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Trademark Class Search
Find the right trademark class for your goods or services in seconds, then explore the full breakdown of all 45 classes below.
What is a trademark, and why do classes matter?
A trademark protects your brand, name, logo, or slogan, within the specific categories of goods or services you actually offer. That’s where trademark classes come in: they define the scope of your protection, and getting them wrong is one of the most common, and most costly, mistakes founders make when filing.
What are trademark classes?
Trademark classes, formally the Nice Classification, are a standardised system used worldwide to categorise goods and services for trademark registration. Developed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the system gives every country’s trademark office a common structure, 45 classes in total: 34 for goods, and 11 for services. When you file a trademark, you must specify which class or classes your goods or services fall under, and your protection only extends to what you’ve actually filed in.
You can check India’s official trademark register directly, or use the tool above to identify your class first, then read our full guide to trademark registration for the filing process itself.
Why getting the class right matters
- Trademarks are registered within specific classes, not as a blanket protection across everything you might ever do.
- Two businesses can legitimately use a similar name in different, unrelated classes.
- Filing in the wrong class is a common reason applications face objections or fail to protect what they were meant to.
- Correct classification protects your brand precisely within the market segment that actually matters to your business.
Goods Classes (1–34)
Each class heading links to a full breakdown of that class, common filing wording, and typical mistakes to avoid.
Class 1: Chemical Products
Encompasses industrial, scientific, and chemical preparations used in various industries:
- Industrial chemicals
- Chemical reagents
- Unprocessed artificial and synthetic resins
- Unprocessed plastics
- Fertilizers
- Fire extinguishing compositions
- Tempering and soldering preparations
- Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs
- Tanning materials
- Adhesives used in industry
Class 2: Paints, Varnishes, and Protective Coatings
Includes coloring and protective substances:
- Paints
- Varnishes
- Lacquers
- Rust preventive substances
- Preservative materials against wood deterioration
- Colorants
- Mordants
- Raw natural resins
- Metal foils and metals in powder form for painters
- Decorative and protective coatings
Class 3: Cosmetics and Cleaning Preparations
Covers personal care and cleaning products:
- Cosmetics
- Skincare products
- Makeup
- Hair care preparations
- Perfumes and fragrances
- Soaps
- Deodorants
- Toothpaste
- Cleaning preparations
- Laundry detergents
- Polishing preparations
Class 4: Industrial Oils and Greases
Includes lubricants and fuel-related products:
- Industrial oils and greases
- Lubricants
- Dust absorbing, wetting, and binding compositions
- Fuels and illuminants
- Candles and wicks
- Petroleum-based products
- Motor oils
- Cutting oils
- Lighting fuels
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals
Covers medical and healthcare products:
- Pharmaceutical preparations
- Medical and veterinary preparations
- Sanitary preparations
- Dietetic food and substances
- Baby food
- Dietary supplements
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Medical plasters
- Dental wax
- Disinfectants
- Pest control preparations
Class 6: Metal Goods
Includes basic metals and metal construction materials:
- Common metals and their alloys
- Metal building materials
- Transportable buildings of metal
- Metal hardware
- Small metal items
- Metal pipes
- Safes
- Metal ores
- Metal containers
- Metal fasteners
- Metal doors and windows
Class 7: Machinery
Covers mechanical apparatus and machines:
- Machines and machine tools
- Motors and engines
- Machine coupling and transmission components
- Agricultural implements
- Incubators for eggs
- Mechanical power generators
- Industrial robots
- Manufacturing machinery
- Construction equipment
- Printing machines
Class 8: Hand Tools
Includes manual implements and hand-operated devices:
- Hand tools and implements
- Cutlery
- Side arms
