Class 29 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams and compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt and other dairy products; edible oils and fats. Animal-origin foods, dairy, edible oils, and fruits and vegetables that have been processed.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 29 covers
Official heading: Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams and compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt and other dairy products; edible oils and fats.
Typical goods filed in Class 29 in India:
- Milk, curd, paneer, ghee and butter
- Cheese and dairy-based spreads
- Edible oils such as mustard, sunflower and coconut oil
- Pickles, jams and chutneys
- Frozen and packaged meat, chicken and fish
- Eggs
- Dried fruits and nuts, processed
- Ready-to-eat cooked vegetables and dals
- Potato chips and namkeen made of vegetables
- Soups and broths
- Plant-based milk and meat substitutes
- Frozen vegetables
Who files in Class 29
- Dairy brands and cooperatives
- Edible-oil companies
- Pickle, jam and preserve makers
- Meat and poultry processors
- Snack and namkeen brands
Classes often filed alongside Class 29
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 29 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 30, Staples, spices and confectionery: cereal-based snacks, sweets, spices and sauces.
- Class 31, Fresh produce and agriculture: fresh, unprocessed produce.
- Class 43, Food services and accommodation: restaurants and food services.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: grocery retail and online delivery.
What to watch in Class 29
Filing in Class 29
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 29 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 29 in trademark registration?
Class 29 is the Nice Classification class for meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams and compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt and other dairy products; edible oils and fats. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 29 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 29 and Class 31?
Class 29 covers meat, dairy and processed food; Class 31 covers fresh produce and agriculture. Class 31 is the one for fresh, unprocessed produce.
Should I file in Class 29 and Class 30 together?
Often, yes. Class 30 is the one for cereal-based snacks, sweets, spices and sauces. 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 milk, curd, paneer, ghee and butter in Class 29?
Yes. Milk, curd, paneer, ghee and butter are among the typical goods filed in Class 29, along with cheese and dairy-based spreads and edible oils such as mustard, sunflower and coconut oil.
Which businesses usually register in Class 29?
Typically dairy brands and cooperatives, edible-oil companies, pickle, jam and preserve makers, meat and poultry processors and snack and namkeen brands. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 30.
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.