Trademark Class 6: Common metals
In India, Class 6 of the NICE classification covers goods: Common metals and alloys, metal building materials, metal hardware, pipes, and safes. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 6.
What Class 6 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.
Class 6 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 6 cover?
Class 6 covers goods: Common metals and alloys, metal building materials, metal hardware, pipes, and safes. Typical examples include metal, steel, aluminium, iron, metal hardware, pipes, safes, nails.
Is Class 6 goods or services?
Class 6 is a goods class. Under the NICE classification, Classes 1–34 cover goods (physical products) and Classes 35–45 cover services.
How much does it cost to file a trademark in Class 6 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 6?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application — each class carries its own government fee, so choose the classes that match what you actually sell or do.
Check your mark is free in Class 6
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 6 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.