- Razors
- Gardening tools
- Hunting knives
- Surgical tools
- Manicure and pedicure sets
- Eating utensils
- Manually operated kitchen tools
Class 9: Scientific and Electrical Apparatus
Encompasses electronic and scientific equipment:
- Scientific, nautical, surveying apparatus
- Photographic, cinematographic equipment
- Optical devices
- Weighing and measuring instruments
- Signaling and checking apparatus
- Life-saving and teaching apparatus
- Computers and computer peripherals
- Data processing equipment
- Telecommunication devices
- Software
- Electronic components
Class 10: Medical Apparatus
Includes medical and surgical instruments:
- Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus
- Artificial limbs
- Orthopedic articles
- Suture materials
- Medical diagnostic equipment
- Prosthetic and mobility aids
- Therapeutic devices
- Medical imaging equipment
- Dental instruments
- Healthcare monitoring devices
Class 11: Environmental Control Apparatus
Covers heating, cooling, and environmental technologies:
- Apparatus for lighting
- Heating
- Steam generating
- Cooking
- Refrigerating
- Drying
- Ventilating
- Water supply
- Sanitary purposes
- Air conditioning equipment
- Lighting fixtures
- Heating and cooling systems
Class 12: Vehicles
Includes transportation and vehicle-related products:
- Vehicles
- Apparatus for locomotion by land
- Motors and engines for vehicles
- Vehicle parts and accessories
- Automobiles
- Motorcycles
- Bicycles
- Boats
- Aircraft
- Automotive components
Class 13: Firearms
Covers weapons and ammunition:
- Firearms
- Ammunition and projectiles
- Explosives
- Fireworks
- Military weapons
- Hunting weapons
- Personal defense weapons
- Gun accessories
- Gunpowder
- Sporting firearms
Class 14: Precious Metals and Jewelry
Includes jewelry and timepiece-related products:
- Precious metals and their alloys
- Jewelry
- Precious stones
- Watches and chronometric instruments
- Jewelry accessories
- Key chains
- Collectible coins
- Decorative pins
- Cufflinks
- Tie pins
Class 15: Musical Instruments
Covers musical instruments and related accessories:
- Musical instruments
- Musical accessories
- Electronic musical instruments
- Stands for musical instruments
- Tuning keys
- Music stands
- Metronomes
- Cases for musical instruments
- Percussion instruments
- String instruments
Class 16: Paper and Printing Products
Includes paper goods and office supplies:
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Printed matter
- Bookbinding material
- Photographs
- Stationery
- Adhesives for stationery
- Artists’ materials
- Paint brushes
- Typewriters and office requisites
Class 17: Rubber and Plastic Materials
Covers materials for insulation and sealing:
- Rubber
- Gutta-percha
- Asbestos
- Mica
- Plastics in extruded form
- Packing and insulating materials
- Flexible pipes
- Sealing materials
- Electrical insulation materials
- Soundproofing materials
Class 18: Leather Goods
Includes leather and leather-like products:
- Leather and imitations of leather
- Animal skins
- Luggage and carrying bags
- Umbrellas and parasols
- Walking sticks
- Whips
- Harnesses
- Saddlery
- Briefcases
- Wallets
Class 19: Construction Materials
Covers non-metallic building materials:
- Non-metallic building and construction materials
- Rigid pipes
- Asphalt
- Pitch
- Bitumen
- Transportable buildings
- Monuments
- Stone
- Concrete
- Wooden construction materials
Class 20: Furniture
Includes furniture and related products:
- Furniture
- Mirrors
- Picture frames
- Containers
- Unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone
- Shells
- Meerschaum
- Yellow amber
- Mattresses
- Pillows
Class 21: Household Utensils
Covers household and kitchen implements:
- Household or kitchen utensils
- Cooking utensils
- Combs and sponges
- Brushes
- Cleaning materials
- Glassware
- Porcelain
- Earthenware
- Cooking vessels
- Decorative items
Class 22: Ropes and Textile Fibers
Includes ropes, cordage, and raw fibrous materials:
- Ropes
- Strings
- Nets
- Tents
- Awnings
- Tarpaulins
- Sails
- Sacks
- Raw fibrous textile materials
- Padding and stuffing materials
Class 23: Yarns and Threads
Covers processed threads and yarns:
- Yarns
- Threads
- Textile threads and yarns
- Embroidery threads
- Sewing threads
- Wool yarns
- Cotton threads
- Synthetic fiber threads
- Knitting yarns
Class 24: Textiles
Includes textile products:
