Trademark Class 28: Toys, games and sporting goods
In short: Class 28 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers toys, games and playthings, video game apparatus, gym and sports equipment, fishing tackle, party novelties and Christmas tree decorations. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 28 heading
Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.
What Class 28 includes
- Toys
- Soft toys
- Board games
- Playing cards
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Video game consoles
- Game controllers
- Sports equipment such as bats, balls and rackets
- Gym equipment and dumbbells
- Yoga blocks and straps
- Fishing rods and tackle
- Kites
- Party balloons
- Christmas tree decorations
Not in Class 28
These are often filed in Class 28 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Sports clothing and shoes | Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear |
| Protective helmets, goggles and mouth guards for sports | Class 9: Electronics, software and scientific devices |
| Gym mats and yoga mats | Class 27: Carpets, mats and floor coverings |
| Electric lights for Christmas trees | Class 11: Lighting, heating, cooking and sanitary |
| Sex toys | Class 10: Medical apparatus and eyewear |
Businesses that file in Class 28
Fee to register a trademark in Class 28
| 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 28: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 28?
Class 28 is a goods class. It covers toys, games and playthings, video game apparatus, gym and sports equipment, fishing tackle, party novelties and Christmas tree decorations. Examples include toys, soft toys, board games, playing cards, jigsaw puzzles.
What is not included in Class 28?
Sports clothing and shoes: Class 25. Protective helmets, goggles and mouth guards for sports: Class 9. Gym mats and yoga mats: Class 27. Electric lights for Christmas trees: Class 11. 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 28?
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 28?
Toys & games, Sports goods usually file in Class 28. Toys, board games, playing cards and video game consoles are Class 28.
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