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Trademark Class Finder

Search all 45 Nice classes in plain words, see what each class covers and shortlist the ones your brand needs. Every class and its official heading is listed below.

All 45 classes of the Nice Classification, 13th edition (NCL 13-2026). Search above or shortlist classes as you read.

  1. Class 1: Industrial chemicalsgoods

    Examples: Fertilisers and compost · Industrial adhesives · Unprocessed plastics

    Official class heading

    Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; putties and other paste fillers; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations for use in industry and science.

  2. Class 2: Paints and inksgoods

    Examples: Wall and industrial paints · Printing inks and toner · Food colourants

    Official class heading

    Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.

  3. Class 3: Cosmetics and cleaninggoods

    Examples: Skincare, make-up and hair care · Perfume and essential oils · Detergents and cleaners

    Official class heading

    Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations.

  4. Class 4: Oils, fuels and candlesgoods

    Examples: Engine oil and lubricants · Fuels · Candles

    Official class heading

    Industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.

  5. Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and supplementsgoods

    Examples: Medicines and ayurvedic preparations · Dietary supplements · Disinfectants and pesticides

    Official class heading

    Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; dietary supplements for human beings and animals; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.

  6. Class 6: Metals and metal hardwaregoods

    Examples: Steel and TMT bars · Locks, nuts and bolts · Metal containers and safes

    Official class heading

    Common metals and their alloys, ores; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes.

  7. Class 7: Machines and motorsgoods

    Examples: Industrial machinery and pumps · Mixer grinders and washing machines · Power tools

    Official class heading

    Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines.

  8. Class 8: Hand tools and cutlerygoods

    Examples: Hand tools · Kitchen knives and cutlery · Razors

    Official class heading

    Hand tools and implements, hand-operated; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; razors.

  9. Class 9: Electronics and softwaregoods

    Examples: Downloadable software and apps · Phones, laptops and chargers · Safety helmets and CCTV

    Official class heading

    Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, divers’ masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers and swimmers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; fire-extinguishing apparatus.

  10. Class 10: Medical devices and eyeweargoods

    Examples: Medical and surgical instruments · Spectacles, sunglasses and contact lenses · Massage apparatus

    Official class heading

    Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles; spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses.

  11. Class 11: Lighting, heating and coolinggoods

    Examples: LED lights and fans · Air conditioners and water purifiers · Taps and sanitary ware

    Official class heading

    Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.

  12. Class 12: Vehiclesgoods

    Examples: Cars, two-wheelers and EVs · Bicycles · Tyres and vehicle parts

    Official class heading

    Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.

  13. Class 13: Firearms and fireworksgoods

    Examples: Fireworks and firecrackers · Firearms and ammunition

    Official class heading

    Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.

  14. Class 14: Jewellery and watchesgoods

    Examples: Gold, silver and diamond jewellery · Watches and clocks · Imitation jewellery

    Official class heading

    Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.

  15. Class 15: Musical instrumentsgoods

    Examples: Guitars, keyboards and drums · Tabla, sitar and harmonium

    Official class heading

    Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; conductors’ batons.

  16. Class 16: Paper, print and stationerygoods

    Examples: Books, magazines and printed matter · Stationery and notebooks · Packaging bags and cartons

    Official class heading

    Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers’ type, printing blocks.

  17. Class 17: Rubber, plastics and insulationgoods

    Examples: Insulating materials and tapes · Rubber seals and gaskets · Hoses

    Official class heading

    Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses, not of metal.

  18. Class 18: Leather goods and bagsgoods

    Examples: Handbags, wallets and luggage · Umbrellas · Pet collars and leashes

    Official class heading

    Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals.

  19. Class 19: Building materials (non-metal)goods

    Examples: Cement, bricks and tiles · Plywood and laminates · PVC pipes for building

    Official class heading

    Materials, not of metal, for building and construction; rigid pipes, not of metal, for building; asphalt, pitch, tar and bitumen; transportable buildings, not of metal; monuments, not of metal.

  20. Class 20: Furnituregoods

    Examples: Furniture and mattresses · Mirrors and frames · Plastic storage containers

    Official class heading

    Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber.

  21. Class 21: Kitchenware and householdgoods

    Examples: Cookware and kitchen utensils · Water bottles and lunch boxes · Toothbrushes and cleaning tools

    Official class heading

    Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.

  22. Class 22: Ropes, tents and sacksgoods

    Examples: Ropes and nets · Tents and tarpaulins · Raw textile fibres

    Official class heading

    Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics; raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor.

  23. Class 23: Yarns and threadsgoods

    Examples: Cotton and synthetic yarn · Sewing and embroidery thread

    Official class heading

    Yarns and threads for textile use.

