Trademark Class 33: Alcoholic beverages
In India, Class 33 of the NICE classification covers goods: Alcoholic beverages except beers, and alcoholic preparations for making beverages. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 33.
What Class 33 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 33 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 33 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 33 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 33 cover?
Class 33 covers goods: Alcoholic beverages except beers, and alcoholic preparations for making beverages. Typical examples include alcohol, wine, whisky, spirits, liquor, rum, vodka, gin.
Is Class 33 goods or services?
Class 33 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 33 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 33?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 33 often also file in Class 32 (beers & soft drinks), Class 35 (advertising, business & retail), Class 43 (food, drink & hotels).
Check your mark is free in Class 33
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 33 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.