Class 14 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. Jewellery of every kind, gemstones, and watches and clocks.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 14 covers
Official heading: Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
Typical goods filed in Class 14 in India:
- Gold, silver and diamond jewellery
- Artificial and fashion jewellery
- Precious and semi-precious stones
- Watches, smartwatch straps and clocks
- Cufflinks and tie pins
- Key rings of precious metal
- Jewellery boxes
- Gold and silver coins and bullion
- Lab-grown diamonds
- Anklets, bangles and nose pins
- Trophies of precious metal
- Rosaries and prayer beads
Who files in Class 14
- Jewellers and jewellery brands
- Lab-grown diamond companies
- Fashion-jewellery D2C brands
- Watch makers and importers
- Bullion dealers
Classes often filed alongside Class 14
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 14 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: jewellery retail, showrooms and online stores.
- Class 40, Treatment of materials and manufacturing: jewellery manufacturing and customisation services.
- Class 26, Lace, buttons and accessories: hair ornaments and accessories that are not jewellery.
- Class 9, Electronics and software: smartwatches with software functions.
What to watch in Class 14
Filing in Class 14
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 14 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 14 in trademark registration?
Class 14 is the Nice Classification class for precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 14 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 14 and Class 40?
Class 14 covers jewellery and watches; Class 40 covers treatment of materials and manufacturing. Class 40 is the one for jewellery manufacturing and customisation services.
Should I file in Class 14 and Class 35 together?
Often, yes. Class 35 is the one for jewellery retail, showrooms and online stores. 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 gold, silver and diamond jewellery in Class 14?
Yes. Gold, silver and diamond jewellery are among the typical goods filed in Class 14, along with artificial and fashion jewellery and precious and semi-precious stones.
Which businesses usually register in Class 14?
Typically jewellers and jewellery brands, lab-grown diamond companies, fashion-jewellery D2C brands, watch makers and importers and bullion dealers. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 35.
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.