Trademark Class 2: Paints, dyes and colourants
In short: Class 2 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers paints, varnishes and lacquers, dyes and colorants (including food colouring), anti-rust and wood-preserving coatings, printing inks and toner, and raw natural resins. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 2 heading
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.
What Class 2 includes
- Paints
- Varnishes
- Lacquers
- Primers
- Wood stains
- Anti-rust coatings and oils
- Wood preservatives
- Dyes for clothing
- Food colouring
- Printing ink
- Toner and filled ink cartridges for printers
- Paint thinners
- Metal powders and foils for painting and art
Not in Class 2
These are often filed in Class 2 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Insulating paints and varnishes | Class 17: Rubber, plastics and insulating materials |
| Cosmetic dyes (e.g. hair colour) | Class 3: Cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning products |
| Ink for pens and other stationery | Class 16: Paper, stationery and printed matter |
| Paint boxes for school use | Class 16: Paper, stationery and printed matter |
| Unprocessed artificial resins | Class 1: Chemicals |
Businesses that file in Class 2
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Paints & coatings | Class 2 |
| Chemicals manufacturerClass 2 if relevant | Class 1 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 2
| 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 2: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 2?
Class 2 is a goods class. It covers paints, varnishes and lacquers, dyes and colorants (including food colouring), anti-rust and wood-preserving coatings, printing inks and toner, and raw natural resins. Examples include paints, varnishes, lacquers, primers, wood stains.
What is not included in Class 2?
Insulating paints and varnishes: Class 17. Cosmetic dyes (e.g. hair colour): Class 3. Ink for pens and other stationery: Class 16. Paint boxes for school use: Class 16. 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 2?
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 2?
Paints & coatings usually file in Class 2. Paints, varnishes, primers and anti-rust coatings are Class 2.
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