Trademark Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear
In short: Class 25 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers clothing, footwear and headwear for people, including sportswear, innerwear, uniforms and costumes. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 25 heading
Clothing, footwear, headwear.
What Class 25 includes
- T-shirts
- Shirts
- Jeans and trousers
- Dresses
- Sarees
- Kurtas and ethnic wear
- Jackets
- Innerwear and lingerie
- Socks
- Sportswear and gym wear
- School and work uniforms
- Shoes and sneakers
- Sandals and slippers
- Caps and hats
- Belts (clothing)
Not in Class 25
These are often filed in Class 25 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Protective clothing and helmets | Class 9: Electronics, software and scientific devices |
| Orthopaedic footwear and operating-room clothing | Class 10: Medical apparatus and eyewear |
| Zippers, buttons and buckles | Class 26: Lace, buttons, ribbons and haberdashery |
| Clothing for pets | Class 18: Leather goods, bags and umbrellas |
| Dolls' clothes and paper party hats | Class 28: Toys, games and sporting goods |
Businesses that file in Class 25
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Clothing / apparel brand | Class 25 |
| Footwear brand | Class 25 |
| Handbags & leather goodsClass 25 if relevant | Class 18 |
| Gym / fitness / yoga studioClass 25 if relevant | Class 41 |
| YouTube channel / influencer / podcastClass 25 if relevant | Class 41, Class 9 |
| Sports goodsClass 25 if relevant | Class 28 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 25
| 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 25: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 25?
Class 25 is a goods class. It covers clothing, footwear and headwear for people, including sportswear, innerwear, uniforms and costumes. Examples include t-shirts, shirts, jeans and trousers, dresses, sarees.
What is not included in Class 25?
Protective clothing and helmets: Class 9. Orthopaedic footwear and operating-room clothing: Class 10. Zippers, buttons and buckles: Class 26. Clothing for pets: Class 18. 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 25?
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 25?
Clothing / apparel brand, Footwear brand usually file in Class 25. Clothing, footwear and headwear, including ethnic wear, are Class 25.
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