  24. Class 24: Textiles and home linengoods

    Examples: Fabrics and textiles · Bed sheets, towels and curtains

    Official class heading

    Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic.

  25. Class 25: Clothing and footweargoods

    Examples: Clothing and ethnic wear · Shoes and sandals · Caps and hats

    Official class heading

    Clothing, footwear, headwear.

  26. Class 26: Lace, buttons and hair accessoriesgoods

    Examples: Buttons, zips and lace · Hair accessories and wigs · Artificial flowers

    Official class heading

    Lace, braid and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair.

  27. Class 27: Carpets and floor coveringsgoods

    Examples: Carpets and rugs · Yoga mats and doormats · Wallpaper

    Official class heading

    Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings, not of textile.

  28. Class 28: Toys, games and sports goodsgoods

    Examples: Toys and board games · Cricket, gym and sports equipment · Video game consoles

    Official class heading

    Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

  29. Class 29: Meat, dairy and processed foodsgoods

    Examples: Milk, ghee and paneer · Edible oils · Pickles, jams and frozen foods

    Official class heading

    Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products; oils and fats for food.

  30. Class 30: Staple foods, spices and bakerygoods

    Examples: Tea, coffee and spices · Rice, flour and noodles · Bakery, sweets and ice cream

    Official class heading

    Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; rice, pasta and noodles; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; vinegar, sauces and other condiments; ice (frozen water).

  31. Class 31: Fresh produce, plants and animal foodgoods

    Examples: Fresh fruit and vegetables · Seeds and plants · Pet food and cattle feed

    Official class heading

    Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; natural plants and flowers; bulbs, seedlings and seeds for planting; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt.

  32. Class 32: Beer and soft drinksgoods

    Examples: Packaged drinking water · Juices and soft drinks · Beer

    Official class heading

    Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages.

  33. Class 33: Wine and spiritsgoods

    Examples: Wine · Whisky, rum and other spirits

    Official class heading

    Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.

  34. Class 34: Tobacco and smokers’ articlesgoods

    Examples: Cigarettes and tobacco · Lighters and matches

    Official class heading

    Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers for smokers; smokers’ articles; matches.

  35. Class 35: Advertising, business and retailservices

    Examples: Retail and online store services · Advertising and marketing · Business consultancy and recruitment

    Official class heading

    Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

  36. Class 36: Finance, insurance and real estateservices

    Examples: Banking, payments and fintech · Insurance · Real estate services

    Official class heading

    Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

  37. Class 37: Construction and repairservices

    Examples: Construction and contracting · Installation and repair · Vehicle servicing and cleaning

    Official class heading

    Construction services; installation and repair services; mining extraction, oil and gas drilling.

  38. Class 38: Telecommunicationsservices

    Examples: Telecom and internet services · Broadcasting and streaming transmission · Messaging platforms

    Official class heading

    Telecommunications services.

  39. Class 39: Transport, logistics and travelservices

    Examples: Logistics, courier and delivery · Warehousing · Travel and tour arrangement

    Official class heading

    Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.

  40. Class 40: Treatment of materialsservices

    Examples: Custom manufacturing for others · Printing services · Recycling and water treatment

    Official class heading

    Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; air purification and treatment of water; printing services; food and drink preservation.

  41. Class 41: Education and entertainmentservices

    Examples: Schools, coaching and online courses · Events and entertainment · Fitness and sports training

    Official class heading

    Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

  42. Class 42: Technology and software servicesservices

    Examples: SaaS and software development · IT, cloud and hosting · Design, R&D and testing labs

    Official class heading

    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

  43. Class 43: Restaurants and hotelsservices

    Examples: Restaurants, cafés and cloud kitchens · Hotels and homestays · Catering

    Official class heading

    Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.

  44. Class 44: Medical, beauty and agriculture servicesservices

    Examples: Hospitals and clinics · Salons and spas · Veterinary services

    Official class heading

    Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services.

  45. Class 45: Legal, security and personal servicesservices

    Examples: Legal services · Security services · Matrimonial and social networking services

    Official class heading

    Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, online social networking services; funeral services; babysitting.

How it works

How the trademark class finder works

  1. Describe what you sell

  2. Read the matching classes

  3. Shortlist and check

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How many trademark classes are there in India?
Which edition of the Nice Classification does India use?
Do I need a separate application for each class?
My product fits two classes. Which one is right?
Is the class finder enough to file my application?

Official sources

  1. 1.WIPO: Nice Classification
  2. 2.Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (IP India)
  3. 3.Form TM-A (IP India)
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