Trademark Class 21: Household & kitchen utensils
In India, Class 21 of the NICE classification covers goods: Household and kitchen utensils and containers, cookware, tableware, combs, sponges, brushes, glassware, and porcelain. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 21.
What Class 21 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 21 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 21 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 21 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 21 cover?
Class 21 covers goods: Household and kitchen utensils and containers, cookware, tableware, combs, sponges, brushes, glassware, and porcelain. Typical examples include kitchenware, utensils, cookware, tableware, glassware, crockery, bottles, brushes.
Is Class 21 goods or services?
Class 21 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 21 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 21?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 21 often also file in Class 35 (advertising, business & retail).
Check your mark is free in Class 21
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 21 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.