Food trademarks in India span multiple classes depending on the type of product. Class 29 covers processed and preserved foods — meat, dairy, eggs, jams, canned vegetables, and packaged snacks. Class 30 covers staple foods and condiments — flour, rice, sugar, spices, sauces, tea, and coffee. Class 31 covers raw and fresh agricultural produce. Class 43 covers food service businesses such as restaurants and catering. India's massive FMCG food industry — from packaged snacks to ready-to-eat meals — makes trademark registration essential for any food brand.
Food trademarks in India depend on the product: Class 29 for processed foods (packaged snacks, dairy, preserved meats), Class 30 for staple and condiment foods (spices, flour, sugar, sauces, tea, coffee), Class 31 for fresh and raw agricultural products, and Class 43 for food service businesses like restaurants.
What class is a packaged food or snack brand in India?
Packaged snacks, ready-to-eat foods, chips, biscuits, and processed food brands are typically trademarked under Class 30 (if grain or spice-based) or Class 29 (if meat, dairy, or vegetable-based) in India. Many FMCG food brands file in both classes to cover their full product range.
What trademark class is spices or masala in India?
Spices, masala blends, condiments, sauces, and seasonings are classified under Class 30 in India. This is a highly competitive trademark class given India's large spice industry. Brands like MDH, Everest, and Badshah all have registered trademarks under Class 30.
What class is a food delivery or catering service in India?
Food delivery services, catering businesses, tiffin services, and cloud kitchens are trademarked under Class 43 in India. Food delivery aggregator apps (platforms connecting restaurants with customers) typically also file under Class 35 (business services) and Class 42 (technology platform).
"Food" is relevant to
18 of 45 trademark classes
in India's WIPO Nice Classification, covering
114 goods & services entries.
Multiple classes apply — the right combination depends on whether your trademark covers products, services, or retail.
Class 29Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved foods30 matches
Meat, fish, poultry and game; Meat extracts for culinary purposes; Preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits, vegetables and …
Class 1Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography27 matches
Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Unprocessed artificial …
Class 30Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes; rice, pasta and noodles14 matches
Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; Rice, pasta and noodles; Tapioca and sago; Flour and preparations made from …
Class 21Household or kitchen utensils and containers5 matches
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; Cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; Combs and sponges; Brushes, …
Class 31Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products5 matches
Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; Raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; Fresh fruits and …
Class 40Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash5 matches
Treatment of materials; Recycling of waste and trash; Air purification and treatment of water; Printing services; Food and …
Class 2Paints, varnishes, lacquers; colorants, dyes4 matches
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; Preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; Colorants, dyes; Inks for printing, marking and …
Class 5Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations4 matches
Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or …
18 classes114 matching entries forfood
Class 29Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved foods30 matches
Class HeadingMeat, fish, poultry and game; Meat extracts for culinary purposes; Preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits, vegetables and seaweeds; Jellies, jams, compotes; Eggs; Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products; Oils and fats for food
290002seaweed extracts for food
290009cocoa butter for food
290022rape oil for food / colza oil for food
290032oils for food
290048jellies for food, other than confectionery
290052preserved soya beans for food
290058maize oil for food / corn oil for food
290059palm kernel oil for food
290060sesame oil for food
290062isinglass for food
290081animal marrow for food
290084palm oil for food
290091olive oil for food
290092bone oil for food
290108suet for food
290111sunflower oil for food
290122coconut oil for food
290125fish-based foodstuffs
290134pollen prepared as foodstuff
290160fruit-based snack food
290175linseed oil for food / flaxseed oil for food
290207extra virgin olive oil for food
290216soya bean oil for food
290263meat-based snack food
290264fish-based snack food
290265vegetable-based snack food
290266almond oil for food
290271tofu-based snack food
290272vegetable oil for food
290273seaweed-based snack food
Class 1Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography27 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
010003salt for preserving, other than for foodstuffs
010044chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs
010348oils for the preservation of food
010660enzyme preparations for the food industry
010661enzymes for the food industry
010662glucose for the food industry
010663lecithin for the food industry
010665pectin for the food industry
010667cream of tartar for the food industry
010669alginates for the food industry
010670gluten for the food industry
010672lactose for the food industry
010675milk ferments for the food industry
010677casein for the food industry
010685tea extracts for the food industry
010691vitamins for use in the manufacture of food supplements