- Textiles
- Bed covers
- Table covers
- Curtains
- Upholstery fabrics
- Towels
- Blankets
- Handkerchiefs
- Fabrics for clothing
- Household linens
Class 25: Clothing
Covers clothing, footwear, and headgear:
- Clothing
- Footwear
- Headgear
- Underwear
- Sports clothing
- Professional clothing
- Workwear
- Accessories
- Children’s clothing
- Swimwear
Class 26: Lace and Embroidery
Includes haberdashery and decorative textile accessories:
- Lace
- Embroidery
- Ribbons
- Buttons
- Hooks and eyes
- Pins and needles
- Artificial flowers
- Hair decorations
- Clothing ornaments
- Zippers
Class 27: Carpets and Rugs
Covers floor coverings:
- Carpets
- Rugs
- Mats
- Floor coverings
- Wall hangings
- Yoga mats
- Gym floor mats
- Door mats
- Linoleum
- Wallpaper
Class 28: Games and Sporting Goods
Includes toys, games, and sporting equipment:
- Games
- Toys
- Sporting articles
- Gymnastic and athletic equipment
- Christmas tree decorations
- Video game consoles
- Playing cards
- Board games
- Electronic toys
- Outdoor play equipment
Class 29: Meat, Fish, and Dairy Products
Covers processed food products:
- Meat
- Fish
- Poultry
- Processed fruits and vegetables
- Dairy products
- Edible oils
- Preserved foods
- Frozen meals
- Canned goods
- Protein-based food products
Class 30: Coffee, Tea, and Food Items
Includes bakery and confectionery products:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cocoa
- Sugar
- Rice
- Tapioca
- Sago
- Flour
- Bread
- Pastry
- Confectionery
- Honey
- Yeast
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Mustard
- Vinegar
- Sauces
- Spices
- Ice
Class 31: Agricultural and Raw Materials
Covers unprocessed agricultural products:
- Agricultural products
- Horticultural products
- Forestry products
- Live animals
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Seeds
- Natural plants
- Fresh herbs
- Grains
- Unprocessed cereals
- Animal feed
- Malt
Class 32: Beers and Beverages
Includes non-alcoholic and beer products:
- Beers
- Mineral and aerated waters
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Fruit beverages
- Fruit juices
- Syrups
- Other preparations for making beverages
- Energy drinks
- Sports drinks
- Soft drinks
Class 33: Alcoholic Beverages
Covers alcoholic drinks:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Wines
- Spirits
- Liqueurs
- Cocktails
- Whiskey
- Vodka
- Rum
- Gin
- Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
Class 34: Tobacco Products
Includes smoking-related products:
- Tobacco
- Cigarettes
- Cigars
- Smoking accessories
- Matches
- Lighters
- Tobacco pipes
- Cigarette cases
- Ashtrays
- Electronic cigarettes
Services Classes (35–45)
Class 35: Advertising and Business Services
Encompasses business management and marketing:
- Advertising
- Business management
- Business administration
- Office functions
- Market research
- Marketing services
- Public relations
- Retail store services
- Online advertising
- Business consulting
Class 36: Financial Services
Covers financial and monetary services:
- Insurance
- Financial affairs
- Monetary affairs
- Real estate affairs
- Banking
- Investment services
- Mortgage services
- Stock brokerage
- Credit card services
- Financial planning
Class 37: Construction and Repair Services
Includes building construction and repair:
- Building construction
- Repair services
- Installation services
- Home renovation
- Plumbing
- Electrical services
- Vehicle maintenance
- Painting
- Cleaning services
- HVAC installation and repair
Class 38: Telecommunications
Covers communication services:
- Telecommunications
- Mobile phone services
- Internet service providers
- Broadcasting services
- Video conferencing
- Email services
- Messaging services
- Voice communication
- Satellite communication
- Wireless communication
Class 39: Transportation and Storage
Includes transportation and logistics:
- Transportation
- Packaging and storage of goods
- Travel arrangements
- Shipping services
- Warehousing
- Vehicle rental
- Freight forwarding
- Courier services
- Travel booking
- Logistics management
Class 40: Material Treatment Services
Covers manufacturing and processing services:
- Material treatment
- Custom manufacturing
- Recycling
- Woodworking
- Metal treatment
- Textile treatment
- 3D printing
- Water treatment
- Air purification
- Food processing
Class 41: Education and Entertainment
