Class 34 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporisers for smokers; smokers' articles; matches. Tobacco products, vaping products and the accessories used with them.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 34 covers
Official heading: Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporisers for smokers; smokers' articles; matches.
Typical goods filed in Class 34 in India:
- Cigarettes and cigars
- Beedis
- Chewing tobacco, gutkha and khaini
- Hookah tobacco and molasses
- Electronic cigarettes and vape liquids
- Lighters and matches
- Ashtrays and cigarette cases
- Rolling papers and filters
- Hookahs and pipes
- Herbal smoking blends
- Snuff
- Tobacco pouches
Who files in Class 34
- Tobacco and beedi manufacturers
- Match and lighter makers
- Hookah-product companies
- Chewing-tobacco brands
- Smokers'-accessory suppliers
Classes often filed alongside Class 34
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 34 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: distribution and retail.
- Class 16, Paper, printing and stationery: printed packaging and rolling paper as stationery.
- Class 5, Pharmaceuticals and health: nicotine-replacement products for medical use.
What to watch in Class 34
Filing in Class 34
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 34 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 34 in trademark registration?
Class 34 is the Nice Classification class for tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporisers for smokers; smokers' articles; matches. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 34 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 34 and Class 16?
Class 34 covers tobacco and smokers' articles; Class 16 covers paper, printing and stationery. Class 16 is the one for printed packaging and rolling paper as stationery.
Should I file in Class 34 and Class 35 together?
Often, yes. Class 35 is the one for distribution and retail. 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 cigarettes and cigars in Class 34?
Yes. Cigarettes and cigars are among the typical goods filed in Class 34, along with beedis and chewing tobacco, gutkha and khaini.
Which businesses usually register in Class 34?
Typically tobacco and beedi manufacturers, match and lighter makers, hookah-product companies, chewing-tobacco brands and smokers'-accessory suppliers. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 35.
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.