Class 26 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers lace, braid and embroidery; haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair. Small articles used in dressmaking and personal adornment that are not jewellery.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 26 covers
Official heading: Lace, braid and embroidery; haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair.
Typical goods filed in Class 26 in India:
- Lace, borders and embroidery
- Buttons, zips and hooks
- Sewing needles and pins
- Hair clips, bands and scrunchies
- Wigs and hair extensions
- Artificial flowers and garlands
- Badges for wear, not of precious metal
- Ribbons and bows
- Shoelaces
- Elastic tapes for clothing
- Brooches for clothing
- Tea cosies
Who files in Class 26
- Zip, button and trims manufacturers
- Hair-accessory brands
- Wig and hair-extension companies
- Embroidery and lace producers
- Artificial-flower makers
Classes often filed alongside Class 26
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 26 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 25, Clothing, footwear and headwear: garments.
- Class 14, Jewellery and watches: jewellery.
- Class 24, Textiles and fabrics: fabrics.
- Class 3, Cosmetics and cleaning: hair-care preparations.
What to watch in Class 26
Filing in Class 26
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 26 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 26 in trademark registration?
Class 26 is the Nice Classification class for lace, braid and embroidery; haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 26 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 26 and Class 14?
Class 26 covers lace, buttons and accessories; Class 14 covers jewellery and watches. Class 14 is the one for jewellery.
Should I file in Class 26 and Class 25 together?
Often, yes. Class 25 is the one for garments. 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 lace, borders and embroidery in Class 26?
Yes. Lace, borders and embroidery are among the typical goods filed in Class 26, along with buttons, zips and hooks and sewing needles and pins.
Which businesses usually register in Class 26?
Typically zip, button and trims manufacturers, hair-accessory brands, wig and hair-extension companies, embroidery and lace producers and artificial-flower makers. 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.