Trademark Class 29: Meat, dairy, edible oils and processed foods
In short: Class 29 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers foods of animal origin (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk and dairy) plus preserved, dried or cooked fruits and vegetables, jams, edible oils and fats, prepared nuts and pulses, soups and snacks made from these. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 29 heading
Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts for culinary purposes; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits, vegetables and seaweeds; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products; oils and fats for food.
What Class 29 includes
- Meat, chicken and fish (not live)
- Eggs
- Milk and milk drinks
- Paneer and cheese
- Curd and yogurt
- Butter and ghee
- Edible cooking oils
- Pickles
- Jams
- Potato chips
- Dried fruits and raisins
- Roasted or prepared nuts
- Frozen and preserved vegetables
- Soups
- Plant milks such as soya or almond milk
Not in Class 29
These are often filed in Class 29 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables | Class 31: Fresh produce, plants and animal feed |
| Baby food | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Chocolate-coated nuts | Class 30: Coffee, tea, flour, spices and bakery |
| Salad dressings | Class 30: Coffee, tea, flour, spices and bakery |
| Pet food | Class 31: Fresh produce, plants and animal feed |
Businesses that file in Class 29
Fee to register a trademark in Class 29
| 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 29: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 29?
Class 29 is a goods class. It covers foods of animal origin (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk and dairy) plus preserved, dried or cooked fruits and vegetables, jams, edible oils and fats, prepared nuts and pulses, soups and snacks made from these. Examples include meat, chicken and fish (not live), eggs, milk and milk drinks, paneer and cheese, curd and yogurt.
What is not included in Class 29?
Fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables: Class 31. Baby food: Class 5. Chocolate-coated nuts: Class 30. Salad dressings: Class 30. 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 29?
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 29?
Packaged food / snacks brand, Organic food & staples (rice, atta, oils, ghee, pulses, honey) usually file in Class 29. Cereal- and rice-based snacks, biscuits and confectionery are Class 30, while potato chips, fruit/vegetable/meat snacks, pickles and dairy are Class 29.
Register your brand in Class 29
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