Class 5 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification, which India follows under the Trade Marks Act. It covers pharmaceutical, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances; food supplements; plasters and dressings; disinfectants; pesticides. Medicines, supplements, medical consumables and pest-control products. The most objected-to class in India because of the volume of similar names.
Government fee ₹4,500 per class (₹9,000 for non-MSME companies); our professional fee ₹10,000, search to certificate. Fees page.
What Class 5 covers
Official heading: Pharmaceutical, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances; food supplements; plasters and dressings; disinfectants; pesticides.
Typical goods filed in Class 5 in India:
- Prescription and over-the-counter medicines
- Ayurvedic, Unani and homoeopathic medicines
- Vitamins, protein powders and nutritional supplements
- Dietetic foods for medical use and infant formula
- Medicated skincare and antiseptic creams
- Surgical dressings, bandages and plasters
- Disinfectants and hand sanitisers
- Pesticides, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides
- Veterinary medicines and feed supplements
- Sanitary pads and tampons
- Contact-lens solutions
- Medicated toothpaste
Who files in Class 5
- Pharmaceutical companies and franchisees
- Ayurvedic and nutraceutical brands
- Agrochemical and pesticide makers
- Veterinary product companies
- Hospital-supply and hygiene brands
Classes often filed alongside Class 5
A trademark protects the mark only for the goods it is registered for. These are the classes that Class 5 applicants most often need as well, and why:
- Class 3, Cosmetics and cleaning: non-medicated cosmetics and toiletries.
- Class 10, Medical devices: medical devices and instruments.
- Class 30, Staples, spices and confectionery: non-medical health foods and herbal teas.
- Class 44, Medical, beauty and agricultural services: clinics, hospitals and telemedicine.
What to watch in Class 5
Filing in Class 5
Describe the specific goods you deal in rather than the whole class; the class cannot be changed after filing. We search Class 5 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 5 in trademark registration?
Class 5 is the Nice Classification class for pharmaceutical, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances; food supplements; plasters and dressings; disinfectants; pesticides. In India a trademark is registered class by class, so a Class 5 registration protects the mark for those goods only.
What is the difference between Class 5 and Class 10?
Class 5 covers pharmaceuticals and health; Class 10 covers medical devices. Class 10 is the one for medical devices and instruments.
Should I file in Class 5 and Class 3 together?
Often, yes. Class 3 is the one for non-medicated cosmetics and toiletries. 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 prescription and over-the-counter medicines in Class 5?
Yes. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines are among the typical goods filed in Class 5, along with ayurvedic, unani and homoeopathic medicines and vitamins, protein powders and nutritional supplements.
Which businesses usually register in Class 5?
Typically pharmaceutical companies and franchisees, Ayurvedic and nutraceutical brands, agrochemical and pesticide makers, veterinary product companies and hospital-supply and hygiene brands. Each files for the specific goods it deals in, often alongside Class 3.
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.