Trademark Class 18: Leather & luggage
In India, Class 18 of the NICE classification covers goods: Leather and imitation leather, luggage and carrying bags, umbrellas, walking sticks, and saddlery. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 18.
What Class 18 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 18 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 18 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 18 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 18 cover?
Class 18 covers goods: Leather and imitation leather, luggage and carrying bags, umbrellas, walking sticks, and saddlery. Typical examples include leather, bags, handbags, wallets, luggage, backpacks, umbrellas, purses.
Is Class 18 goods or services?
Class 18 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 18 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 18?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 18 often also file in Class 25 (clothing, footwear, headwear), Class 35 (advertising, business & retail).
Check your mark is free in Class 18
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 18 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.