Trademark Class 41: Education & entertainment
In India, Class 41 of the NICE classification covers services: Education, training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities, and publishing. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 41.
What Class 41 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 41 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 41 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 41 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 41 cover?
Class 41 covers services: Education, training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities, and publishing. Typical examples include education, training, edtech, online courses, coaching, entertainment, events, media production.
Is Class 41 goods or services?
Class 41 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 41 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 41?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 41 often also file in Class 9 (software & electronics), Class 16 (paper & stationery), Class 42 (technology & software (saas)).
Check your mark is free in Class 41
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 41 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.