Every Indian trademark is filed under one or more of the 45 classes of the WIPO Nice Classification. Classes 1–34 cover goods (physical products) and Classes 35–45 cover services. Below is the full, official list — plus quick guides for common business types.
Trademark protection in India is class-specific — a mark registered in one class does not protect you in another. Many businesses need more than one class: a brand that both makes a product and sells it online, or whose products span categories, will file across several. Not sure which class fits? Describe your goods or services in plain words and let AI map them to the correct classes and the officially accepted terms.
Quick guides answering “what trademark class is … in India?” for the most common industries.
The "Class X vs Class Y" questions trademark applicants ask most — what each class protects and when you need both.
The complete WIPO Nice Classification class headings as used by the Indian Trademark Registry.
Chemicals 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
Paints, 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
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; Non-medicated dentifrices; Perfumes; Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; Cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations
Industrial oils and greases, wax; Lubricants; Dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; Fuels and illuminants; Candles and wicks for lighting
Pharmaceuticals, 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
Common 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
Machines, 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
Hand-operated hand tools and implements; Cutlery; Side arms, except firearms; Razors
Scientific, 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
Spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; Artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Orthopaedic articles; Suture materials; Therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; Massage apparatus; Apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; Sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles
Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Firearms; Ammunition and projectiles; Explosives; Fireworks
Precious metals and their alloys; Jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; Horological and chronometric instruments
Musical instruments; Music stands and stands for musical instruments; Conductors' batons
Paper 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
Unprocessed 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
Leather 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
Materials, 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
Furniture, 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
Household 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
Ropes 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
Yarns and threads for textile use
Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Household linen; Curtains of textile or plastic
Clothing, footwear, headwear
Lace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; Buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; Artificial flowers; Hair decorations; False hair
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; Wall hangings, not of textile
Games, toys and playthings; Video game apparatus; Gymnastic and sporting articles; Decorations for Christmas trees
Meat, 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
Coffee, 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)
Raw 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
Beers; Non-alcoholic beverages; Mineral and aerated waters; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages, except beers; Alcoholic preparations for making beverages
Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; Cigarettes and cigars; Electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers for smokers; Smokers' articles; Matches
Advertising; Business management, organization and administration; Office functions
Financial, monetary and banking services; Insurance services; Real estate services
Construction services; Installation and repair services; Mining extraction, oil and gas drilling
Telecommunications services
Transport; Packaging and storage of goods; Travel arrangement
Treatment of materials; Recycling of waste and trash; Air purification and treatment of water; Printing services; Food and drink preservation
Education; Providing of training; Entertainment; Sporting and cultural activities
Scientific 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
Services for providing food and drink; Temporary accommodation
Medical services; Veterinary services; Hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; Agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services
Legal services; Security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; Dating services, online social networking services; Funerary services; Babysitting
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