Trademark Class 26: Lace, buttons, ribbons and haberdashery
In short: Class 26 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers dressmakers' articles such as lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons, zips, pins and needles, plus hair accessories, wigs and false hair, and artificial flowers. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 26 heading
Lace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair.
What Class 26 includes
- Lace
- Embroidery and appliques
- Ribbons and bows
- Buttons
- Zippers
- Sewing needles and pins
- Hair bands, clips and pins
- Wigs
- Hair extensions
- Artificial flowers and garlands
- Badges for clothing (not precious metal)
- Decorative patches for clothes
- Shoe laces
- Buckles
Not in Class 26
These are often filed in Class 26 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| False eyelashes | Class 3: Cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning products |
| Tattoo needles | Class 8: Hand tools and cutlery |
| Jewellery charms | Class 14: Jewellery and watches |
| Hand-held hair curling tongs | Class 8: Hand tools and cutlery |
| Yarn and thread | Class 23: Yarns and threads |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 26
| 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 26: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 26?
Class 26 is a goods class. It covers dressmakers' articles such as lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons, zips, pins and needles, plus hair accessories, wigs and false hair, and artificial flowers. Examples include lace, embroidery and appliques, ribbons and bows, buttons, zippers.
What is not included in Class 26?
False eyelashes: Class 3. Tattoo needles: Class 8. Jewellery charms: Class 14. Hand-held hair curling tongs: Class 8. 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 26?
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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