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Trademark classes in India: the 45 Nice classes.

Protection is class-specific. Understand what the classes cover and pick the right ones before you file — then let TM Watch's Class Finder do the mapping.

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Goods — classes 1 to 34

Classes 1–5

Chemicals, paints, cosmetics, industrial oils, pharmaceuticals

Classes 6–14

Metals, machinery, tools, electronics, jewellery & instruments

Classes 15–21

Instruments, paper, rubber, leather, furniture, housewares

Classes 22–27

Textiles, ropes, yarns, clothing, carpets

Classes 28–34

Games, food, drinks, tobacco, agricultural products

Services — classes 35 to 45

Class 35

Advertising, business management, retail

Class 36

Insurance, finance, real estate

Classes 37–40

Construction, telecom, transport, material treatment

Classes 41–42

Education, entertainment, science & technology (incl. software/SaaS)

Classes 43–45

Food & lodging, medical, legal & security services

Summaries only — always confirm the exact class scope against the official Nice Classification and Registry index.

Frequently asked questions

What are trademark classes?
Goods and services are grouped into 45 classes under the Nice Classification (classes 1–34 for goods, 35–45 for services). A trademark is registered for specific classes, and protection is limited to those classes.
How many classes should I file in?
File in every class in which you use, or genuinely intend to use, the mark. A software company selling a product and a service might file in class 9 and class 42, for instance. Each class attracts its own government fee.
Can one application cover multiple classes?
Yes — India allows multi-class applications on a single Form TM-A, but the fee is charged per class. The examination and any objections are still assessed class by class.
How do I find the right class?
Map your actual goods/services to the Nice headings and the Registry's goods/services index. TM Watch includes a Class Finder that suggests likely classes from a product or service description and links straight into a class-scoped search.

Software for practitioners — not a filing service. TM Watch is the platform your practice runs on: it tracks status, computes statutory deadlines with their basis, watches the Journal and prepares drafts for your review. Every date is advisory — verify against the official Registry record. TM Watch never files, pays, or signs anything with the Registry; you, the attorney, stay in control of every action.

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