Trademark Class 12: Vehicles
In short: Class 12 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers vehicles and apparatus for moving people or goods by land, air or water, including land-vehicle engines and many vehicle parts such as tyres, bumpers and steering wheels. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 12 heading
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.
What Class 12 includes
- Cars
- Motorcycles
- Scooters
- Electric vehicles
- Bicycles and e-bikes
- Trucks and lorries
- Tyres
- Car parts such as bumpers and steering wheels
- Brakes and brake pads for vehicles
- Engines for land vehicles
- Seat covers for vehicles
- Child safety seats for cars
- Civilian drones
- Boats
- Wheelchairs
Not in Class 12
These are often filed in Class 12 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Car batteries, car radios and mileage recorders | Class 9: Electronics, software and scientific devices |
| Vehicle headlights and bicycle lights | Class 11: Lighting, heating, cooking and sanitary |
| Car mats and carpets | Class 27: Carpets, mats and floor coverings |
| Engine parts such as starters, mufflers and cylinders | Class 7: Machines and machine tools |
| Toy scooters and tricycles for infants | Class 28: Toys, games and sporting goods |
Businesses that file in Class 12
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Automobiles / EV maker | Class 12 |
| Auto parts & accessories | Class 12, Class 7 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 12
| 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 12: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 12?
Class 12 is a goods class. It covers vehicles and apparatus for moving people or goods by land, air or water, including land-vehicle engines and many vehicle parts such as tyres, bumpers and steering wheels. Examples include cars, motorcycles, scooters, electric vehicles, bicycles and e-bikes.
What is not included in Class 12?
Car batteries, car radios and mileage recorders: Class 9. Vehicle headlights and bicycle lights: Class 11. Car mats and carpets: Class 27. Engine parts such as starters, mufflers and cylinders: Class 7. 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 12?
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 12?
Automobiles / EV maker, Auto parts & accessories usually file in Class 12. Vehicles, including electric vehicles and their engines, are Class 12.
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