Trademark Class 30: Coffee, tea, flour, spices and bakery
In short: Class 30 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers plant-based staple and processed foods and flavourings, such as tea, coffee, cocoa, rice, flour, cereals, bread, bakery and confectionery, chocolate, ice cream, sugar, honey, salt, spices, sauces and condiments. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 30 heading
Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; rice, pasta and noodles; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; vinegar, sauces and other condiments; ice (frozen water).
What Class 30 includes
- Tea
- Coffee
- Chocolate and cocoa
- Rice
- Atta and other flours
- Spices and masalas
- Bread
- Biscuits and cookies
- Cakes and pastries
- Sweets and confectionery
- Ice cream
- Sugar and honey
- Salt
- Sauces, ketchup and chutneys
- Noodles and pasta
Not in Class 30
These are often filed in Class 30 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Medicinal (herbal) teas | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Milk drinks flavoured with coffee, cocoa or tea (milk predominating) | Class 29: Meat, dairy, edible oils and processed foods |
| Soups | Class 29: Meat, dairy, edible oils and processed foods |
| Fresh herbs | Class 31: Fresh produce, plants and animal feed |
| Unprocessed cereals and grains | Class 31: Fresh produce, plants and animal feed |
Businesses that file in Class 30
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Cafe / coffee shop | Class 43, Class 30 |
| Bakery / cake shop | Class 30, Class 35 |
| Packaged food / snacks brand | Class 30, Class 29 |
| Spices / masala brand | Class 30 |
| Tea or coffee brand | Class 30 |
| Organic food & staples (rice, atta, oils, ghee, pulses, honey) | Class 29, Class 30, Class 31 |
| Restaurant / cloud kitchenClass 30 if relevant | Class 43, Class 35 |
| Ayurvedic / herbal productsClass 30 if relevant | Class 5, Class 3 |
| Nutraceuticals / dietary supplementsClass 30 if relevant | Class 5 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 30
| 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 30: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 30?
Class 30 is a goods class. It covers plant-based staple and processed foods and flavourings, such as tea, coffee, cocoa, rice, flour, cereals, bread, bakery and confectionery, chocolate, ice cream, sugar, honey, salt, spices, sauces and condiments. Examples include tea, coffee, chocolate and cocoa, rice, atta and other flours.
What is not included in Class 30?
Medicinal (herbal) teas: Class 5. Milk drinks flavoured with coffee, cocoa or tea (milk predominating): Class 29. Soups: Class 29. Fresh herbs: Class 31. 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 30?
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 30?
Cafe / coffee shop, Bakery / cake shop, Packaged food / snacks brand, Spices / masala brand, Tea or coffee brand and others usually file in Class 30. Cafe services are Class 43, and coffee, tea and baked goods sold under the brand are Class 30.
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