Trademark Class 3: Cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning products
In short: Class 3 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers non-medicated cosmetics, toiletries and perfumes, plus household cleaning, laundry, polishing and abrasive products. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 3 heading
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumes; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations.
What Class 3 includes
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Face creams and skincare
- Make-up and lipstick
- Perfume
- Deodorants for people or pets
- Toothpaste (non-medicated)
- Hair oils and hair lotions (non-medicated)
- Sunscreen
- Nail polish
- Essential oils for cosmetic or fragrance use
- Incense and agarbatti
- Laundry detergent
- Dishwashing and floor cleaners
- Sandpaper
Not in Class 3
These are often filed in Class 3 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Medicated soaps, shampoos and toothpaste | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Ingredients for making cosmetics, e.g. vitamins, preservatives, essential oils | Class 1: Chemicals |
| Deodorants not for people or animals (e.g. for clothes or toilets) | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Make-up brushes and cleaning cloths | Class 21: Household and kitchen utensils |
| Emery boards and nail files | Class 8: Hand tools and cutlery |
Businesses that file in Class 3
Fee to register a trademark in Class 3
| 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 3: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 3?
Class 3 is a goods class. It covers non-medicated cosmetics, toiletries and perfumes, plus household cleaning, laundry, polishing and abrasive products. Examples include soap, shampoo, face creams and skincare, make-up and lipstick, perfume.
What is not included in Class 3?
Medicated soaps, shampoos and toothpaste: Class 5. Ingredients for making cosmetics, e.g. vitamins, preservatives, essential oils: Class 1. Deodorants not for people or animals (e.g. for clothes or toilets): Class 5. Make-up brushes and cleaning cloths: Class 21. 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 3?
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 3?
Cosmetics / skincare brand, Ayurvedic / herbal products usually file in Class 3. Non-medicated cosmetics, skincare and toiletries are Class 3.
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