Trademark Class 40: Treatment of materials
In India, Class 40 of the NICE classification covers services: Treatment of materials, recycling, air and water treatment, printing services, and custom manufacturing. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 40.
What Class 40 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.
Class 40 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 40 cover?
Class 40 covers services: Treatment of materials, recycling, air and water treatment, printing services, and custom manufacturing. Typical examples include manufacturing, custom manufacturing, recycling, printing services, water treatment, material treatment, fabrication, 3d printing.
Is Class 40 goods or services?
Class 40 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 40 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 40?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application — each class carries its own government fee, so choose the classes that match what you actually sell or do.
Check your mark is free in Class 40
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 40 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.