Class 30 vs Class 32 — which trademark class do you need in India?

A frequent beverage mix-up: Class 30 covers tea, coffee and cocoa (including ready-to-drink versions), while Class 32 covers water, soft drinks and fruit juices. Tea and coffee do NOT sit with other beverages — they have their own home in Class 30.

Class 30

Goods · Tea, coffee & cocoa

Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes; rice, pasta and noodles

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)

Class 32

Goods · Water & juices

Beers; mineral and aerated waters; non-alcoholic beverages

Beers; Non-alcoholic beverages; Mineral and aerated waters; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages

Class 30 vs Class 32 at a glance

	Class 30 · Tea, coffee & cocoa	Class 32 · Water & juices
What it covers	Tea, coffee, cocoa and drinks based on them	Mineral water, soft drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, beer
Ready-to-drink tea/coffee	Yes — Class 30	No
Fruit juice	No	Yes — Class 32
Example	Packaged tea, instant coffee, bottled cold brew	Bottled water, cola, mango juice

Which class should you choose?

Choose Class 30 if…

Your product is tea, coffee, cocoa or a beverage based on them.

Choose Class 32 if…

Your product is water, a soft drink, a fruit juice or an energy drink.

File both if: Your range includes both tea/coffee and juices/water — e.g. a cafe brand selling packaged coffee and bottled cold drinks.

Frequently asked questions

What class is tea or coffee in India?

Tea, coffee and cocoa — including packaged and ready-to-drink versions — are Class 30 in India, not Class 32. Class 32 is for water, soft drinks, fruit juices and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Is bottled iced tea Class 30 or Class 32?

Ready-to-drink tea and coffee beverages are Class 30, because the class follows the tea/coffee base. Class 32 is reserved for water, soft drinks and fruit-based drinks.

What class is a fruit juice brand?

Fruit juices and fruit-based non-alcoholic drinks are Class 32. If the same brand also sells tea or coffee, it would additionally need Class 30.

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