010692vitamins for the food industry
010696antioxidants for use in the manufacture of food supplements
010698proteins for use in the manufacture of food supplements
010699proteins for the food industry
010723lye water for the food industry
010728plant extracts for the food industry
010733artificial sweeteners for the food industry
010734saccharin for the food industry
010736aspartame for the food industry
010738animal extracts for the food industry
010747herbal extracts for the food industry
Class 30Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes; rice, pasta and noodles14 matches
Class HeadingCoffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; Rice, pasta and noodles; Tapioca and sago; Flour and preparations made from cereals; Bread, pastries and confectionery; Chocolate; Ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; Sugar, honey, treacle; Yeast, baking-powder; Salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; Vinegar, sauces and other condiments; Ice (frozen water)
300011aromatic preparations for food
300014salt for preserving foodstuffs
300048essences for foodstuffs
300050thickening agents for cooking foodstuffs
300065starch for food
300078gluten prepared as foodstuff
300080groats for human food
300095treacle / molasses for food
300140food flavourings / food flavorings
300144oat-based food
300164malt extract for food
300195cereal-based snack food
300196rice-based snack food
300322edible gold for decorating food and beverages
Class 21Household or kitchen utensils and containers5 matches
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
210007thermally insulated containers for food
210353food steamers, non-electric
210369cold packs for chilling food and beverages
210402reusable silicone food covers
210478heating packs for preparing food and beverages
Class 31Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products5 matches
Class HeadingRaw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; Raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; Fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; Natural plants and flowers; Bulbs, seedlings and seeds for planting; Live animals; Foodstuffs and beverages for animals; Malt
310007animal foodstuffs
310035bird food
310060fodder / cattle food / forage
310112stall food for animals
310138pet food
Class 40Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash5 matches
Class HeadingTreatment of materials; Recycling of waste and trash; Air purification and treatment of water; Printing services; Food and drink preservation
400033food smoking
400066food and drink preservation
400117freezing of foods
400130pasteurizing of food and beverages / pasteurising of food and beverages
400140irradiation of food
Class 2Paints, varnishes, lacquers; colorants, dyes4 matches
Class HeadingPaints, varnishes, lacquers; Preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; Colorants, dyes; Inks for printing, marking and engraving; Raw natural resins; Metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art
Class 5Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations4 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
050006albuminous foodstuffs for medical purposes
050297dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes
050298food for babies
050461homogenized food adapted for medical purposes / homogenised food adapted for medical purposes
Class 16Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding materials4 matches
Class HeadingPaper and cardboard; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery and office requisites, except furniture; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Drawing materials and materials for artists; Paintbrushes; Instructional and teaching materials; Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; Printers' type, printing blocks
160355absorbent sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging
160356humidity control sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging
160386stencils for decorating food and beverages
160409food bags of paper or plastics
Class 43Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation4 matches
Class HeadingServices for providing food and drink; Temporary accommodation
430010food and drink catering
430193food sculpting
430197decorating of food
430208food reviewing services [provision of information about food and drinks]
Class 7Machines and machine tools; motors and engines3 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
070625electric vacuum food sealers for household purposes
Class 11Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, cooking3 matches
Class HeadingApparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
110321apparatus for dehydrating food waste
110337food steamers, electric
110363food dehydrators, electric
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
040120wood chips for smoking and flavouring foods / wood chips for smoking and flavoring foods
Class 8Hand tools and implements; cutlery1 match
Class HeadingHand-operated hand tools and implements; Cutlery; Side arms, except firearms; Razors
080297food processors, hand-operated
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
090029food analysis apparatus
Class 20Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers not of metal1 match
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
200003decorations of plastic for foodstuffs
Class 24Textiles and substitutes for textiles; bed covers and table covers1 match
Class HeadingTextiles and substitutes for textiles; Household linen; Curtains of textile or plastic
240132reusable wax-coated fabrics for wrapping food
Class 39Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement1 match
Class HeadingTransport; Packaging and storage of goods; Travel arrangement
