Class 12 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Anything that moves people or goods, and the parts made for it.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 12 covers
Official heading: Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.
Typical goods filed in Class 12 in India:
- Cars, motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes
- Electric vehicles and e-rickshaws
- Bicycles and cycle parts
- Tyres and inner tubes
- Vehicle seats, mirrors and body parts
- Trucks, buses and trailers
- Boats and ships
- Drones for transport
- Wheelchairs, motorised
- Vehicle engines for land vehicles
- Brake systems and clutches
- Prams and pushchairs
Who files in Class 12
- Automobile and two-wheeler makers
- EV start-ups
- Auto-component manufacturers
- Tyre companies
- Bicycle brands
Classes often filed alongside Class 12
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 12 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 37, Construction, installation and repair: vehicle repair, servicing and charging-station services.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: vehicle dealerships and online vehicle sales.
- Class 9, Electronics and software: batteries, navigation devices and telematics.
- Class 4, Fuels, oils and candles: fuels and lubricants.
What to watch in Class 12
Filing in Class 12
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 12 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 12 in trademark registration?
Class 12 is the Nice Classification class for vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 12 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 12 and Class 35?
Class 12 covers vehicles; Class 35 covers advertising, business and retail. Class 35 is the one for vehicle dealerships and online vehicle sales.
Should I file in Class 12 and Class 37 together?
Often, yes. Class 37 is the one for vehicle repair, servicing and charging-station services. 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 cars, motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes in Class 12?
Yes. Cars, motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes are among the typical goods filed in Class 12, along with electric vehicles and e-rickshaws and bicycles and cycle parts.
Which businesses usually register in Class 12?
Typically automobile and two-wheeler makers, EV start-ups, auto-component manufacturers, tyre companies and bicycle brands. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 37.
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.