Trademark Class Finder
Filing a trademark in India? Every brand is registered against one or more of the 45 NICE classes. Describe what you sell or do and find the right class in seconds — or browse all 45 below.
Goods · Classes 1–34
Class 1 — Industrial chemicals
goodsChemicals for industry and science, unprocessed plastics, fertilizers, and industrial adhesives.
Class 2 — Paints & coatings
goodsPaints, varnishes, lacquers, preservatives against rust, colorants, dyes, and printing inks.
Class 3 — Cosmetics & cleaning
goodsNon-medicated cosmetics and toiletries, perfumery, soaps, dentifrices, and non-medicated cleaning preparations.
Class 4 — Fuels & lubricants
goodsIndustrial oils and greases, lubricants, fuels, illuminants, and candles.
Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals
goodsPharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations, dietary supplements, food for babies, disinfectants, and pesticides.
Class 6 — Common metals
goodsCommon metals and alloys, metal building materials, metal hardware, pipes, and safes.
Class 7 — Machines & machine tools
goodsMachines, machine tools, power-operated tools, motors and engines (not for land vehicles), and agricultural implements.
Class 8 — Hand tools
goodsHand tools and implements (hand-operated), cutlery, side arms (except firearms), and razors.
Class 9 — Software & electronics
goodsComputers, downloadable software and apps, recorded content, and scientific, measuring, photographic and audiovisual apparatus.
Class 10 — Medical apparatus
goodsSurgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, and orthopedic articles.
Class 11 — Appliances (lighting, heating)
goodsApparatus for lighting, heating, cooling, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
Class 12 — Vehicles
goodsVehicles and apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
Class 13 — Firearms & fireworks
goodsFirearms, ammunition and projectiles, explosives, and fireworks.
Class 14 — Jewellery & watches
goodsPrecious metals, jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones, and horological and chronometric instruments.
Class 15 — Musical instruments
goodsMusical instruments, music stands, and conductors' batons.
Class 16 — Paper & stationery
goodsPaper, cardboard, printed matter, books, stationery, office requisites, and teaching materials.
Class 17 — Rubber & plastics (semi-finished)
goodsSemi-processed rubber and plastics, packing, stopping and insulating materials, and non-metal flexible pipes.
Class 18 — Leather & luggage
goodsLeather and imitation leather, luggage and carrying bags, umbrellas, walking sticks, and saddlery.
Class 19 — Building materials (non-metal)
goodsNon-metallic building materials, rigid pipes for building, asphalt, and non-metallic transportable buildings.
Class 20 — Furniture
goodsFurniture, mirrors, picture frames, and non-metal containers and goods of wood, cork, cane, wicker, and plastics.
Class 21 — Household & kitchen utensils
goodsHousehold and kitchen utensils and containers, cookware, tableware, combs, sponges, brushes, glassware, and porcelain.
Class 22 — Ropes, nets & tents
goodsRopes and string, nets, tents, tarpaulins, awnings, sails, sacks, and raw fibrous textile materials.
Class 23 — Yarns & threads
goodsYarns and threads for textile use.
Class 24 — Textiles & household linen
goodsTextiles and textile substitutes, household linen, and curtains of textile or plastic.
Class 25 — Clothing, footwear, headwear
goodsClothing, footwear, and headwear.
Class 26 — Lace, ribbons & haberdashery
goodsLace, braid and embroidery, ribbons and bows, buttons, pins and needles, artificial flowers, and hair decorations.
Class 27 — Carpets & floor coverings
goodsCarpets, rugs, mats, linoleum and other floor coverings, and non-textile wall hangings.
Class 28 — Toys & sporting goods
goodsGames, toys and playthings, video game apparatus, gymnastic and sporting articles, and Christmas tree decorations.
Class 29 — Meat, dairy & processed foods
goodsMeat, fish, poultry, preserved and processed fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk and dairy products, and edible oils.
Class 30 — Staple foods & confectionery
goodsCoffee, tea, cocoa, rice, pasta, flour, bread, pastries, confectionery, chocolate, ice cream, spices, sauces, and condiments.
Class 31 — Agriculture & live animals
goodsRaw agricultural, horticultural and forestry products, fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, seeds, live animals, and animal feed.
