
010291ferments for chemical purposes
010299flowers of sulfur for chemical purposes
010308additives, chemical, to insecticides / chemical additives to insecticides
010309additives, chemical, to fungicides / chemical additives to fungicides
010311formic aldehyde for chemical purposes
010317chemical preparations for smoking meat
010332getters [chemically active substances]
010339fat-bleaching chemicals
010347horticultural chemicals, except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides
010353oil-bleaching chemicals
010354oil-purifying chemicals
010362textile-waterproofing chemicals
010363textile-impregnating chemicals
010364leather-waterproofing chemicals
010365iodine for chemical purposes
010374milk ferments for chemical purposes
010386glass-frosting chemicals
010395chemical preparations to prevent mildew
010404chemical preparations to prevent wheat blight / chemical preparations to prevent wheat smut
010475salts [chemical preparations]
010487soldering chemicals / welding chemicals
010491sodium salts [chemical compounds]
010494bismuth subnitrate for chemical purposes
010505chemicals for use in forestry, except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides
010518tensio-active agents / surface-active chemical agents
010521glass-staining chemicals
010523anti-tarnishing chemicals for windows
010546chemical preparations to prevent diseases affecting vine plants
010570colour-brightening chemicals for industrial purposes / color-brightening chemicals for industrial purposes
010575chemicals for the manufacture of paints
010578bicarbonate of soda for chemical purposes
010585bromine for chemical purposes
010592cellulose derivatives [chemicals]
010602creosote for chemical purposes
010608water-purifying chemicals
010611filtering materials of chemical substances
010617damp-proofing chemicals, except paints, for masonry
010639chemical intensifiers for paper
010640chemical intensifiers for rubber
010648radiator flushing chemicals
010654chemical additives for oils
010679chemicals for the manufacture of pigments
010708chemical coatings for ophthalmic lenses
010719chemical preparations to prevent diseases affecting cereal plants
010731active chemical ingredients
010737dielectric fluids as a chemical preparation for use in metalworking, except oils
010741active chemical ingredients for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals
Class 5Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations13 matches
Class HeadingPharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary purposes, food for babies; Dietary supplements for human beings and animals; Adhesive plasters, materials for dressings; Material for filling teeth, dental wax; Disinfectants; Preparations for destroying vermin; Fungicides, herbicides
050091chemical conductors for electrocardiograph electrodes
050095chemical contraceptives
050166chemical preparations for the diagnosis of pregnancy
050202chemical preparations for treating mildew
050222chemical preparations for treating wheat blight / chemical preparations for treating wheat smut
050246chemical preparations for treating phylloxera
050288chemical preparations for treating diseases affecting vine plants
050323chemical preparations for pharmaceutical purposes
050362chemical preparations for medical purposes
050363chemical preparations for veterinary purposes
050364chemical reagents for medical or veterinary purposes
050380disinfectants for chemical toilets
050488chemical preparations for treating diseases affecting cereal plants
Class 7Machines and machine tools; motors and engines2 matches
Class HeadingMachines, machine tools, power-operated tools; Motors and engines, except for land vehicles; Machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; Agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; Incubators for eggs; Automatic vending machines
070490electromechanical machines for chemical industry
070624chemical reactors for use in manufacturing
Class 42Scientific and technological services; research and design2 matches
Class HeadingScientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; Quality control and authentication services; Design and development of computer hardware and software
420007chemical analysis
420031chemical research
Class 3Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations1 match
Class HeadingNon-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumes; Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; Cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations
030245chemical cleaning preparations for household purposes
Class 4Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels and illuminants1 match
Class HeadingIndustrial oils and greases, wax; Lubricants; Dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; Fuels and illuminants; Candles and wicks for lighting
040085additives, non-chemical, to motor fuel
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus1 match
Class HeadingScientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; Recorded and downloadable multimedia files, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; Cash registers, calculating devices; Computers and computer peripheral devices; Diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; Fire-extinguishing apparatus
090960chemical reactors for laboratory use
Class 10Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments1 match
Class HeadingSpectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; Artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Orthopaedic articles; Suture materials; Therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; Massage apparatus; Apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; Sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles
100184contraceptives, non-chemical
Class 17Rubber, guttapercha, gum, asbestos, mica and their substitutes1 match
Class HeadingUnprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; Plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; Packing, stopping and insulating materials; Flexible pipes, tubes and hoses, not of metal
170042chemical compositions for sealing leaks
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