Trademark Class 17: Rubber & plastics (semi-finished)
In India, Class 17 of the NICE classification covers goods: Semi-processed rubber and plastics, packing, stopping and insulating materials, and non-metal flexible pipes. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 17.
What Class 17 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.
Class 17 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 17 cover?
Class 17 covers goods: Semi-processed rubber and plastics, packing, stopping and insulating materials, and non-metal flexible pipes. Typical examples include rubber, insulation, plastic sheets, flexible pipes, gaskets, packing material, sealants.
Is Class 17 goods or services?
Class 17 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 17 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 17?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application — each class carries its own government fee, so choose the classes that match what you actually sell or do.
Check your mark is free in Class 17
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 17 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.