TRADEMARKS
In order to seek complete protection under trademark, it is important that one is aware of the concept of the classes under which classification is done. There are 45 classes in all, divided into two broad categories, one each for goods and services, with classes 1 through 34 for various kinds of goods, and classes 35 through 45 for various kinds of services.
The registration is classified on the basis of the business's involvement in particular categories of goods and/or services. Registering the IP asset under a specific class ensures that no other organization can use the same shape, style, design, colour, etc. in that particular class. For instance, a bank uses a particular shade of red or blue in its logo. If the logo is protected under trademark under Class 36 with the colour claim (“Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs”), the same blue shade cannot be used by any other organization in the same class, unless it is a case of co-existence. Connect with our experts to know more about this.
Class 1
Chemical used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry, unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics, manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesive used in industry
Class 4
Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting & binding compositions; fuels(including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles, wicks
Class 7
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than handoperated; incubators for eggs
Class 10
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials
Class 13
Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fire works
Class 16
Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); playing cards; printers' type; printing blocks
Class 19
Building materials, (non-metallic), nonmetallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.
Class 22
Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes) padding and stuffing materials(except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials
Class 25
Clothing, footwear, headgear
Class 28
Games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees
Class 31
Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt
Class 34
Tobacco, smokers' articles, matches
Class 37
Building construction; repair; installation services.
Class 40
Treatment of materials.
Class 43
Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.
Class 2
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordents; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters; decorators; printers and artists
Class 5
Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; materials for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparation for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides
Class 8
Hand tools and implements (handoperated); cutlery; side arms; razors
Class 11
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Class 14
Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewellery, precious stones; horological and other chronometric instruments
Class 17
Rubber, gutta percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal
Class 20
Building materials, (non-metallic), nonmetallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.
Class 23
Yarns and threads, for textile use
Class 26
Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers
Class 29
Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, fruit sauces; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats
Class 32
Beers, mineral and aerated waters, and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages
Class 35
Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions.
Class 38
Telecommunications.
Class 41
Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
Class 44
Medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
Class 3
Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning; polishing; scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions, dentifrices
Class 6
Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores
Class 9
Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus
Class 12
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Class 15
Musical instruments
Class 18
Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides, trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery
Class 21
Household or kitchen utensils and containers(not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes(except paints brushes); brush making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes
Class 24
Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers.
Class 27
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings(non-textile)
Class 30
Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces, (condiments); spices; ice
Class 33
Alcoholic beverages(except beers)
Class 36
Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
Class 39
Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
Class 42
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
Class 45
Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
