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Stationery and paper products in India are trademarked under Class 16, which covers paper, cardboard, printed matter, books, pens, notebooks, packaging materials and office requisites. Educational books and study materials also fall under Class 16. Stationery brands that retail their products add Class 35. Class 16 is the standard class for printing, publishing and office-supply brands.
Stationery, paper, notebooks, pens, books, printed matter and office supplies are filed under Class 16 in India, which covers paper goods and office requisites.
What class are books and printed materials in India?
Books, magazines, printed matter and study materials are filed under Class 16 in India. Publishing services (as opposed to the physical books) can fall under Class 41.
Is packaging material in Class 16?
Paper and plastic packaging materials, bags and wrapping are generally classified under Class 16 in India. Some plastics packaging may also relate to Class 20 depending on the item.
Can a stationery or publishing brand be trademarked in India?
Yes. Stationery, publishing and office-supply brand names and logos can be trademarked under Class 16 in India, provided the mark is distinctive.
"Stationery" is relevant to
10 of 45 trademark classes
in India's WIPO Nice Classification, covering
51 goods & services entries.
Multiple classes apply — the right combination depends on whether your trademark covers products, services, or retail.
Class 16Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding materials39 matches
Paper and cardboard; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery and office requisites, except furniture; Adhesives for stationery or …
Class 1Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography2 matches
Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; Unprocessed artificial …
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus2 matches
Class 17Rubber, guttapercha, gum, asbestos, mica and their substitutes2 matches
Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; Plastics and resins in …
Class 3Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations1 match
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumes; Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; Cleaning, polishing …
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 7Machines and machine tools; motors and engines1 match
Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; Motors and engines, except for land vehicles; Machine coupling and transmission components, except …
Class 19Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes1 match
Materials, not of metal, for building and construction; Rigid pipes, not of metal, for building; Asphalt, pitch, tar …
10 classes51 matching entries forstationery
Class 16Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding materials39 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
160359marking pens [stationery]
160002steel pens
160022document files [stationery]
160036gummed tape [stationery]
160042pads [stationery]
160057sealing compounds for stationery purposes
160072index cards [stationery]
160074paper sheets [stationery]
160108covers [stationery] / wrappers [stationery]
160127envelopes [stationery]
160133pen cases / boxes for pens
160161stencils [stationery]
160185drawing pens
160192manifolds [stationery]
160209stationery
160225fountain pens
160242pens [office requisites]
160248school supplies [stationery]
160253balls for ball-point pens
160262transparencies [stationery]
160265adhesives [glues] for stationery or household purposes
160266adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes
160271starch paste [adhesive] for stationery or household purposes
160274self-adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes
160278wood pulp board [stationery]
160281stands for pens and pencils
160284announcement cards [stationery]
160289desktop cabinets for stationery [office requisites]
160290glue for stationery or household purposes / pastes for stationery or household purposes
160300writing cases [stationery]
160311gums [adhesives] for stationery or household purposes
160312gummed cloth for stationery purposes
160313isinglass for stationery or household purposes
160328stickers [stationery]
160332copying paper [stationery]
160361document holders [stationery]
160389glitter for stationery purposes
160403plantable seed paper [stationery]
160407pens [writing implements] incorporating tips for operating touchscreen devices
Class 1Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography2 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
010566starch paste [adhesive], other than for stationery or household purposes
010618isinglass, other than for stationery, household or alimentary purposes
Class 9Scientific, research, navigating, surveying, photographic apparatus2 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
090598electronic pens for visual display units
090951stylus pens for touchscreens
Class 17Rubber, guttapercha, gum, asbestos, mica and their substitutes2 matches
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
170085adhesive tapes, other than stationery and not for cosmetic, medical or household purposes
170092self-adhesive tapes, other than stationery and not for cosmetic, medical or household purposes
Class 3Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations1 match
Class HeadingNon-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumes; Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; Cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations
030276teeth whitening pens
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
060421penstock pipes of metal
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
0705763D printing pens
Class 19Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes1 match
Class HeadingMaterials, not of metal, for building and construction; Rigid pipes, not of metal, for building; Asphalt, pitch, tar and bitumen; Transportable buildings, not of metal; Monuments, not of metal
190232penstock pipes, not of metal
Class 22Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails1 match
Class HeadingRopes and string; Nets; Tents and tarpaulins; Awnings of textile or synthetic materials; Sails; Sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; Padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics; Raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor
220109net pens for fish farming
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
240057gummed cloth, other than for stationery purposes
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