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Mobile apps in India are trademarked under Class 9 (downloadable software and applications) and, where the app delivers an online service, Class 42 (software as a service, platform and IT services). The app may also need the class of the underlying service it provides — for example Class 36 for a payments app, Class 39 for a ride-hailing app, or Class 35 for a shopping app. Most Indian startups file Class 9 and Class 42 together, plus the relevant service class.
A mobile app is filed under Class 9 for the downloadable application itself and Class 42 for the online/cloud service it provides. Depending on what the app does, you may also need a service class such as 35 (shopping), 36 (payments) or 39 (transport).
Is Class 9 or Class 42 correct for my app?
Class 9 covers the downloadable app or software as a product. Class 42 covers the service delivered through it (SaaS, hosting, IT development). If your app runs as an online service or subscription, you need Class 42; most apps file both to be safe.
Do I need extra classes for what my app does?
Often yes. The function of the app may fall in its own class — a fintech app needs Class 36, a food-delivery app needs Class 43/39, a shopping app needs Class 35. AI Class Search can map your app description to all the classes you need.
Can an app name or icon be trademarked in India?
Yes. App names and logos/icons can be trademarked in India under Class 9 (and Class 42). The mark must be distinctive — generic names describing the function cannot be registered, but coined brand names can.
"Mobile-app" is relevant to
15 of 45 trademark classes
in India's WIPO Nice Classification, covering
54 goods & services entries.
Multiple classes apply — the right combination depends on whether your trademark covers products, services, or retail.
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus23 matches
Class 42Scientific and technological services; research and design15 matches
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; …
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 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 45Legal services; security services for individuals and property2 matches
Legal services; Security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; Dating services, online social networking …
Class 6Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials1 match
Common metals and their alloys, ores; Metal materials for building and construction; Transportable buildings of metal; Non-electric cables …
Class 24Textiles and substitutes for textiles; bed covers and table covers1 match
Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Household linen; Curtains of textile or plastic
Class 26Lace, embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes1 match
Lace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; Buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; Artificial flowers; Hair …
15 classes54 matching entries formobile-app
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus23 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
090934downloadable application software for virtual environments
090935downloadable computer software applications for minting non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
090591computer software, recorded
090670computer game software, recorded
090694downloadable ring tones for mobile telephones / downloadable ring tones for cell phones
090703straps for mobile telephones / straps for cell phones
090734mobile telephones / cell phones
090791computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable
090802computer screen saver software, recorded or downloadable
090804downloadable graphics for mobile telephones / downloadable graphics for cell phones
090821downloadable emoticons for mobile telephones / downloadable emoticons for cell phones
090829computer game software, downloadable
090841downloadable software for generating cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency
090862chargers for mobile telephones / chargers for cell phones
090863screen protectors for mobile telephones / screen protectors for cell phones
090866ring holders for mobile telephones / ring holders for cell phones
090867ring stands for mobile telephones / ring stands for cell phones
090870downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology
090881holders adapted for mobile telephones and smartphones / holders adapted for cell phones and smartphones
090884wireless portable printers for use with laptops and mobile devices
090894software as a medical device [SaMD], downloadable
090920lanyards for mobile telephones / lanyards for cell phones
Class 42Scientific and technological services; research and design15 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
420261user authentication services using single sign-on technology for online software applications
420139computer software design
420140updating of computer software
420159rental of computer software
420176maintenance of computer software
420201installation of computer software
420204computer software consultancy
420220software as a service [SaaS]
420221information technology [IT] support services [troubleshooting of software]
420238unlocking of mobile telephones / unlocking of cell phones
420247software development in the framework of software publishing
420286software engineering services for data processing
420301providing online non-downloadable computer software for minting non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
420303hosting software platforms for virtual reality-based work collaboration
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
070583mobile cranes
070595machines for the application of sizing
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
200093mobile boarding stairs, not of metal, for passengers
200151mobiles [decoration]
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
450212licensing of computer software [legal services]
450236licensing [legal services] in the framework of software publishing
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
060362mobile boarding stairs of metal for passengers
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
240001adhesive fabric for application by heat
Class 26Lace, embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes1 match
Class HeadingLace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; Buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; Artificial flowers; Hair decorations; False hair
260151decorative charms for mobile telephones / decorative charms for cell phones
Class 28Games, toys and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles1 match
Class HeadingGames, toys and playthings; Video game apparatus; Gymnastic and sporting articles; Decorations for Christmas trees
280145toy mobiles
Class 35Advertising; business management and administration services1 match
Class HeadingAdvertising; Business management, organization and administration; Office functions
350155marketing in the framework of software publishing
Class 36Insurance; financial, monetary and banking services1 match
Class HeadingFinancial, monetary and banking services; Insurance services; Real estate services
360132mobile banking services
Class 37Building construction; repair; installation services1 match
Class HeadingConstruction services; Installation and repair services; Mining extraction, oil and gas drilling
