Class 32 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages. Drinks other than spirits and wine, including beer, water, juice and energy drinks.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 32 covers
Official heading: Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages.
Typical goods filed in Class 32 in India:
- Packaged drinking water and mineral water
- Soft drinks and aerated beverages
- Fruit juices and nectars
- Energy and sports drinks
- Beer and non-alcoholic beer
- Syrups, squashes and sharbats
- Soda and tonic water
- Coconut water
- Powdered drink mixes
- Kombucha and non-alcoholic fermented drinks
- Protein shakes, non-dairy
- Flavoured water
Who files in Class 32
- Packaged-water brands
- Juice and soft-drink companies
- Craft breweries
- Energy-drink brands
- Sharbat and squash makers
Classes often filed alongside Class 32
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 32 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 33, Alcoholic beverages: wine, spirits and alcoholic beverages.
- Class 30, Staples, spices and confectionery: tea and coffee.
- Class 29, Meat, dairy and processed food: milk-based drinks and lassi.
- Class 43, Food services and accommodation: bars, cafés and beverage outlets.
What to watch in Class 32
Filing in Class 32
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 32 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 32 in trademark registration?
Class 32 is the Nice Classification class for beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 32 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 32 and Class 30?
Class 32 covers beverages, non-alcoholic; Class 30 covers staples, spices and confectionery. Class 30 is the one for tea and coffee.
Should I file in Class 32 and Class 33 together?
Often, yes. Class 33 is the one for wine, spirits and alcoholic beverages. 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 packaged drinking water and mineral water in Class 32?
Yes. Packaged drinking water and mineral water are among the typical goods filed in Class 32, along with soft drinks and aerated beverages and fruit juices and nectars.
Which businesses usually register in Class 32?
Typically packaged-water brands, juice and soft-drink companies, craft breweries, energy-drink brands and sharbat and squash makers. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 33.
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.