Trademark Classes Explained: How to Pick the Right Class
Publishing Date: 28 September, 2026
When you file a trademark in India, you must choose one or more classes. Your protection covers only the goods or services in the classes you file in, so picking the right ones is one of the most important decisions in the process.
What are trademark classes?
India follows the international Nice Classification, which groups goods and services into 45 classes: classes 1 to 34 cover goods and classes 35 to 45 cover services.
Popular classes for Indian businesses
| Class | What it covers (examples) |
|---|---|
| 3 | Cosmetics, soaps, perfumes, cleaning preparations |
| 5 | Pharmaceuticals, medical and dietary supplements |
| 9 | Software, mobile apps, electronic devices |
| 25 | Clothing, footwear, headwear |
| 29 and 30 | Food items – processed foods, spices, tea, coffee, bakery |
| 35 | Advertising, business management, retail and online store services |
| 41 | Education, training, entertainment |
| 42 | IT services, software development, SaaS |
| 43 | Restaurants, cafes, catering, hotels |
| 44 | Medical, beauty and healthcare services |
How to choose
- List everything you sell now and plan to sell in the near future.
- Match each product or service to its class.
- Write a clear, specific description of the goods or services within the class.
- Consider related classes – for example, a clothing brand selling online may need class 25 and class 35.
Single or multiple classes?
You can file one application covering several classes, or separate applications. Each class attracts its own government fee. Filing in too few classes leaves gaps; filing in too many adds cost and can invite objections.
Common mistakes
- Choosing only the goods class for a brand that mainly sells a service (or vice versa).
- Using vague descriptions that the registry objects to.
- Forgetting to cover online retail services for e-commerce brands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many trademark classes are there?
45 classes: 34 for goods and 11 for services.
Q2. Can I add a class after filing?
No. A new application is needed for an additional class.
Q3. Does registration in one class protect me in others?
Generally no, except for well-known marks, which get wider protection.
Q4. Which class is used for a software company?
Usually class 9 for software products and class 42 for software services.
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Mukul Tomar writes Vaidam Consultancy’s guides on company registration, GST, income tax and ROC compliance. An experienced blog writer on Indian tax and business law, his articles have also been published on TaxGuru. He turns complex rules into clear, practical steps that business owners can act on.
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