Class 18 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals. Bags of every kind, leather as a material, umbrellas and pet accessories.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 18 covers
Official heading: Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals.
Typical goods filed in Class 18 in India:
- Handbags, wallets and purses
- Backpacks and laptop bags
- Suitcases and trolley bags
- School bags
- Leather and imitation leather in sheets
- Belts of leather, sold as accessories
- Umbrellas
- Pet collars, leashes and clothing
- Saddlery and harness
- Travel pouches and toiletry bags
- Key cases and card holders of leather
- Shopping bags of textile or leather
Who files in Class 18
- Bag and luggage brands
- Leather-goods exporters, especially from Kanpur, Agra and Chennai
- Pet-accessory companies
- Umbrella makers
- Fashion-accessory D2C brands
Classes often filed alongside Class 18
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 18 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 25, Clothing, footwear and headwear: clothing, footwear and belts worn as clothing.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: retail and online stores.
- Class 14, Jewellery and watches: jewellery and watch straps of precious metal.
- Class 9, Electronics and software: laptop sleeves marketed as computer accessories.
What to watch in Class 18
Filing in Class 18
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 18 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 18 in trademark registration?
Class 18 is the Nice Classification class for leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 18 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 18 and Class 35?
Class 18 covers leather, bags and luggage; Class 35 covers advertising, business and retail. Class 35 is the one for retail and online stores.
Should I file in Class 18 and Class 25 together?
Often, yes. Class 25 is the one for clothing, footwear and belts worn as clothing. 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 handbags, wallets and purses in Class 18?
Yes. Handbags, wallets and purses are among the typical goods filed in Class 18, along with backpacks and laptop bags and suitcases and trolley bags.
Which businesses usually register in Class 18?
Typically bag and luggage brands, leather-goods exporters, especially from Kanpur, Agra and Chennai, pet-accessory companies, umbrella makers and fashion-accessory D2C brands. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 25.
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.