Trademark Class 9: Software & electronics
In India, Class 9 of the NICE classification covers goods: Computers, downloadable software and apps, recorded content, and scientific, measuring, photographic and audiovisual apparatus. If your brand sells or provides any of these, you most likely need to register your trademark in Class 9.
What Class 9 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 9 often also file in
Many brands need more than one class. These are the most common companion classes for Class 9 — each adds a separate government fee.
Class 9 — frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 9 cover?
Class 9 covers goods: Computers, downloadable software and apps, recorded content, and scientific, measuring, photographic and audiovisual apparatus. Typical examples include software, mobile app, downloadable app, computer, electronics, hardware, headphones, batteries.
Is Class 9 goods or services?
Class 9 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 9 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 9?
Yes. A single brand can be protected across several classes in one multi-class application. Businesses filing in Class 9 often also file in Class 42 (technology & software (saas)), Class 38 (telecommunications), Class 35 (advertising, business & retail).
Check your mark is free in Class 9
Before you file, run a live Indian Trade Marks Registry conflict check in Class 9 — and let Novipra docket every deadline that follows.