Class 23 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers yarns and threads for textile use. The material textiles are made from, one step before cloth.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 23 covers
Official heading: Yarns and threads for textile use.
Typical goods filed in Class 23 in India:
- Cotton, polyester and blended yarns
- Sewing threads
- Embroidery threads
- Wool and acrylic knitting yarns
- Silk yarn
- Elastic yarn and threads
- Jute yarn
- Fibreglass thread for textile use
- Darning thread
- Spun thread and yarn
Who files in Class 23
- Spinning mills
- Sewing-thread brands
- Knitting-yarn companies
- Textile traders
Classes often filed alongside Class 23
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 23 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 24, Textiles and fabrics: finished fabrics and textiles.
- Class 25, Clothing, footwear and headwear: garments.
- Class 26, Lace, buttons and accessories: embroidery and haberdashery articles.
- Class 22, Ropes, nets and tents: raw fibres.
What to watch in Class 23
Filing in Class 23
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 23 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 23 in trademark registration?
Class 23 is the Nice Classification class for yarns and threads for textile use. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 23 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 23 and Class 25?
Class 23 covers yarns and threads; Class 25 covers clothing, footwear and headwear. Class 25 is the one for garments.
Should I file in Class 23 and Class 24 together?
Often, yes. Class 24 is the one for finished fabrics and textiles. 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 cotton, polyester and blended yarns in Class 23?
Yes. Cotton, polyester and blended yarns are among the typical goods filed in Class 23, along with sewing threads and embroidery threads.
Which businesses usually register in Class 23?
Typically spinning mills, sewing-thread brands, knitting-yarn companies and textile traders. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 24.
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