Trademark Class 21: Household and kitchen utensils
In short: Class 21 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers small household and kitchen utensils and containers, cookware and tableware (except cutlery), glassware and ceramics, combs, toothbrushes, brushes and cleaning articles. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 21 heading
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.
What Class 21 includes
- Pots and pans
- Non-electric pressure cookers
- Plates, bowls, cups and mugs
- Water bottles
- Lunch boxes
- Insulated flasks
- Glassware
- Ladles, spatulas and other kitchen utensils
- Toothbrushes (including electric)
- Combs and hairbrushes
- Make-up brushes
- Mops, brooms and cleaning cloths
- Household dustbins
- Paper plates and cups
- Gardening gloves
Not in Class 21
These are often filed in Class 21 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Knives, forks and spoons | Class 8: Hand tools and cutlery |
| Electric cooking appliances | Class 11: Lighting, heating, cooking and sanitary |
| Electric mixers and grinders | Class 7: Machines and machine tools |
| Cleaning preparations | Class 3: Cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning products |
| Non-metal containers for storage or transport | Class 20: Furniture, mirrors and frames |
Businesses that file in Class 21
Fee to register a trademark in Class 21
| 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 21: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 21?
Class 21 is a goods class. It covers small household and kitchen utensils and containers, cookware and tableware (except cutlery), glassware and ceramics, combs, toothbrushes, brushes and cleaning articles. Examples include pots and pans, non-electric pressure cookers, plates, bowls, cups and mugs, water bottles, lunch boxes.
What is not included in Class 21?
Knives, forks and spoons: Class 8. Electric cooking appliances: Class 11. Electric mixers and grinders: Class 7. Cleaning preparations: Class 3. 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 21?
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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