Class 33 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages. Wine, spirits and everything alcoholic except beer.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 33 covers
Official heading: Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.
Typical goods filed in Class 33 in India:
- Whisky, rum, vodka and gin
- Wine and sparkling wine
- Brandy
- Country liquor and Indian-made foreign liquor
- Ready-to-drink cocktails
- Liqueurs
- Cider and perry
- Feni and regional spirits
- Alcoholic essences and extracts
- Sake and rice wine
- Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
- Mead
Who files in Class 33
- Distilleries and liquor companies
- Wineries
- Craft-gin and craft-spirit start-ups
- Liquor importers and bottlers
- Regional spirit producers
Classes often filed alongside Class 33
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 33 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 32, Beverages, non-alcoholic: beer and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Class 43, Food services and accommodation: bars, pubs and tasting rooms.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: liquor retail and distribution.
- Class 21, Household and kitchenware: branded glassware and bar accessories.
What to watch in Class 33
Filing in Class 33
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 33 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 33 in trademark registration?
Class 33 is the Nice Classification class for alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 33 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 33 and Class 43?
Class 33 covers alcoholic beverages; Class 43 covers food services and accommodation. Class 43 is the one for bars, pubs and tasting rooms.
Should I file in Class 33 and Class 32 together?
Often, yes. Class 32 is the one for beer and non-alcoholic drinks. 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 whisky, rum, vodka and gin in Class 33?
Yes. Whisky, rum, vodka and gin are among the typical goods filed in Class 33, along with wine and sparkling wine and brandy.
Which businesses usually register in Class 33?
Typically distilleries and liquor companies, wineries, craft-gin and craft-spirit start-ups, liquor importers and bottlers and regional spirit producers. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 32.
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.