Class 25 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers clothing, footwear, headwear. Everything worn, from a sari blouse to a sneaker. The most crowded class on the Indian register.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 25 covers
Official heading: Clothing, footwear, headwear.
Typical goods filed in Class 25 in India:
- Shirts, trousers, dresses and kurtas
- Sarees, lehengas and ethnic wear as garments
- T-shirts and casual wear
- Innerwear and lingerie
- Sportswear and activewear
- Shoes, sandals and slippers
- Caps, hats and turbans
- Belts worn as clothing
- Socks, gloves and scarves
- Kids' and infant clothing
- Uniforms and workwear
- Rainwear
Who files in Class 25
- Apparel brands and D2C fashion labels
- Footwear manufacturers
- Ethnic-wear houses
- Sportswear companies
- Uniform and workwear suppliers
Classes often filed alongside Class 25
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 25 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: retail, online stores and franchising.
- Class 18, Leather, bags and luggage: bags and leather accessories.
- Class 24, Textiles and fabrics: fabric and home textiles.
- Class 14, Jewellery and watches: jewellery and watches.
What to watch in Class 25
Filing in Class 25
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 25 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 25 in trademark registration?
Class 25 is the Nice Classification class for clothing, footwear, headwear. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 25 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 25 and Class 18?
Class 25 covers clothing, footwear and headwear; Class 18 covers leather, bags and luggage. Class 18 is the one for bags and leather accessories.
Should I file in Class 25 and Class 35 together?
Often, yes. Class 35 is the one for retail, online stores and franchising. 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 shirts, trousers, dresses and kurtas in Class 25?
Yes. Shirts, trousers, dresses and kurtas are among the typical goods filed in Class 25, along with sarees, lehengas and ethnic wear as garments and t-shirts and casual wear.
Which businesses usually register in Class 25?
Typically apparel brands and D2C fashion labels, footwear manufacturers, ethnic-wear houses, sportswear companies and uniform and workwear suppliers. 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.