Class 20 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, shell and substitutes; yellow amber. Furniture and furnishings, plus non-metal containers and fittings.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 20 covers
Official heading: Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, shell and substitutes; yellow amber.
Typical goods filed in Class 20 in India:
- Sofas, beds and dining sets
- Office chairs and desks
- Modular kitchens and wardrobes
- Mattresses and pillows
- Mirrors and picture frames
- Plastic storage boxes and crates
- Furniture fittings, non-metal
- Curtain rods and hooks
- Cradles and baby furniture
- Bamboo and cane furniture
- Display stands and racks
- Wooden handicrafts and decorative items
Who files in Class 20
- Furniture manufacturers and showrooms
- Mattress brands
- Modular-kitchen companies
- Online furniture platforms
- Handicraft and cane-furniture makers
Classes often filed alongside Class 20
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 20 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: furniture retail and online stores.
- Class 24, Textiles and fabrics: bed linen and curtains.
- Class 42, Software, IT and design services: interior design services.
- Class 6, Metal goods: metal furniture fittings and safes.
What to watch in Class 20
Filing in Class 20
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 20 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 20 in trademark registration?
Class 20 is the Nice Classification class for furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, shell and substitutes; yellow amber. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 20 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 20 and Class 24?
Class 20 covers furniture; Class 24 covers textiles and fabrics. Class 24 is the one for bed linen and curtains.
Should I file in Class 20 and Class 35 together?
Often, yes. Class 35 is the one for furniture retail 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 sofas, beds and dining sets in Class 20?
Yes. Sofas, beds and dining sets are among the typical goods filed in Class 20, along with office chairs and desks and modular kitchens and wardrobes.
Which businesses usually register in Class 20?
Typically furniture manufacturers and showrooms, mattress brands, modular-kitchen companies, online furniture platforms and handicraft and cane-furniture makers. 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.