Trademark Class 1: Chemicals
In short: Class 1 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers industrial, scientific and farm chemicals, including fertilisers, compost, unprocessed plastics and resins, industrial adhesives, fire-extinguishing compositions and chemical ingredients used to make other products. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 1 heading
Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations for use in industry and science.
What Class 1 includes
- Industrial chemicals
- Fertilizers
- Compost and manure
- Potting soil
- Unprocessed plastics and resins
- Industrial adhesives and glue
- Water-purifying chemicals
- Fire extinguishing compositions
- Soldering preparations
- Food additives such as pectin, enzymes and chemical preservatives
- Essential oils for use in manufacturing
- Photographic chemicals and sensitized paper
- Tyre repair compositions
Not in Class 1
These are often filed in Class 1 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Pesticides, fungicides and herbicides | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Chemical preparations for medical or veterinary use | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Glue for stationery or household use | Class 16: Paper, stationery and printed matter |
| Salt for preserving food | Class 30: Coffee, tea, flour, spices and bakery |
| Raw natural resins | Class 2: Paints, dyes and colourants |
Businesses that file in Class 1
Fee to register a trademark in Class 1
| Applicant | Government fee (online) |
|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 |
| All other applicants | ₹9,000 |
Official Form TM-A fee per class. Source: IP India, Forms & Official Fees.
Class 1: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 1?
Class 1 is a goods class. It covers industrial, scientific and farm chemicals, including fertilisers, compost, unprocessed plastics and resins, industrial adhesives, fire-extinguishing compositions and chemical ingredients used to make other products. Examples include industrial chemicals, fertilizers, compost and manure, potting soil, unprocessed plastics and resins.
What is not included in Class 1?
Pesticides, fungicides and herbicides: Class 5. Chemical preparations for medical or veterinary use: Class 5. Glue for stationery or household use: Class 16. Salt for preserving food: Class 30. Check every product or service you offer, because each must be filed in the class it belongs to.
What is the fee to register a trademark in Class 1?
The government fee is ₹4,500 per class when filed online by an individual, startup or small enterprise, and ₹9,000 for other applicants. Ofin’s trademark registration starts at ₹6,999 inclusive of GST for one class, with the government fee included.
Which businesses register in Class 1?
Fertilisers & pesticides, Chemicals manufacturer usually file in Class 1. Fertilisers, compost and agricultural chemicals are Class 1, while pesticides, fungicides and herbicides are Class 5.
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