Includes educational and entertainment services:
- Education
- Training
- Entertainment
- Sporting activities
- Cultural activities
- Publishing
- Online education
- Coaching
- Music and art instruction
- Event planning
Class 42: Scientific and Technological Services
Covers research and design services:
- Scientific research
- Technological research
- Computer programming
- Software design
- Cloud computing
- Industrial design
- Architectural services
- Quality control
- Technical consulting
- Website design
Class 43: Food and Drink Services
Includes hospitality and food-related services:
- Restaurant services
- Catering
- Temporary accommodation
- Hotel services
- Bar services
- Food preparation
- Coffee shop services
- Rental of temporary accommodations
- Event catering
- Food and drink consulting
Class 44: Medical and Veterinary Services
Covers healthcare and wellness services:
- Medical services
- Veterinary services
- Healthcare
- Beauty and wellness services
- Agriculture services
- Pharmacy advice
- Mental health services
- Physical therapy
- Dental services
- Cosmetic treatment services
Class 45: Legal and Security Services
Includes personal and legal services:
- Legal services
- Security services
- Personal and social services
- Intellectual property services
- Online dating services
- Background investigations
- Funeral services
- Marriage counseling
- Licensing services
- Personal safety consulting
Why a proper class analysis matters.
- Preventing legal conflicts. A proper class search identifies existing trademarks that could conflict with your proposed mark, before you file, not after an objection or opposition.
- Maximising registration success. Filing in the correct class significantly reduces rejection risk and keeps your application moving.
- Securing brand identity. Registration in the right class protects your brand specifically within the industry sector that matters to your business.
- Strategic expansion. Correct classification from the outset gives you a clean foundation to add classes as your business grows into new categories.
Beyond the search: getting your trademark registered.
This tool tells you which class fits, the harder part is wording your goods and services description correctly within that class, and carrying the application through examination, and possibly a hearing or opposition, to registration. Our advocates handle the full process, classification, filing, objection replies, and hearings, so a technical wording issue doesn’t cost you months of delay.
Reviewed by an advocate.
This guide and tool are reviewed by Prakhar Rai, an advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of India and an alumnus of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, with a Master of Business Laws. Prakhar and the My Legal Pal team handle trademark filings, classification, objection replies, and hearings for businesses across India and internationally.
This tool and guide are informational only and do not constitute legal advice. Reviewed by Prakhar Rai, Advocate (Bar Council of India). Last updated: August 2026.
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Trademark Class Search: FAQs
How many trademark classes are there?
45 in total under the Nice Classification: classes 1 to 34 cover goods, and classes 35 to 45 cover services. Every country that follows the Nice system, including India, uses the same 45-class structure.
Can I register a trademark in more than one class?
Yes. Many businesses need multiple classes, for example a software company might need Class 9 for downloadable apps and Class 42 for SaaS. Each class typically carries its own filing fee, so it’s worth identifying every class you genuinely need before filing.
What happens if I file in the wrong class?
Your protection only covers what you actually filed for. Filing in the wrong class can mean your mark isn’t protected where it matters, or can trigger an objection during examination, adding delay and cost to fix.
Is this class search tool free?
Yes, it’s free to use with no signup required.
Does the same classification apply in every country?
Most countries, including India, follow the same WIPO Nice Classification, so the class numbers are consistent internationally. However, how a specific class is examined and what wording is accepted can vary by country’s trademark office.
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