Class 10 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices for disabled persons; massage apparatus. Equipment and instruments used in healthcare, from a syringe to an MRI machine.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 10 covers
Official heading: Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices for disabled persons; massage apparatus.
Typical goods filed in Class 10 in India:
- Surgical instruments and syringes
- Diagnostic imaging equipment
- Blood-pressure monitors and glucometers
- Thermometers for medical use
- Hearing aids
- Orthopaedic supports, braces and implants
- Dental instruments and implants
- Wheelchairs and mobility aids
- Massage apparatus
- Condoms and contraceptive devices
- Hospital beds and medical furniture
- Nebulisers and oxygen concentrators
Who files in Class 10
- Medical-device manufacturers and importers
- Diagnostic-equipment companies
- Orthopaedic and implant makers
- Hearing-aid and mobility-aid brands
- Hospital-equipment suppliers
Classes often filed alongside Class 10
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 10 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 5, Pharmaceuticals and health: medicines, dressings and consumables.
- Class 44, Medical, beauty and agricultural services: hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres.
- Class 9, Electronics and software: health-monitoring apps and general-purpose wearables.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: medical-equipment retail and distribution.
What to watch in Class 10
Filing in Class 10
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 10 and its companions free of charge before you file. See the process, objection and status guides for what follows.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Class 10 in trademark registration?
Class 10 is the Nice Classification class for surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices for disabled persons; massage apparatus. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 10 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 10 and Class 44?
Class 10 covers medical devices; Class 44 covers medical, beauty and agricultural services. Class 44 is the one for hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres.
Should I file in Class 10 and Class 5 together?
Often, yes. Class 5 is the one for medicines, dressings and consumables. A mark registered in one class does not stop a competitor using it in another, and we advise on the class set before filing so you pay only for the classes you need.
Are surgical instruments and syringes in Class 10?
Yes. Surgical instruments and syringes are among the typical goods filed in Class 10, along with diagnostic imaging equipment and blood-pressure monitors and glucometers.
Which businesses usually register in Class 10?
Typically medical-device manufacturers and importers, diagnostic-equipment companies, orthopaedic and implant makers, hearing-aid and mobility-aid brands and hospital-equipment suppliers. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 5.
Information only. This guide explains a legal process in general terms; it is not legal advice and not a solicitation. Wording of statuses is as shown on IP India's public portal at the date above and may change.