Class 4 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust-absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks. Energy products and lubricants, plus candles. Not cooking oils, which are food and belong in Class 29.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 4 covers
Official heading: Industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust-absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks.
Typical goods filed in Class 4 in India:
- Engine oils and automotive lubricants
- Industrial greases and gear oils
- Petrol, diesel, CNG and LPG
- Biofuels and ethanol fuel blends
- Coal, charcoal and firewood
- Candles, wax and wicks
- Lamp oil and kerosene
- Dust-suppressing compositions
- Cutting fluids and metalworking oils
- Wax for industrial use
Who files in Class 4
- Lubricant and engine-oil brands
- Fuel distributors and retailers
- Candle and home-fragrance makers
- Biofuel producers
- Industrial-oil suppliers
Classes often filed alongside Class 4
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 4 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 1, Chemicals: fuel additives and chemical additives for oils.
- Class 37, Construction, installation and repair: vehicle servicing and lubrication services.
- Class 35, Advertising, business and retail: fuel retail and distribution services.
- Class 29, Meat, dairy and processed food: edible oils are Class 29.
What to watch in Class 4
Filing in Class 4
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 4 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 4 in trademark registration?
Class 4 is the Nice Classification class for industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust-absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 4 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 4 and Class 37?
Class 4 covers fuels, oils and candles; Class 37 covers construction, installation and repair. Class 37 is the one for vehicle servicing and lubrication services.
Should I file in Class 4 and Class 1 together?
Often, yes. Class 1 is the one for fuel additives and chemical additives for oils. 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 engine oils and automotive lubricants in Class 4?
Yes. Engine oils and automotive lubricants are among the typical goods filed in Class 4, along with industrial greases and gear oils and petrol, diesel, cng and lpg.
Which businesses usually register in Class 4?
Typically lubricant and engine-oil brands, fuel distributors and retailers, candle and home-fragrance makers, biofuel producers and industrial-oil suppliers. 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.