Trademark Class 3: Cosmetics & cleaning
In India, Class 3 of the NICE classification covers goods: Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletries, perfumery, soaps, dentifrices, and non-medicated cleaning preparations. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 3.
What Class 3 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 3 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 3 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 3 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 3 cover?
Class 3 covers goods: Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletries, perfumery, soaps, dentifrices, and non-medicated cleaning preparations. Typical examples include cosmetics, makeup, skincare, perfume, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant.
Is Class 3 goods or services?
Class 3 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 3 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 3?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 3 often also file in Class 5 (pharmaceuticals), Class 35 (advertising, business & retail).
Check your mark is free in Class 3
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 3 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.