Trademark Class 35: Advertising, business & retail
In India, Class 35 of the NICE classification covers services: Advertising, business management and administration, office functions, retail and wholesale, e-commerce, and marketing. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 35.
What Class 35 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 35 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 35 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 35 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 35 cover?
Class 35 covers services: Advertising, business management and administration, office functions, retail and wholesale, e-commerce, and marketing. Typical examples include advertising, marketing, business management, retail, wholesale, ecommerce, online store, marketplace.
Is Class 35 goods or services?
Class 35 is a services class. Under the NICE classification, Classes 35–45 cover services and Classes 1–34 cover goods.
How much does it cost to file a trademark in Class 35 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 35?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 35 often also file in Class 42 (technology & software (saas)), Class 36 (financial & insurance).
Check your mark is free in Class 35
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 35 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.