Class 3 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching, cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations. Products for personal care and for cleaning things, as long as they are not medicated. This is one of the busiest classes 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 3 covers
Official heading: Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching, cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations.
Typical goods filed in Class 3 in India:
- Skincare creams, lotions and serums
- Shampoos, conditioners and hair oils
- Soaps, body washes and bath products
- Perfumes, attars and deodorants
- Make-up and nail polish
- Toothpaste and mouthwash, non-medicated
- Essential oils and aromatherapy oils
- Laundry detergents and fabric softeners
- Dishwashing liquids and floor cleaners
- Incense sticks and dhoop
- Shaving creams and after-shave
- Baby wipes and cleansing wipes
Who files in Class 3
- D2C skincare and beauty brands
- Ayurvedic and herbal cosmetic makers
- Home-care and detergent companies
- Perfume and attar houses
- Salon-product manufacturers
Classes often filed alongside Class 3
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 3 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 5, Pharmaceuticals and health: if the product is medicated or claims a therapeutic effect.
- Class 21, Household and kitchenware: combs, brushes and cosmetic applicators.
- Class 44, Medical, beauty and agricultural services: if you also run a salon, spa or clinic.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: online retail of cosmetics.
What to watch in Class 3
Filing in Class 3
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 3 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 3 in trademark registration?
Class 3 is the Nice Classification class for non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching, cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 3 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 3 and Class 21?
Class 3 covers cosmetics and cleaning; Class 21 covers household and kitchenware. Class 21 is the one for combs, brushes and cosmetic applicators.
Should I file in Class 3 and Class 5 together?
Often, yes. Add Class 5 if the product is medicated or claims a therapeutic effect. 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 skincare creams, lotions and serums in Class 3?
Yes. Skincare creams, lotions and serums are among the typical goods filed in Class 3, along with shampoos, conditioners and hair oils and soaps, body washes and bath products.
Which businesses usually register in Class 3?
Typically D2C skincare and beauty brands, Ayurvedic and herbal cosmetic makers, home-care and detergent companies, perfume and attar houses and salon-product manufacturers. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 5.
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.