Class 17 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes; plastics and resins in extruded form; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses. Industrial rubber and plastic materials, insulation, and hoses, as distinct from finished consumer articles.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 17 covers
Official heading: Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes; plastics and resins in extruded form; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses.
Typical goods filed in Class 17 in India:
- Rubber sheets, gaskets and seals
- Flexible hoses and pipes, non-metallic
- Thermal and acoustic insulation
- Electrical insulating tapes and materials
- Plastic films and sheets for industrial use
- Foam and padding materials
- Extruded plastic profiles
- Waterproofing membranes
- Rubber for retreading tyres
- Mica products
- Packing materials for machinery
- Insulating varnishes
Who files in Class 17
- Rubber-product manufacturers
- Insulation and waterproofing companies
- Plastic-extrusion firms
- Hose and pipe makers
- Industrial packing suppliers
Classes often filed alongside Class 17
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 17 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 19, Building materials: rigid pipes and non-metal building materials.
- Class 12, Vehicles: tyres are Class 12.
- Class 6, Metal goods: metal pipes.
- Class 1, Chemicals: unprocessed plastics in raw form.
What to watch in Class 17
Filing in Class 17
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 17 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 17 in trademark registration?
Class 17 is the Nice Classification class for unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes; plastics and resins in extruded form; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 17 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 17 and Class 12?
Class 17 covers rubber and insulating materials; Class 12 covers vehicles. Class 12 is the one for tyres are Class 12.
Should I file in Class 17 and Class 19 together?
Often, yes. Class 19 is the one for rigid pipes and non-metal building materials. 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 rubber sheets, gaskets and seals in Class 17?
Yes. Rubber sheets, gaskets and seals are among the typical goods filed in Class 17, along with flexible hoses and pipes, non-metallic and thermal and acoustic insulation.
Which businesses usually register in Class 17?
Typically rubber-product manufacturers, insulation and waterproofing companies, plastic-extrusion firms, hose and pipe makers and industrial packing suppliers. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 19.
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.