Class 31 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw grains and seeds; fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs; natural plants and flowers; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt. Produce as it comes from the farm, plus seeds, plants, live animals and animal feed.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 31 covers
Official heading: Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw grains and seeds; fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs; natural plants and flowers; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt.
Typical goods filed in Class 31 in India:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Seeds for sowing and seedlings
- Live plants, saplings and flowers
- Unprocessed grains and pulses
- Cattle feed, poultry feed and pet food
- Live fish, poultry and livestock
- Fresh herbs
- Raw nuts
- Unprocessed cotton and jute
- Malt for brewing
- Fresh mushrooms
- Cut flowers and bouquets
Who files in Class 31
- Seed companies
- Nurseries and plant sellers
- Fresh-produce and farm-to-home brands
- Animal-feed and pet-food makers
- Flower and floristry businesses
Classes often filed alongside Class 31
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 31 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 1, Chemicals: fertilisers and growth promoters.
- Class 5, Pharmaceuticals and health: pesticides and veterinary supplements.
- Class 29, Meat, dairy and processed food: processed fruits, vegetables and dairy.
- Class 44, Medical, beauty and agricultural services: farming, nursery and landscaping services.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: produce retail and online grocery.
What to watch in Class 31
Filing in Class 31
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 31 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 31 in trademark registration?
Class 31 is the Nice Classification class for raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw grains and seeds; fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs; natural plants and flowers; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 31 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 31 and Class 5?
Class 31 covers fresh produce and agriculture; Class 5 covers pharmaceuticals and health. Class 5 is the one for pesticides and veterinary supplements.
Should I file in Class 31 and Class 1 together?
Often, yes. Class 1 is the one for fertilisers and growth promoters. 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 fresh fruits and vegetables in Class 31?
Yes. Fresh fruits and vegetables are among the typical goods filed in Class 31, along with seeds for sowing and seedlings and live plants, saplings and flowers.
Which businesses usually register in Class 31?
Typically seed companies, nurseries and plant sellers, fresh-produce and farm-to-home brands, animal-feed and pet-food makers and flower and floristry businesses. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 1.
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.