Trademark Class 2: Paints & coatings
In India, Class 2 of the NICE classification covers goods: Paints, varnishes, lacquers, preservatives against rust, colorants, dyes, and printing inks. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 2.
What Class 2 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 2 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 2 cover?
Class 2 covers goods: Paints, varnishes, lacquers, preservatives against rust, colorants, dyes, and printing inks. Typical examples include paints, varnish, lacquer, dyes, colorants, printing ink, anti-rust, wood preservatives.
Is Class 2 goods or services?
Class 2 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 2 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 2?
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 2
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 2 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.