Trademark Class 16: Paper, stationery and printed matter
In short: Class 16 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers paper and cardboard goods, printed matter, stationery and office supplies, art and teaching materials, and paper or plastic bags and films for wrapping and packaging. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 16 heading
Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.
What Class 16 includes
- Books
- Notebooks and diaries
- Pens and pencils
- Stationery
- Printed brochures, magazines and newspapers
- Posters and calendars
- Greeting cards
- Stickers
- Paper bags
- Cardboard boxes
- Plastic packaging bags and films
- Envelopes
- Toilet paper and paper tissues
- Art supplies and paintbrushes
- Glue and adhesive tape for office or home
Not in Class 16
These are often filed in Class 16 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Paper plates and cups | Class 21: Household and kitchen utensils |
| Photographic paper | Class 1: Chemicals |
| Paints | Class 2: Paints, dyes and colourants |
| Audiovisual teaching apparatus | Class 9: Electronics, software and scientific devices |
| Paper clothing | Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear |
Businesses that file in Class 16
Fee to register a trademark in Class 16
| 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 16: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 16?
Class 16 is a goods class. It covers paper and cardboard goods, printed matter, stationery and office supplies, art and teaching materials, and paper or plastic bags and films for wrapping and packaging. Examples include books, notebooks and diaries, pens and pencils, stationery, printed brochures, magazines and newspapers.
What is not included in Class 16?
Paper plates and cups: Class 21. Photographic paper: Class 1. Paints: Class 2. Audiovisual teaching apparatus: Class 9. 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 16?
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 16?
Packaging company, Printing & stationery usually file in Class 16. Paper or plastic packaging bags and cardboard boxes are Class 16 and plastic packaging containers are Class 20; other materials go by material (metal 6, textile 22).
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