Understanding Trademark Classes
Trademarks are classified into **45 Classes** under the NICE Classification. Classes 1-34 are for Goods (Products), and Classes 35-45 are for Services.
Common Goods Classes
- Class 9: Electronics, Software, Mobile Apps.
- Class 25: Clothing, Footwear, Headgear.
- Class 5: Pharmaceuticals, Medicines.
- Class 30: Food items, Coffee, Tea, Spices.
Common Service Classes
- Class 35: Advertising, Business Management, Retail.
- Class 41: Education, Entertainment, Training.
- Class 42: IT Services, Consutlancy, SaaS.
- Class 43: Restaurants, Hotels, Cafes.
Government Fee Structure
- Individual / Startup / SME: ?4,500 per class (e-filing).
- Company / LLP / Others: ?9,000 per class (e-filing).
- Offline Filing: Fees are double the e-filing rates (?5,000 / ?10,000).