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Cosmetics and beauty trademarks in India are primarily filed under Class 3, which covers cosmetics, perfumes, soaps, hair care products, skin care products, toothpaste, and other non-medicated toiletries. Beauty salon and spa services are covered under Class 44. India's beauty and personal care market is one of the fastest-growing in Asia, with both domestic FMCG brands and international cosmetic companies actively filing trademarks at the Indian Patent Office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What trademark class is cosmetics in India?

Cosmetics trademarks in India are filed under Class 3, which covers makeup, skincare, haircare, perfumes, soaps, shampoos, face creams, lipsticks, and all non-medicated beauty and personal care products. Medicated skincare (for conditions like acne or psoriasis) would fall under Class 5 instead.

What is the difference between Class 3 and Class 5 for skincare in India?

Class 3 covers cosmetic and non-medicated skincare products — moisturisers, sunscreens, face washes for general use. Class 5 covers medicated skincare — products that treat specific skin conditions, anti-fungal creams, medicated shampoos. If your product makes therapeutic claims, it likely belongs in Class 5.

What class is a beauty salon or spa in India?

Beauty salon, spa, and personal care service businesses are classified under Class 44 in India. This covers haircuts, facials, waxing, nail services, and wellness treatments. The products used in salons (shampoos, dyes) are separately protected under Class 3.

Can an Ayurvedic or herbal cosmetic brand be trademarked in India?

Yes. Ayurvedic and herbal beauty products are typically trademarked under Class 3 if they are for general cosmetic use (hair oils, herbal face packs). If they carry medicinal claims, they may need Class 5. Many well-known Indian Ayurvedic brands like Himalaya and Patanjali have strong trademark registrations in both classes.

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Results at a Glance

"Cosmetics" is relevant to 4 of 45 trademark classes in India's WIPO Nice Classification, covering 13 goods & services entries. Multiple classes apply — the right combination depends on whether your trademark covers products, services, or retail.

Class 3 Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations 6 matches

Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumes; Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; Cleaning, polishing …

Class 1 Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography 4 matches

Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Unprocessed artificial …

Class 4 Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels and illuminants 2 matches

Industrial oils and greases, wax; Lubricants; Dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; Fuels and illuminants; Candles and wicks …

Class 28 Games, toys and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles 1 match

Games, toys and playthings; Video game apparatus; Gymnastic and sporting articles; Decorations for Christmas trees

4 classes 13 matching entries for cosmetics

Class 3 Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations 6 matches

Class HeadingNon-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumes; Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; Cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations

030063 cosmetics for animals

030064 make-up palettes containing cosmetics

030065 cosmetics

030131 eyebrow cosmetics

030171 sun-tanning preparations [cosmetics]

030249 cosmetics for children

Class 1 Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography 4 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

010687 tea extracts for use in the manufacture of cosmetics

010694 antioxidants for use in the manufacture of cosmetics

010702 vitamins for use in the manufacture of cosmetics

010729 plant extracts for use in the manufacture of cosmetics

Class 4 Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels and illuminants 2 matches

Class HeadingIndustrial oils and greases, wax; Lubricants; Dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; Fuels and illuminants; Candles and wicks for lighting

040115 lanolin for use in the manufacture of cosmetics

040116 beeswax for use in the manufacture of cosmetics

Class 28 Games, toys and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles 1 match

Class HeadingGames, toys and playthings; Video game apparatus; Gymnastic and sporting articles; Decorations for Christmas trees

280237 toy imitation cosmetics

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