Class 32 — Beers & soft drinks
goodsBeers, non-alcoholic beverages, mineral and aerated waters, fruit juices, and preparations for making beverages.
Class 33 — Alcoholic beverages
goodsAlcoholic beverages except beers, and alcoholic preparations for making beverages.
Class 34 — Tobacco & smokers' articles
goodsTobacco and substitutes, cigarettes and cigars, electronic cigarettes, smokers' articles, and matches.
Services · Classes 35–45
Class 35 — Advertising, business & retail
servicesAdvertising, business management and administration, office functions, retail and wholesale, e-commerce, and marketing.
Class 36 — Financial & insurance
servicesFinancial, monetary and banking services, insurance, and real estate affairs.
Class 37 — Construction & repair
servicesConstruction services, installation, maintenance and repair services, and mining, oil and gas extraction.
Class 38 — Telecommunications
servicesTelecommunications services, providing access to data and communications, and broadcasting.
Class 39 — Transport & logistics
servicesTransport, packaging and storage of goods, travel arrangement, logistics, and distribution of energy.
Class 40 — Treatment of materials
servicesTreatment of materials, recycling, air and water treatment, printing services, and custom manufacturing.
Class 41 — Education & entertainment
servicesEducation, training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities, and publishing.
Class 42 — Technology & software (SaaS)
servicesScientific and technology services and research, design and development of computer hardware and software, SaaS, PaaS, and IT consultancy.
Class 43 — Food, drink & hotels
servicesServices for providing food and drink, and temporary accommodation.
Class 44 — Medical, beauty & agriculture services
servicesMedical and veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care, and agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
Class 45 — Legal & security services
servicesLegal services, security services for the protection of property and individuals, and personal and social services.
Found your class? Check it's free
Run a live Indian Trademark Registry conflict check before you file — inside Novipra.
A guide to the NICE classification, not legal advice. Some goods/services span multiple classes — confirm the right class(es) before filing.
Got your classes? Check the mark is free
Before you pay per-class fees, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Novipra — then track your filing and every deadline that follows from one workspace.
How trademark classification works in India
India uses the international NICE Classification, which divides every possible good and service into 45 classes. Classes 1–34 cover goods (physical products) and Classes 35–45 cover services. When you apply to the Indian Trade Marks Registry, your mark is protected only for the goods or services in the class(es) you file in — so choosing the right class is one of the most important decisions in a trademark application.
Many businesses need more than one class. A clothing brand that also sells online might file in Class 25 (clothing) and Class 35 (retail). A software startup often files in Class 9 (downloadable apps) and Class 42 (SaaS and software development). Each class adds a separate government filing fee, so the goal is to cover what you actually do — and plan to do soon — without over-filing.
Picking a class is only half the battle: a mark can be refused if an identical or similar mark already exists in the same class. Before you file, it's worth running a conflict check against the live Indian Trade Marks Registry.
Frequently asked questions
What are trademark classes in India?
India follows the NICE Classification, which sorts all goods and services into 45 classes — Classes 1 to 34 are goods and Classes 35 to 45 are services. When you file a trademark you must register it in the class(es) that cover what you actually sell or do.
How many trademark classes are there?
There are 45 classes in total: 34 for goods and 11 for services. The Indian Trade Marks Registry applies the same NICE Classification used internationally.
Which trademark class is software in?
Downloadable software and mobile apps are goods in Class 9. Software provided as a service (SaaS) and software development are services in Class 42. Many tech businesses file in both Class 9 and Class 42, and add Class 35 if they also run an online marketplace or retail platform.
Which class is clothing or apparel?
Clothing, footwear, and headwear all fall in Class 25. If you also sell the clothing through a store or online platform, you may also want Class 35 (retail services).
Can one trademark cover multiple classes?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes through a multi-class application, but each class carries its own government fee. Pick the classes that match your current and near-term goods and services.
How do I do an IP India class search?
The IP India trade marks portal lets you search the goods/services classification, but you have to know roughly what you're looking for. This class finder is faster for an IP India class search: describe your product or service in plain English and it returns the likely NICE class(es) — then confirm against the official IP India list before you file.
Is this class finder legal advice?
No. It's a guide to help you identify likely NICE classes. Borderline goods and services can fall in different classes, so confirm the correct class(es) — and run a conflict check — before filing.
Check your mark is free before you file
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