Class 2 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and wood deterioration; colourants, dyes; printing inks; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painting. Anything applied to a surface to colour, protect or decorate it, and the pigments and inks used to make colour.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 2 covers
Official heading: Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and wood deterioration; colourants, dyes; printing inks; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painting.
Typical goods filed in Class 2 in India:
- Decorative wall paints and emulsions
- Primers, enamels and wood finishes
- Industrial and marine coatings
- Anti-rust and anti-corrosion preparations
- Varnishes and lacquers
- Pigments, dyes and colourants
- Printing inks and toner ink
- Food colourants and colourants for beverages
- Wood stains and preservatives
- Metal in powder form for painters
- Thinners for paints
- Raw natural resins
Who files in Class 2
- Paint manufacturers and brands
- Printing-ink producers
- Dye and pigment makers
- Wood-finish and polish brands
- Industrial coating specialists
Classes often filed alongside Class 2
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 2 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 19, Building materials: wall putty and plaster are building materials, not paint.
- Class 3, Cosmetics and cleaning: cleaning and polishing preparations that do not coat.
- Class 16, Paper, printing and stationery: ink cartridges and pens for stationery use.
What to watch in Class 2
Filing in Class 2
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 2 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 2 in trademark registration?
Class 2 is the Nice Classification class for paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and wood deterioration; colourants, dyes; printing inks; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painting. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 2 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 2 and Class 3?
Class 2 covers paints and coatings; Class 3 covers cosmetics and cleaning. Class 3 is the one for cleaning and polishing preparations that do not coat.
Should I file in Class 2 and Class 19 together?
Often, yes. Class 19 is the one for wall putty and plaster are building materials, not paint. 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 decorative wall paints and emulsions in Class 2?
Yes. Decorative wall paints and emulsions are among the typical goods filed in Class 2, along with primers, enamels and wood finishes and industrial and marine coatings.
Which businesses usually register in Class 2?
Typically paint manufacturers and brands, printing-ink producers, dye and pigment makers, wood-finish and polish brands and industrial coating specialists. 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.