Trademark Class 19: Non-metallic building materials
In short: Class 19 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers non-metal building and construction materials, such as cement, bricks, tiles, stone, building glass, timber and plywood, non-metal doors, windows and rigid pipes, asphalt and bitumen, plus non-metal monuments and transportable structures. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 19 heading
Materials, not of metal, for building and construction; rigid pipes, not of metal, for building; asphalt, pitch, tar and bitumen; transportable buildings, not of metal; monuments, not of metal.
What Class 19 includes
- Cement
- Concrete
- Bricks
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble and granite
- Sand and gravel
- Plywood and timber planks
- Wooden and parquet flooring
- Non-metal doors and windows (e.g. wood, uPVC)
- Rigid PVC pipes for building
- Building glass
- Asphalt and bitumen
- Roofing tiles
- Stone statues
Not in Class 19
These are often filed in Class 19 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Metal building materials | Class 6: Metals and metal goods |
| Wood preservatives | Class 2: Paints, dyes and colourants |
| Cement-waterproofing chemicals | Class 1: Chemicals |
| Mats, linoleum and other coverings for existing floors | Class 27: Carpets, mats and floor coverings |
| Unsawn timber | Class 31: Fresh produce, plants and animal feed |
Businesses that file in Class 19
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Construction company / contractorClass 19 if relevant | Class 37 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 19
| 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 19: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 19?
Class 19 is a goods class. It covers non-metal building and construction materials, such as cement, bricks, tiles, stone, building glass, timber and plywood, non-metal doors, windows and rigid pipes, asphalt and bitumen, plus non-metal monuments and transportable structures. Examples include cement, concrete, bricks, floor and wall tiles, marble and granite.
What is not included in Class 19?
Metal building materials: Class 6. Wood preservatives: Class 2. Cement-waterproofing chemicals: Class 1. Mats, linoleum and other coverings for existing floors: Class 27. 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 19?
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.
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