Trademark Class 45: Legal & security services
In India, Class 45 of the NICE classification covers services: Legal services, security services for the protection of property and individuals, and personal and social services. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 45.
What Class 45 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 45 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 45 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 45 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 45 cover?
Class 45 covers services: Legal services, security services for the protection of property and individuals, and personal and social services. Typical examples include legal services, law firm, advocate, legaltech, security services, guarding, investigation, personal services.
Is Class 45 goods or services?
Class 45 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 45 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 45?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 45 often also file in Class 35 (advertising, business & retail), Class 42 (technology & software (saas)).
Check your mark is free in Class 45
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 45 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.