Class 24 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic. Fabric by the metre and textile goods for the home, as opposed to garments.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 24 covers
Official heading: Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic.
Typical goods filed in Class 24 in India:
- Cotton, silk and synthetic fabrics
- Suiting and shirting fabric
- Sarees sold as fabric lengths
- Bed sheets, pillow covers and quilts
- Towels and bath linen
- Curtains and upholstery fabric
- Table linen and napkins
- Blankets
- Mosquito nets for beds
- Handloom and khadi fabrics
- Labels of textile
- Fabric for masks and PPE
Who files in Class 24
- Textile mills and fabric brands
- Home-furnishing and bed-linen companies
- Handloom and khadi cooperatives
- Towel and blanket makers
- Curtain and upholstery suppliers
Classes often filed alongside Class 24
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 24 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 25, Clothing, footwear and headwear: garments and ready-made clothing.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: fabric and home-textile retail.
- Class 23, Yarns and threads: yarns.
- Class 20, Furniture: mattresses and furniture.
What to watch in Class 24
Filing in Class 24
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 24 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 24 in trademark registration?
Class 24 is the Nice Classification class for textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 24 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 24 and Class 35?
Class 24 covers textiles and fabrics; Class 35 covers advertising, business and retail. Class 35 is the one for fabric and home-textile retail.
Should I file in Class 24 and Class 25 together?
Often, yes. Class 25 is the one for garments and ready-made 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 cotton, silk and synthetic fabrics in Class 24?
Yes. Cotton, silk and synthetic fabrics are among the typical goods filed in Class 24, along with suiting and shirting fabric and sarees sold as fabric lengths.
Which businesses usually register in Class 24?
Typically textile mills and fabric brands, home-furnishing and bed-linen companies, handloom and khadi cooperatives, towel and blanket makers and curtain and upholstery suppliers. 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.