Trademark Class 14: Jewellery and watches
In short: Class 14 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers precious metals and stones, real or imitation jewellery, watches and clocks, and items such as key rings, cufflinks and jewellery boxes. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 14 heading
Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
What Class 14 includes
- Jewellery
- Imitation / fashion jewellery
- Gold and silver
- Diamonds and gemstones
- Rings
- Necklaces
- Earrings
- Bracelets and bangles
- Watches
- Clocks
- Key rings and key chains
- Cufflinks and tie pins
- Jewellery boxes
- Jewellery charms and beads
Not in Class 14
These are often filed in Class 14 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Smartwatches | Class 9: Electronics, software and scientific devices |
| Cutlery, even if made of silver or gold | Class 8: Hand tools and cutlery |
| Charms not for jewellery or key rings (e.g. phone charms) | Class 26: Lace, buttons, ribbons and haberdashery |
| Teapots and tableware of precious metal | Class 21: Household and kitchen utensils |
| Statues and artwork of common (non-precious) metal | Class 6: Metals and metal goods |
Businesses that file in Class 14
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Jewellery brand | Class 14 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 14
| 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 14: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 14?
Class 14 is a goods class. It covers precious metals and stones, real or imitation jewellery, watches and clocks, and items such as key rings, cufflinks and jewellery boxes. Examples include jewellery, imitation / fashion jewellery, gold and silver, diamonds and gemstones, rings.
What is not included in Class 14?
Smartwatches: Class 9. Cutlery, even if made of silver or gold: Class 8. Charms not for jewellery or key rings (e.g. phone charms): Class 26. Teapots and tableware of precious metal: Class 21. 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 14?
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 14?
Jewellery brand usually file in Class 14. Jewellery (including imitation jewellery), precious metals and stones, and watches are Class 14.
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