Trademark Class 43: Food, drink & hotels
In India, Class 43 of the NICE classification covers services: Services for providing food and drink, and temporary accommodation. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 43.
What Class 43 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 43 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 43 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 43 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 43 cover?
Class 43 covers services: Services for providing food and drink, and temporary accommodation. Typical examples include restaurant, cafe, food service, catering, hotel, accommodation, cloud kitchen, bar.
Is Class 43 goods or services?
Class 43 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 43 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 43?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 43 often also file in Class 35 (advertising, business & retail), Class 29 (meat, dairy & processed foods), Class 30 (staple foods & confectionery).
Check your mark is free in Class 43
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 43 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.