Sports trademarks in India are filed across multiple classes. Class 28 covers sporting goods and equipment — cricket bats, footballs, badminton rackets, gym equipment, and board games. Class 25 covers sportswear and athletic footwear. Class 41 covers sports events, coaching academies, fitness training, and sports entertainment services. Class 35 covers sports retail and management services. India's growing sports market — particularly cricket, kabaddi, football, and fitness — is driving increased trademark filing activity at the Indian Patent Office.
Sports trademarks in India use multiple classes: Class 28 for sporting goods and equipment (cricket bats, rackets, gym equipment, balls), Class 25 for sportswear and athletic footwear, Class 41 for sports coaching and events, and Class 35 for sports retail businesses.
What class is a cricket bat or sports equipment brand in India?
Cricket bats, balls, stumps, protective gear, badminton rackets, carrom boards, and all sports equipment are trademarked under Class 28 in India. This is the primary class for all sporting goods manufacturers. If the brand also sells sportswear or shoes, Class 25 is additionally required.
What trademark class is a sports academy or coaching institute in India?
Sports academies, cricket coaching centres, fitness training institutes, and sports event management companies file trademarks under Class 41 in India. This class covers sports and fitness training, entertainment events, and educational services in the context of sports. Online fitness platforms may also need Class 42.
What class is a sportswear or athletic apparel brand in India?
Sportswear, athletic clothing, running shoes, and performance apparel are trademarked under Class 25 in India — the same class as regular clothing. Sports footwear brands need Class 25. If the brand also sells equipment, Class 28 is additionally needed. Brands like Nike and Adidas have registrations in both Class 25 and Class 28 in India.
"Sports" is relevant to
10 of 45 trademark classes
in India's WIPO Nice Classification, covering
46 goods & services entries.
Multiple classes apply — the right combination depends on whether your trademark covers products, services, or retail.
Class 28Games, toys and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles19 matches
Games, toys and playthings; Video game apparatus; Gymnastic and sporting articles; Decorations for Christmas trees
Class 41Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting activities9 matches
Education; Providing of training; Entertainment; Sporting and cultural activities
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus6 matches
Class 35Advertising; business management and administration services2 matches
Advertising; Business management, organization and administration; Office functions
Class 12Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water1 match
Vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Class 18Leather and imitations of leather; luggage and carrying bags1 match
Leather and imitations of leather; Animal skins and hides; Luggage and carrying bags; Umbrellas and parasols; Walking sticks; …
Class 21Household or kitchen utensils and containers1 match
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; Cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; Combs and sponges; Brushes, …
10 classes46 matching entries forsports
Class 28Games, toys and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles19 matches
Class HeadingGames, toys and playthings; Video game apparatus; Gymnastic and sporting articles; Decorations for Christmas trees
280046shin guards for sports
280052discuses for sports
280064nets for sports
280113sleds [sports articles]
280143elbow guards for sports
280144knee guards for sports
280147protective paddings [parts of sports suits]
280150spring boards [sports articles]
280170paintball guns [sports apparatus]
280171paintballs [ammunition for paintball guns] [sports apparatus]
280174starting blocks for sports
280176weight lifting belts [sports articles]
280188sling shots [sports articles]
280195camouflage screens [sports articles]
280196athletic supporters [sports articles]
280258protective cups for sports
280266cone markers for sports
280276electric muscle stimulation bodysuits for sports
280284abdomen protectors for sports
Class 41Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting activities9 matches
Class HeadingEducation; Providing of training; Entertainment; Sporting and cultural activities
410035providing sports facilities
410059organization of sports competitions
410066rental of sports equipment, except vehicles
410073timing of sports events
410190rental of sports grounds
410231organization of electronic sports competitions
410233e-sports services
410243arranging and conducting of sports events
410265sports commentary services
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus6 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
090621safety restraints, other than for vehicle seats and sports equipment
090654goggles for sports
090656protective helmets for sports
090752mouth guards for sports
090753head guards for sports
090801sports whistles
Class 25Clothing, footwear, headgear5 matches
Class HeadingClothing, footwear, headwear
250094sports jerseys
250132sports shoes
250141boots for sports
250172sports singlets
250198sportswear incorporating digital sensors
Class 35Advertising; business management and administration services2 matches
Class HeadingAdvertising; Business management, organization and administration; Office functions
350105business management of sports people
350141promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events
Class 12Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water1 match
Class HeadingVehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
120178sports cars
Class 18Leather and imitations of leather; luggage and carrying bags1 match
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
180118bags for sports*
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
210144drinking bottles for sports
Class 32Beers; mineral and aerated waters; non-alcoholic beverages1 match
Class HeadingBeers; Non-alcoholic beverages; Mineral and aerated waters; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages
320054protein-enriched sports beverages
Class 44Medical, beauty and agricultural services; veterinary services1 match
Class HeadingMedical services; Veterinary services; Hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; Agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services
440278drug testing of participants in sports for the use of performance enhancing substances
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