Trademark Class 30: Staple foods & confectionery
In India, Class 30 of the NICE classification covers goods: Coffee, tea, cocoa, rice, pasta, flour, bread, pastries, confectionery, chocolate, ice cream, spices, sauces, and condiments. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 30.
What Class 30 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 30 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 30 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 30 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 30 cover?
Class 30 covers goods: Coffee, tea, cocoa, rice, pasta, flour, bread, pastries, confectionery, chocolate, ice cream, spices, sauces, and condiments. Typical examples include coffee, tea, rice, flour, atta, bread, biscuits, chocolate.
Is Class 30 goods or services?
Class 30 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 30 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 30?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 30 often also file in Class 29 (meat, dairy & processed foods), Class 35 (advertising, business & retail), Class 43 (food, drink & hotels).
Check your mark is free in Class 30
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 30 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.