Find the correct trademark class (Nice Classification, 13th edition in force from 1 January 2026) for your business in India. Type what you sell or do, or pick a business type – the finder suggests the right class, warns you about the classic wrong-class traps, and hands the class count straight to our fee calculator.
What does your business sell or do?
All 45 trademark classes at a glance
| Class | Covers |
|---|---|
| GOODS (Classes 1 – 34) | |
| 1 | Industrial chemicals, fertilisers, adhesives |
| 2 | Paints, varnishes, dyes |
| 3 | Cosmetics, soaps, perfumes, cleaning preparations |
| 4 | Fuels, lubricants, candles |
| 5 | Pharmaceuticals, ayurvedic medicines, supplements, sanitary preparations |
| 6 | Common metals, pipes, hardware |
| 7 | Machines, motors, industrial equipment |
| 8 | Hand tools, cutlery, razors |
| 9 | Electronics, computers, mobile apps, downloadable software |
| 10 | Medical and surgical instruments |
| 11 | Lighting, heating, cooling, water purifiers, sanitary installations |
| 12 | Vehicles and auto parts |
| 13 | Firearms, fireworks |
| 14 | Jewellery, precious metals, watches |
| 15 | Musical instruments |
| 16 | Paper, stationery, printed matter, packaging |
| 17 | Rubber, plastics, insulation materials |
| 18 | Leather goods, bags, wallets, luggage |
| 19 | Non-metal building materials – cement, bricks, timber, tiles |
| 20 | Furniture, mattresses, mirrors |
| 21 | Kitchenware, household utensils, glassware |
| 22 | Ropes, tents, tarpaulins, sacks |
| 23 | Yarns and threads |
| 24 | Textiles, bed and table linen |
| 25 | Clothing, footwear, headgear |
| 26 | Lace, buttons, zips, hair accessories |
| 27 | Carpets, mats, wallpaper |
| 28 | Toys, games, sports goods |
| 29 | Meat, dairy, edible oils, packaged and preserved foods |
| 30 | Staple foods – tea, coffee, spices, flour, bakery, snacks, sweets |
| 31 | Fresh produce, raw grains, live animals, seeds |
| 32 | Beer, soft drinks, juices, packaged water |
| 33 | Alcoholic beverages (except beer) |
| 34 | Tobacco and smokers’ articles |
| SERVICES (Classes 35 – 45) | |
| 35 | Advertising, retail and e-commerce services, business management, franchising, accounting |
| 36 | Financial, banking, insurance, fintech, real-estate services |
| 37 | Construction, repair, installation services |
| 38 | Telecom, broadcasting, streaming transmission |
| 39 | Transport, logistics, courier, travel arrangement |
| 40 | Manufacturing for others, treatment of materials, printing services, tailoring |
| 41 | Education, coaching, training, entertainment, events, content production |
| 42 | IT services, software development, SaaS, cloud, design, research |
| 43 | Restaurants, cafes, catering, hotels, lodging |
| 44 | Medical, hospital, salon and spa, agriculture services |
| 45 | Legal services, security, personal and social services |
Based on the Nice Classification 13th edition (NCL 13-2026) followed by IP India from 1 January 2026. Some goods moved classes in NCL 13 – always confirm the exact description wording at filing.
The classic wrong-class traps
| Business | Correct class(es) | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Downloadable mobile app / software product | 9 (+42) | Filing only 42 |
| SaaS platform / IT development services | 42 (+9) | Filing only 9 |
| Restaurant, cafe, cloud kitchen | 43 | Filing 30 – that covers packaged food products, not food service |
| Clothing brand selling online or in stores | 25 + 35 | Only 25, missing retail/e-commerce |
| Coaching institute / edtech | 41 (+9/42 if app) | Filing 35 |
| Pharma, nutraceuticals, ayurveda | 5 | Confusing with 3 (cosmetics) or 10 (devices) |
| Fintech, lending, payments app | 36 (+9, 42) | Only 42 |
| YouTube channel / media house | 41 + 38 | Assuming 38 alone |
| Trader / retailer of goods | 35 (+ goods class) | Assuming the goods class covers trading |
| Job-work manufacturing for others | 40 | Filing the goods class only |
Frequently asked questions
Can one application cover my product AND my online store?
Yes – a multi-class application can cover, say, class 25 (clothing) and class 35 (retail/e-commerce). The government fee is per class either way (Rs 4,500 or Rs 9,000 by e-filing). Many practitioners still prefer separate single-class applications, because an objection against one class of a multi-class filing holds up all classes.
What happens if I file in the wrong class?
A trademark registered in the wrong class gives you no protection for what you actually sell, and the Registry does not allow shifting an application to a different class – you would have to file afresh. Competitors can also cite the wrong-class registration against you. Getting the class right at the start is far cheaper than fixing it later.
Should I file in all 45 classes to be safe?
Almost never. Fees are per class, and a registration can be attacked for non-use after five years in classes where you never traded. File in the classes you use or genuinely intend to use, and add closely-linked classes (like 35 for retail) where your business model needs them.
My product moved classes in the 2026 edition – which applies?
Applications filed from 1 January 2026 follow NCL 13-2026. A handful of goods shifted classes in this edition, so if you relied on an older guide, re-check the current class before filing. Marks already registered stay where they are.
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This finder is a guide based on the Nice Classification 13th edition as followed by IP India. Final class selection depends on the exact description of goods or services in Form TM-A – consult a trademark attorney or agent for borderline cases. CalcGuru is not affiliated with the Office of the CGPDTM.