Trademark Class 44: Medical, beauty & agriculture services
In India, Class 44 of the NICE classification covers services: Medical and veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care, and agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 44.
What Class 44 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 44 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 44 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 44 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 44 cover?
Class 44 covers services: Medical and veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care, and agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. Typical examples include medical services, healthcare, clinic, hospital, telemedicine, veterinary, beauty salon, spa.
Is Class 44 goods or services?
Class 44 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 44 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 44?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 44 often also file in Class 3 (cosmetics & cleaning), Class 5 (pharmaceuticals), Class 35 (advertising, business & retail).
Check your mark is free in Class 44
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 44 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.