Class 28 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for christmas trees. Play and sport, from a cricket bat to a gaming console.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 28 covers
Official heading: Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.
Typical goods filed in Class 28 in India:
- Toys, dolls and board games
- Puzzles and educational toys
- Cricket bats, balls and sports equipment
- Gym equipment and fitness machines
- Video-game consoles and controllers
- Playing cards
- Fishing tackle
- Playground equipment
- Kites
- Balloons and party novelties
- Trading cards
- Skateboards and scooters for play
Who files in Class 28
- Toy manufacturers and importers
- Sports-goods makers, notably from Meerut and Jalandhar
- Fitness-equipment brands
- Gaming-hardware companies
- Board-game publishers
Classes often filed alongside Class 28
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 28 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 9, Electronics and software: downloadable games and gaming software.
- Class 41, Education and entertainment: gaming platforms, tournaments and sports coaching.
- Class 25, Clothing, footwear and headwear: sportswear.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: toy and sports retail.
What to watch in Class 28
Filing in Class 28
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 28 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 28 in trademark registration?
Class 28 is the Nice Classification class for games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 28 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 28 and Class 41?
Class 28 covers toys, games and sports; Class 41 covers education and entertainment. Class 41 is the one for gaming platforms, tournaments and sports coaching.
Should I file in Class 28 and Class 9 together?
Often, yes. Class 9 is the one for downloadable games and gaming software. 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 toys, dolls and board games in Class 28?
Yes. Toys, dolls and board games are among the typical goods filed in Class 28, along with puzzles and educational toys and cricket bats, balls and sports equipment.
Which businesses usually register in Class 28?
Typically toy manufacturers and importers, sports-goods makers, notably from Meerut and Jalandhar, fitness-equipment brands, gaming-hardware companies and board-game publishers. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 9.
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.