Class 13 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks. Weapons, explosives and fireworks. A small class in India, with licensing implications beyond trademark law.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 13 covers
Official heading: Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.
Typical goods filed in Class 13 in India:
- Firearms and air guns
- Ammunition and cartridges
- Explosives for mining and construction
- Fireworks and sparklers
- Detonators and fuses
- Signal flares
- Gun cases and cleaning brushes for firearms
- Pyrotechnic products
Who files in Class 13
- Fireworks manufacturers, notably from Sivakasi
- Licensed arms and ammunition makers
- Industrial explosives companies
- Air-gun and sporting-arms dealers
Classes often filed alongside Class 13
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 13 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 28, Toys, games and sports: toy guns and sporting equipment.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: licensed retail of arms.
- Class 1, Chemicals: chemicals used in manufacturing explosives.
What to watch in Class 13
Filing in Class 13
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 13 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 13 in trademark registration?
Class 13 is the Nice Classification class for firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 13 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 13 and Class 35?
Class 13 covers firearms and fireworks; Class 35 covers advertising, business and retail. Class 35 is the one for licensed retail of arms.
Should I file in Class 13 and Class 28 together?
Often, yes. Class 28 is the one for toy guns and sporting equipment. 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 firearms and air guns in Class 13?
Yes. Firearms and air guns are among the typical goods filed in Class 13, along with ammunition and cartridges and explosives for mining and construction.
Which businesses usually register in Class 13?
Typically fireworks manufacturers, notably from Sivakasi, licensed arms and ammunition makers, industrial explosives companies and air-gun and sporting-arms dealers. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 28.
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.