Clothing and fashion trademarks in India are filed under Class 25, which covers garments, footwear, and headgear. Retail clothing stores and fashion e-commerce platforms are covered under Class 35. India's textile and fashion industry is one of the largest in the world, making trademark protection especially important for clothing brands targeting the Indian market. A comprehensive brand protection strategy typically includes both Class 25 (for the products) and Class 35 (for the retail business).
Clothing trademarks in India are filed under Class 25, which covers all types of garments, footwear, and headgear — including shirts, trousers, sarees, kurtas, shoes, and caps. If you also operate clothing stores or an e-commerce fashion platform, you additionally need Class 35.
What is the difference between Class 25 and Class 35 for fashion brands?
Class 25 protects the physical clothing products — the garments themselves. Class 35 protects the retail and business side — your clothing store, website, and marketing services. A fashion brand like a clothing label needs Class 25. A multi-brand fashion retailer needs Class 35. Most fashion brands file both.
Can a fashion brand name or logo be trademarked in India?
Yes. Both the name and logo of a clothing brand can be trademarked under Class 25 in India. The trademark should be distinctive — not a common descriptive word like "cotton" or "red". Once registered, it gives exclusive rights to use the mark on clothing products across India for 10 years.
Do traditional Indian clothing brands need trademark registration?
Yes. Saree brands, kurta labels, ethnic wear brands, and traditional textile manufacturers all benefit from trademark registration under Class 25. Without registration, competitors can use similar brand names freely. Registration enables legal action against counterfeit or copycat products.
"Clothing" is relevant to
18 of 45 trademark classes
in India's WIPO Nice Classification, covering
83 goods & services entries.
Multiple classes apply — the right combination depends on whether your trademark covers products, services, or retail.
Class 25Clothing, footwear, headgear38 matches
Clothing, footwear, headwear
Class 26Lace, embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes15 matches
Lace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; Buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; Artificial flowers; Hair …
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus7 matches
Class 37Building construction; repair; installation services4 matches
Construction services; Installation and repair services; Mining extraction, oil and gas drilling
Class 18Leather and imitations of leather; luggage and carrying bags2 matches
Leather and imitations of leather; Animal skins and hides; Luggage and carrying bags; Umbrellas and parasols; Walking sticks; …
Class 20Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers not of metal2 matches
Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; Containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; Unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone …
Class 24Textiles and substitutes for textiles; bed covers and table covers2 matches
Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Household linen; Curtains of textile or plastic
Class 40Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash2 matches
Treatment of materials; Recycling of waste and trash; Air purification and treatment of water; Printing services; Food and …
18 classes83 matching entries forclothing
Class 25Clothing, footwear, headgear38 matches
Class HeadingClothing, footwear, headwear
250002motorists' clothing
250018braces [suspenders] for clothing / suspenders [braces] for clothing
250020collars [clothing]
250027hoods [clothing]
250031belts [clothing]
250045clothing*
250049furs [clothing]
250057ready-made clothing
250059ear muffs [clothing]
250065cyclists' clothing
250067gloves [clothing]
250068ready-made linings [parts of clothing]
250071knitwear [clothing]
250077gabardines [clothing]
250087waterproof clothing
250089jerseys [clothing]
250092layettes [clothing]
250095cuffs / wristbands [clothing]
250096aprons [clothing]
250097muffs [clothing]
250106pockets for clothing
250120stuff jackets [clothing]
250121jackets [clothing]
250122paper clothing
250123veils [clothing]
250142headbands [clothing]
250149clothing for gymnastics
250150clothing of imitations of leather
250151clothing of leather
250160money belts [clothing]
250162paper hats [clothing]
250183clothing containing slimming substances
250184embroidered clothing
250188latex clothing
250190clothing incorporating LEDs
250200clothing authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
250203smart clothing
250206electrically heated clothing
Class 26Lace, embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes15 matches
Class HeadingLace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; Buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; Artificial flowers; Hair decorations; False hair
260010fastenings for clothing
260011ostrich feathers [clothing accessories]
260018edgings for clothing
260024brassards / arm bands [clothing accessories]
260027brooches [clothing accessories]
260047cords for clothing
260064trimmings for clothing
260073eyelets for clothing
260074birds' feathers [clothing accessories]
260077spangles for clothing
260082feathers [clothing accessories]
260086frills for clothing
260097buckles [clothing accessories]
260118shoulder pads for clothing
260150lanyard cords for clothing
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus7 matches
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
090005clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire
090035asbestos clothing for protection against fire
090288clothing for protection against fire / garments for protection against fire
090691clothing especially made for laboratories
090728bullet-proof clothing
090929downloadable virtual clothing
090932motorcyclists' clothing for protection against accident or injury
Class 37Building construction; repair; installation services4 matches
Class HeadingConstruction services; Installation and repair services; Mining extraction, oil and gas drilling
370022renovation of clothing
370032clothing repair
370050cleaning of clothing
370062pressing of clothing
Class 18Leather and imitations of leather; luggage and carrying bags2 matches
Class HeadingLeather and imitations of leather; Animal skins and hides; Luggage and carrying bags; Umbrellas and parasols; Walking sticks; Whips, harness and saddlery; Collars, leashes and clothing for animals
180135clothing for pets
180146sew-on tags of leather for clothing
Class 20Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers not of metal2 matches
Class HeadingFurniture, mirrors, picture frames; Containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; Unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; Shells; Meerschaum; Yellow amber
200129covers for clothing [wardrobe]
200360sew-on tags of plastic for clothing
Class 24Textiles and substitutes for textiles; bed covers and table covers2 matches
Class HeadingTextiles and substitutes for textiles; Household linen; Curtains of textile or plastic
240005bath linen, except clothing
240134sew-on tags of textile for clothing
Class 40Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash2 matches
Class HeadingTreatment of materials; Recycling of waste and trash; Air purification and treatment of water; Printing services; Food and drink preservation
400038crease-resistant treatment for clothing
400098clothing alteration
Class 45Legal services; security services for individuals and property2 matches
Class HeadingLegal services; Security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; Dating services, online social networking services; Funerary services; Babysitting
450081clothing rental
450277rental of protective clothing
Class 5Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations1 match
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
050400deodorants for clothing and textiles
Class 6Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials1 match
Class HeadingCommon metals and their alloys, ores; Metal materials for building and construction; Transportable buildings of metal; Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; Small items of metal hardware; Metal containers for storage or transport; Safes
060493sew-on tags of metal for clothing
Class 7Machines and machine tools; motors and engines1 match
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
070079card clothing [parts of carding machines]
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
100200clothing especially for operating rooms
Class 11Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, cooking1 match
Class HeadingApparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
110421steam cabinets for cleaning and freshening clothing
Class 14Precious metals; jewellery, watches and timepieces1 match
Class HeadingPrecious metals and their alloys; Jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; Horological and chronometric instruments
140185sew-on tags of precious metal for clothing
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
170129sew-on tags of rubber for clothing
Class 21Household or kitchen utensils and containers1 match
Class HeadingHousehold or kitchen utensils and containers; Cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; Combs and sponges; Brushes, except paintbrushes; Brush-making materials; Articles for cleaning purposes; Unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; Glassware, porcelain and earthenware
210221clothing stretchers / stretchers for clothing
Class 35Advertising; business management and administration services1 match
Class HeadingAdvertising; Business management, organization and administration; Office functions
350183online retail services for downloadable virtual clothing
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