Trademark Class 10: Medical apparatus and eyewear
In short: Class 10 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers medical, surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, plus spectacles, sunglasses and contact lenses, orthopaedic articles, hearing aids, massage apparatus, baby-feeding articles and sexual-wellness devices. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 10 heading
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles.
What Class 10 includes
- Medical devices
- Surgical instruments
- Dental equipment
- Spectacles and eyeglasses
- Sunglasses
- Contact lenses
- Thermometers for medical use
- Blood pressure monitors
- Hearing aids
- Massage apparatus
- Orthopaedic supports, belts and footwear
- Condoms
- Menstrual cups
- Baby feeding bottles
- Syringes
Not in Class 10
These are often filed in Class 10 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Bandages, plasters, diapers, sanitary pads and tampons | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Wheelchairs and mobility scooters | Class 12: Vehicles |
| Massage tables and nursing pillows | Class 20: Furniture, mirrors and frames |
| Novelty spectacles | Class 28: Toys, games and sporting goods |
| Electronic cigarettes | Class 34: Tobacco and smokers’ articles |
Businesses that file in Class 10
Fee to register a trademark in Class 10
| 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 10: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 10?
Class 10 is a goods class. It covers medical, surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, plus spectacles, sunglasses and contact lenses, orthopaedic articles, hearing aids, massage apparatus, baby-feeding articles and sexual-wellness devices. Examples include medical devices, surgical instruments, dental equipment, spectacles and eyeglasses, sunglasses.
What is not included in Class 10?
Bandages, plasters, diapers, sanitary pads and tampons: Class 5. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters: Class 12. Massage tables and nursing pillows: Class 20. Novelty spectacles: Class 28. 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 10?
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 10?
Eyewear / optical store usually file in Class 10. Under NCL 13-2026 spectacles, sunglasses and contact lenses are Class 10 (smartglasses stay in 9), and retail of these goods is Class 35.
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