Trademark Class 42: Technology & software (SaaS)
In India, Class 42 of the NICE classification covers services: Scientific and technology services and research, design and development of computer hardware and software, SaaS, PaaS, and IT consultancy. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 42.
What Class 42 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 42 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 42 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 42 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 42 cover?
Class 42 covers services: Scientific and technology services and research, design and development of computer hardware and software, SaaS, PaaS, and IT consultancy. Typical examples include saas, software as a service, software development, it services, platform, cloud, hosting, app development.
Is Class 42 goods or services?
Class 42 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 42 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 42?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 42 often also file in Class 9 (software & electronics), Class 35 (advertising, business & retail), Class 38 (telecommunications).
Check your mark is free in Class 42
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 42 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.