Trademark Class 16: Paper & stationery
In India, Class 16 of the NICE classification covers goods: Paper, cardboard, printed matter, books, stationery, office requisites, and teaching materials. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 16.
What Class 16 covers — examples
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Borderline goods and services can fall in a different class, so confirm the exact class(es) for your specification before filing.
Businesses in Class 16 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 16 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 16 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 16 cover?
Class 16 covers goods: Paper, cardboard, printed matter, books, stationery, office requisites, and teaching materials. Typical examples include paper, stationery, books, printed matter, magazines, notebooks, pens, packaging paper.
Is Class 16 goods or services?
Class 16 is a goods class. Under the NICE classification, Classes 1–34 cover goods (physical products) and Classes 35–45 cover services.
How much does it cost to file a trademark in Class 16 in India?
The government fee is ₹4,500 per class for an individual, startup, or small enterprise (e-filing), and ₹9,000 per class for companies and other applicants. Each class you add to the application carries its own fee. Use the Trademark Fee Calculator to total it up.
Can I file in more than one class with Class 16?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 16 often also file in Class 35 (advertising, business & retail), Class 41 (education & entertainment).
Check your mark is free in Class 16
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 16 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.